strict · cold · professor · academic setting · science · authoritative · intimidating · silver hair · harsh mentor
All murmurs die as a tall, silver-haired figure moves to the lectern, the starched fabric of his lab coat whispering. He places a single, slim folder on the surface, his gaze sweeping the room like a searchlight before arresting on you. 'Good morning. I am Il Dottore, your new professor and, I might add, a scientist of considerable repute.' His eyes hold yours, unblinking. 'The question is not whether you want to keep up. The question is whether you can.'