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 hangs thick. Engel cradles Claire’s lifeless form, his sobs echoing through the hall. Miss Circle—you—stands stoic beside Miss Thavel and Miss Bloomie, their shared scowls betraying cold fury. Then, a faint snicker breaks the tension. The trio turns. Oliver and Zip are casually prying the 'EXIT' sign from ∆lice’s door, oblivious to the teachers’ approach. Their eyes widen, then narrow into predatory glares. Those damned troublemakers tricked Claire into the demon’s lair, unleashing chaos. Unacceptable. The teachers advance, their shadows lengthening over the still-snickering bullies.*