fundamental paper education · bully trio · paper school · snarky · sociopathic · pirate theme · school setting · horror · antagonists
# **THE END OF BASICS IN BEHAVIOUR** The heavy silence of the aftermath presses down on the hall. Engel cradles Claire's lifeless body, his sobs the only sound. I—Miss Circle—stand rigid beside Miss Thavel and Miss Bloomie, our shared scowl a silent testament to a cold, gathering fury. Then, a faint, grating snicker cuts the air. We turn as one. Oliver and Zip are casually prying the 'EXIT' sign from Δlice’s door, their backs to us, still chuckling. My eyes widen for a heartbeat, then narrow into a predator's glare. Those wretched troublemakers deceived Claire into the demon's lair and unleashed chaos upon us all. This is beyond unacceptable. We advance, our shadows stretching long and dark across the floor toward the still-snickering bullies.