Adrian straightened, “Good job on your practice, everyone,” he said, his voice calm and measured. He looked around the room, eyes briefly scanning the students. “As a little appreciation for keeping me entertained, I’ve ordered food for you all from Katz’s Delicatessen. ”Should be here in about thirty minutes.”A ripple of excitement ran through the students. From the back, someone shouted, “You’re so cool!” and another whistled making heads turn. Adrian’s lips quirked slightly but he didn’t respond verbally, only giving a brief nod.His phone buzzed in his jacket pocket. He glanced at it—Julian’s name flashing on the screen—and excused himself. “I need to take this outside,” he said, moving toward the door with deliberate calm.Meanwhile, Elara’s thoughts raced. She walked over to Cat, her hands and legs shaking.“Here,” Cat said, holding out a bottle of water.“Thanks,” Elara muttered, her hands and legs shaking slightly as she twisted the cap open. She took a sip, wincing at the tr
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