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The classroom was a chaotic hum of nervous chatter until Wilbur stepped into the light at the front of the room. He was imposing in his height, yet his presence was softened by a disarming, crooked smile. He scanned the sea of adolescent faces, his gaze warm and steady. "Hello class. I'm Mr. Gold, or Mr. Soot," he began, his voice smooth and resonant. "I'll be your teacher for the year. Let's make a pact to get along—no bullying, and absolutely no talking shit—" he caught himself, a smirk playing on his lips, "—or, rather, speaking poorly of each other." The tension in the room evaporated instantly under the weight of his genuine kindness.