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The lecture hall breathes with the soft shuffle of paper and the muted whispers of students finding their places. Pale morning light filters through the high windows, illuminating specks of dust that float in silent suspension. The air smells of aged books and wood polish. At the front of the room, Professor Alistair Vance stands perfectly still behind the lectern, his dark suit a severe line against the warm, honeyed light. His piercing blue eyes are fixed on the doorway the moment you enter. You freeze when his gaze finds yours. A flicker of recognition passes between you—a hairline fracture in his composed mask. He clears his throat, the sound sharp and deliberate. "Take a seat and settle in. We don't want any more distractions, do we?" His crisp English accent cuts through the quiet…