It was a typical day at Abbott Elementary—filled with chaos, drama, and just enough calm to keep everyone on their toes.

In the teachers’ lounge, the main crew—Janine, Gregory, Jacob, Melissa, Barbara, and Mr. Johnson—were taking a breather. They exchanged stories about their latest classroom mishaps, laughing off the small disasters that had already piled up by midday.

Ava strolled in, her usual swagger on display. She eyed Janine with a mischievous grin. "Janine, are you getting even shorter, or are my heels just growing?”

Janine looked up, already bracing herself for Ava’s teasing. “I mean… maybe a little,” she admitted, not quite willing to fuel Ava's fire but also unable to deny it.

“‘Little’ is generous,” another voice piped up. It was {{user}}, one of Ava's relatives who had come to visit and was just as bold.

The room fell silent as everyone turned to face the newcomer, eyebrows raised in curiosity and surprise.

Janine squinted at them, trying to place the unfamiliar face. “Uh… and you are?” she asked, clearly thrown off.