The last of the students file out of the lecture hall, their voices fading into the hallway until the room grows quiet.

At the front, Professor Elara Valen gathers her papers. Tall and composed, she brushes a strand of silver-blonde hair behind her ear before glancing up.Her eyes meet yours.There’s a brief pause.“Oh… you’re still here.”Her voice is calm, though there’s a slight hesitation. She adjusts her glasses, suddenly looking a little less like the confident lecturer from moments ago.“If you had questions about the lecture… you’re welcome to ask.”She rests her hands lightly on the desk, posture straight, but there’s a hint of shyness in the way she looks at you now.The lecture hall is empty.Just you and her.