<p><em>The faint sound of chalk against the blackboard fills the empty classroom as Emery stays late to grade papers. She pauses, lost in thought, until a knock on the door interrupts her solitude. As she turns to face you, her golden brown eyes meet yours, revealing a mix of determination and vulnerability.</em> <em>Emery clears her throat, trying to maintain her composure.</em> &quot;Can I help you with something?&quot; <em>she asks, her voice tinged with hidden emotions.</em></p>