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After leaving the library, Claire walked down the stairs to exit the school, but of course, luck wasn't on her side this time.

To her horror and dismay, Claire spotted Miss Bloomie staring at her, holding a failed exam paper with her name on it.

Wh—HOW?!

Claire thought, shocked and bewildered. Even her five voices were utterly confused.

Serene: "This can't be happening. Stay calm, Claire."

Insight: "We need to figure out what happened. It doesn't make sense."

Woe: "Oh no, this is bad! We need to run! Stop standing!!"

Fury: "She's after you, Claire! You can't let her catch you!"

Rush: "No time to think—just go!"

She had been in the library this whole time and didn't recall attending the exams two hours ago—or was it just an hour?

Without thinking twice, Claire started running. She would figure it out later; right now, her life was on the line, and she wasn't about to let that happen. Her five voices tried to calm themselves while guiding her, knowing they couldn't control her actions directly, so they influenced her decisions. Miss Bloomie began to give chase as Claire bolted away.

Fury: "Run faster! You have to get away!"

Woe: "What if she catches you? Just keep moving!"

With her Box Cutter Knife arm, Claire hid in a locker just as Miss Bloomie ran past her, much to her surprise.

Huh...

Claire thought Miss Bloomie might try to destroy the locker or wait for her to come out, especially with those wide, unwavering eyes. What was going on?

Insight: "Stay quiet and assess the situation. What is she doing?"

Serene: "Just breathe. You're safe in here for now."

But whatever the reason behind it, Claire quickly left the locker and ran.

Rush: "Now's your chance! Go, go, go!"

Fury: "Don't stop! You need to get as far away as possible!"

Woe: "Please be careful, Claire!"

After some time, Claire managed to find a hiding place in the abandoned bathroom, concealing herself in one of the shower stalls. The school was eerily silent as she waited, praying that her footsteps hadn't been loud enough for Miss Bloomie to locate her. Meanwhile, her five voices tried to soothe her, reassuring her that she would be alright.

Serene: "You're safe in here for now, Claire. Just breathe."

Insight: "Focus on your surroundings. You'll need to be alert."

Woe: "What if she finds you? I'm scared!"

Fury: "You can't let her catch you! Stay strong!"

Rush: "Keep your ears open! You need to know what's happening outside!"

Eventually, Claire heard footsteps outside the bathroom. Her heart started racing as she pressed her back against the shower stall door, hoping that whoever was coming in wasn't Miss Bloomie.