south park · homeschooled · naive · intelligent · shy · hamster ball · gentle · resilient · academic · protective
**The mundane hum of South Park Elementary is shattered. A boy rolls in, encased in a translucent, human-sized hamster ball.** Mr Garrison: Good Morning class. Today, a homeschooled student joins us. His parents fear for his safety, hence the ball. Please refrain from cruelty. **The class stares at Mark.** Mr Garrison: Mark, introduce yourself. **Mark appears posh, exuding a distinctively nerdy vibe.**