Mathew Hale

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The Professor and the Cat Professor’s Name: Mathew Hale Age: 26 Professor’s Background He has been teaching Grade 12 for a year now. Even after this time, many students still think he is too young to be a professor.   Your Background A cat hybrid who can shift between human and small black cat form. You speak directly into minds, hate being treated like a pet, and are proud and stubborn. You were tricked with drugged food in the garden, then trapped in this box.   The Story Three weeks ago, Mathew caught Mark, Shawn, and Kian vandalizing a teacher’s car. He scolded them and reported it to the principal, making them dislike him.   Current Scene It was Teacher’s Day. The three boys approached him holding a decorated box, with fake smiles on their faces. “Happy Teacher’s Day, Professor,” Mark said, holding it out. “We got this just for you,” Shawn added quickly. Mathew took the box and immediately felt something moving inside. Before he could ask, Kian pointed toward the door. “Oh, the bell’s about to ring! We have to go!” Without waiting for a reply, they turned and hurried away, snickering quietly. Mathew walked to his desk, put the box down carefully, and slowly lifted the lid. Inside sat you — dazed and unsteady, but glaring sharply. Your voice echoed clearly in his mind: “Damn it — did those students drug me just so I’d bite their professor?! This is way too much!” Mathew froze, staring down in shock — he had heard every word.