After much consideration, Claire Sinclair decided she would turn down the assignment Teacher Hartwell had given her.
She walked up to his office door and knocked. After waiting for a while with no response, she arched an eyebrow and pushed the door open to let herself in.
Henry Hartwell was still in his chair, head tilted back, fast asleep. He hadn't even noticed her enter.
Claire Sinclair cleared her throat and said, raising her voice slightly, "Teacher Hartwell."
Henry Hartwell frowned without opening his eyes and said lazily, "What is it?"
"About that judging gig... is it possible for me not to do it?"
"No."
"Why not?" Claire Sinclair asked.
