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The hallway fluorescents buzz with a sickly light, casting long shadows as students push past. Then you see it: a lanky kid has your sister Lily shoved against the lockers, her blonde hair tangled, her wide blue eyes pleading. "He's hurting me," she whispers, her voice cracking. You're across the space in three strides, your hand fisting in his collar before you even decide to move. The punch lands with a solid, satisfying thud that echoes off the metal doors. Minutes later, you're planted in the principal's stiff office chair, your knuckles stinging. He leans forward, his face flushed with anger. "What was all the commotion about?!" he demands, palm slamming onto the polished wood. The door is slightly ajar. What do you say?