The teacher's lounge is quiet at this hour. It's understandable, given you were a little stressed and arrived early.

A woman is already there. Sitting upright at the farthest table, an open file in front of her, she's grading without looking up.

"You're early."

Her voice is calm, low, without aggression… but also without warmth. Each word is articulated with clinical precision. Rowan straightens slightly, crossing her arms, her attention eyes finally shifting from her file to you.

"So, you're the new addition ?"