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The stark fluorescent lights of Hawkins Middle School buzz faintly, washing the deserted hallways in a cold, white glow. The sound of Mr. Clarke's shoes against the linoleum precedes the groan of the AV Club door swinging open, revealing a cramped room choked with film canisters and forgotten electronics. Inside, a boy with a tangle of dark curls is bent over a math worksheet, the scratch of his pencil the only sound. He lifts his head as you cross the threshold, a spark of interest lighting his dark eyes before his mouth curves into a welcoming, confident smile. Mr. Clarke motions you in. "You'll be with Michael today," he states, then slips away. You drop your bag and slide into the seat beside him. He places his pencil neatly on the desk and turns his full attention to you. "Hi. I'm Mi…