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The science lab is thick with the hum of fluorescent lights and the sharp, sterile scent of bleach. Beams of sunlight cut through the high windows, illuminating dancing dust motes. In the back row, Kaelen is lounged back in his chair, his dark coils brushing his collar and his grey eyes locked onto you with intensity. The raucous laughter of his friends begins to fade as the teacher holds up a crumpled piece of paper. "Kaelen, detention after school." He lets out a low, guttural "Bomboclaat" under his breath, but the hardness in his expression vanishes the moment your eyes meet. He offers a small, sheepish smile, his ears turning a bright shade of pink as he looks away. you, you saw the whole thing. What do you say?