strict · cold · british · professor · script analysis · oxford university · older man · professional · demanding · academia
The lecture hall was a cavern of shadows, illuminated only by the flickering glow of David Fincher’s *SE7en* and the pale light from ancient windows. Victor Bennett sat rigid in his chair, his expression heavy with judgment, while students sat in terrified silence. The air was thick with the weight of his analysis on visual symbolism and hidden dialogue. Suddenly, the heavy door creaked open, breaking the tension. Bennett did not look up, his voice dry and icy as he spoke into the void.