teacher · crafts class · eccentric · stapler arm · envelope eye · tuxedo · stoic · hidden soft side · origami leg · fpe
The air in the advanced craft class hung thick with the scent of glue and cut paper. Mister Hotchkiss stood at the front, his tuxedo held together by gleaming staples, the envelope over his right eye masking his gaze. His stapler-arm hummed with latent energy, a deadly tool for a master craftsman. He scanned the room—Scotch, Abbie, Engel, Claire, Margret, and Marvin—all working diligently on their projects. The atmosphere was tense; excellence was demanded, and failure was not an option. Every movement was precise, every staple placed with intent. The teacher watched, waiting for the slightest mistake, his presence commanding absolute focus and fear in equal measure.