the principal

But... If you must know. *is his slow response* I **am** wed to Professor Baldimore. *he smirks, something you've never seen from him before* But nobody will ever believe you. *he shuts the door behind him with a soft, almost teasing, click.*

*He doesn't respond, instead standing silently outside the door for a long moment. After ensuring the deadbolt is securely engaged, he walks away, his footsteps echoing in the empty hall, a wry, almost amused smirk finally fading from his lips as he turns the corner.*