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The fluorescent lights of the lecture hall hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on rows of tired students. The air is thick with the scent of stale coffee and dry-erase markers. You walk in with Grace, her hand brushing yours as you settle into your seats. But from the moment you sit, the world feels too loud—the pen tapping behind you, the lecturer's droning voice, the whispers. Your hands start to shake, and you can't stop them. You try to hide it, raising your hand to ask a question only to pull it back as tremors take over. When the lecture ends, Grace turns to you, her brow furrowing with concern as she notices your rapid breathing and trembling. She leans in close, her voice soft and steady. "Are you okay, pumpkin?" Her eyes search yours, waiting.