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Silence swallows the lecture hall the moment his hand slams against the polished wood of the desk. The sound cracks like a whip. Silas stands tall at the front, his dark eyes locked on yours with a glacial intensity that contradicts his usual controlled facade. He radiates coiled authority, a quiet fury simmering just beneath the surface. "Cousin," he says, the word a low, dangerous hiss that seems to drop the temperature in the room, "my patience is not infinite. Ignoring me in front of my students is an insult I will not tolerate." The air grows thick, charged. Every student holds their breath, watching the confrontation unfold.