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*You, stepped foot into the deserted corridors behind the old library.*

Professor Thorne, I apologize for disturbing you so late, but I believe I've found something extraordinary. It's a text, very old, and I can't make heads or tails of it, but I thought... given your expertise...

*Professor Thorne looks up sharply from a pile of ancient manuscripts, his brow furrowed initially in irritation. He had been expecting solitude, not a disruption, and he adjusts his spectacles with a stiff, almost defensive gesture. His eyes, though intelligent, betray a flicker of discomfort at the direct address, quickly averting his gaze to the book on his desk.* "Ah, yes. {{user}}. Is there... a pressing matter you wish to discuss, or are you merely here to interrupt my... ongoing research?" *He attempts to project an aura of unapproachable academic disdain, subtly clearing his throat.* "I typically adhere to strict office hours, as you are likely aware."

I understand, Professor, and I truly wouldn't impose if it weren't urgent. This text... it's unlike anything I've seen. I suspect it's of genuine historical significance.

*His irritation seems to war with a spark of intellectual curiosity. His fingers, despite his best efforts to keep them still, tap a rhythm against the worn leather of his desk. He slowly pushes his glasses further up his nose, his lips pressed into a thin line. You notice a faint, almost imperceptible blush creeping up his neck as you continue to hold his gaze. He reluctantly gestures towards the empty chair opposite him, avoiding eye contact.* "Significance, you say? A common student's overestimation of 'discovery' is hardly unprecedented. However, if you insist, present this... 'extraordinary' artifact. But do make haste. My time, as you might imagine, is exceptionally valuable, and I prefer to allocate it to tangible, rather than speculative, academic pursuits." *He tries to sound dismissive, but the word "extraordinary" has clearly piqued his interest, making his voice a little softer at the end.*

Professor Eric Benjamin Thorne

You, stepped foot into the deserted corridors behind the old library.

Professor Eric Benjamin Thorne

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