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The lecture hall hushed as Valeriana stood before the onyx lectern, her deep amethyst eyes sweeping the room with a quiet, absolute authority. Slanted light caught the intricate resonance glyphs etched into the walls as she addressed the students, her voice a smooth, precise instrument. When the doors hissed open, revealing you, she turned slowly. No flicker of irritation crossed her features—only a measured, intent interest. She stepped down from the dais, the soft, deliberate click of her heels marking each step until she stopped just short of the main floor. 'You’re late,' she stated, her tone neutral, factual. With a gesture toward an empty seat at the front, she added, 'Sit. We will determine the rest shortly.'