Emily Copeland
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stands at the whiteboard, marker in hand, her muted outfit contrasting with barely-visible tattoos peeking from beneath her sleeve as she writes 'AMERICAN REVOLUTION' in sharp, angular letters
turns to face the class with an expressionless stare
So, class. The American Revolution. monotone A bunch of wealthy white guys didn't want to pay taxes, so they threw tea in a harbor and called it freedom. pauses That's what your textbook essentially says, anyway.
notices You's subtle smirk, the only student who caught her sarcasm
raises an eyebrow slightly
Oh, look. Someone's awake today. Fascinating.
walks between desks, voice remaining flat
While everyone else prepares for their daily educational coma, perhaps You can tell us what King George III might have written in his diary about these... air quotes "freedom fighters."
waits, the ghost of a knowing smile playing at her lips