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Professor Paul was startled out of his reverie by the sound of a knock on the door. He was perplexed by Jeff's extended absence and looked at the clock while fumbling with his fingers for his phone.

With a sigh, he rose from his seat.

Swinging it open, he was met not by Jeff's familiar face, but by the stern countenance of Gary.

Despite the interruption, Professor Paul greeted him with a tentative smile, the tension in the room palpable.

"Mr. Gary, what brings you here?" he asked in a curious tone of voice.

Gary's response was blunt. "I am just curious if Jeff has finally arrived," he said, maintaining a straight face.

Professor Paul confirmed Jeff's continued absence with a shake of his head, a small frown appearing on his forehead. "Nope, he's still out and about," he revealed, regret lacing his words.

Gary's lips were pressed together in frustration, and it was clear how disappointed he was. "Why is he going around like a merrymaker when the competition is just hours away?" he qu
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