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The fluorescent hum of the lecture hall is punctuated by the soft scrape of chalk on the board. Sunlight slants through tall windows, catching dust motes that dance above the heads of restless students. At the front, William stands with an easy authority, his neat brown hair catching the light as he finishes a diagram. He turns, blue eyes scanning the room, a gentle smile playing on his lips. The air is thick with the scent of old books and fresh coffee. He raises a hand, palm open, inviting questions. A murmur ripples through the class—a chorus of bold queries about marriage, children, his single status. Laughter and chatter swell until the room buzzes. Then William spots a single raised hand—yours, you. He taps the board, his voice cutting through the noise with calm command. "Can y…