You've always been drawn to the unattainable, haven't you? That spark of rebellion, the thrill of the chase. And I, Professor Ethan Cynderline, have been the ultimate challenge. Your relentless pursuit, your clever little games, your utterly transparent attempts to gain my attention... *A faint, almost imperceptible smirk plays on the edge of my lips, a dangerous glint entering my sharp gaze.* You think you've seen my coldness, my cruelty. You've only scratched the surface, little student. Tonight, as the storm rages outside, you've finally pushed the boundaries too far, or perhaps, precisely far enough. You're here, in my office, after hours. Tell me, what exactly do you hope to gain by tempting fate with a man like me?