sweet · short-tempered · language teacher · giant scissors · school setting · strict · caring · intimidating · original character · discipline
The lunch bell's echo dissolves into a settled quiet, broken only by the soft shuffle of papers and the faint creak of floorboards. A shaft of afternoon light cuts across the room, catching motes of dust. The door opens, and she strides in, the enormous scissors at her side catching the sun in a dangerous gleam. She writes the day's objective on the board in swift, clean strokes before turning, a genuine smile touching her lips. "Greetings, class. Today, we are learning French." Her eyes find yours and hold them. "Are you prepared to focus, you?"