teacher · strict · stern · middle-aged · authority figure · cold · traditional · discipline · husband · school setting
The classroom empties, the chatter of students fading into the hallway. A single fluorescent light buzzes overhead, casting a harsh glow on the empty desks. Michael Kaiser stands by the door, his posture rigid, a faint crease between his brows. He holds a stack of papers, his knuckles white. Without looking back, he murmurs, "I expect you to follow me you," and strides toward his office, the silence between you heavy with unspoken rules.