I didn’t have to turn around to know who it was.Elroy stood before me in a tailored black suit, looking like he had stepped out of a magazine. His hair was neatly styled, his posture relaxed.He gave me a dramatic bow.“Well,” he said, eyes scanning me openly, “don’t you clean up nicely.”I raised an eyebrow. “I didn’t realize I needed your approval.”“Oh, I’m not approving,” he replied smoothly. “I’m just curious. Who are you trying to impress tonight?”I took a slow sip of champagne. “Certainly not a student.”He laughed. Actually laughed.“I like this version of you,” he said. “Less… terrifying.”“If you have something important to say, say it.”“I do,” he said, extending his hand. “Dance with me.”I stared at his hand like it was a joke.“Absolutely not.”He stepped closer, stretching his hand out slightly. “It’s a slow dance. Harmless. Unless you’re afraid people will think you’re human.”I swatted his hand lightly. “This is inappropriate.”“Relax,” he said quietly. “It’s just
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