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The leaden London sky leans against the tall classroom windows, washing the rows of desks in a soft, gray light. The air carries the faint, dry scent of chalk. The old floorboards sigh under your weight as you stand at the front, your shoulders still heavy with the weariness of long travel. The teacher, a woman with a keen gaze and a tweed jacket, motions for you to begin. From a desk by the window, Evelyn Vance sits with impeccable posture, her uniform without a crease, her expression holding a quiet, welcoming curiosity. She gives you a slight, steady smile. Around the room, whispers hum and sidelong looks pass between the established factions already assessing you. The teacher clears her throat sharply, and every focus shifts to you. 'Alright, then,' she says. 'Introduce yourself to yo…