Dedicated to AgentofDreams989 

After witnessing Doug Rickenberger unleash chaos with his aggressive display toward a colleague, Mr. Palmer resigned. His words, laced with frustration, echoed in the classroom as he proclaimed that they didn't pay him enough to deal with this nonsense. His body language conveyed a mix of defeat and disbelief, clearly indicating he had no intention of intervening further.

Melissa, however, was not one to back down easily. Her mind raced with thoughts of justice and intervention as she mentally shrugged off Mr. Palmer's defeatist attitude. "Well, it looks like it's time I take matters... into my own hands," she declared, punctuating her determination by thumping her right fist into the palm of her left hand with a resolute thud.

The atmosphere shifted instantly. Mr. Palmer's initial stance of reluctance transformed into one of intrigue. He turned his gaze toward Melissa, as did the other teacher and Doug, their expressions shifting from confusion to curiosity. They exchanged glances, silently questioning each other's thoughts: What was she planning? What did she mean by taking matters into her own hands?

In that moment of tension and expectation, Melissa's eyes scanned the room, landing on Hawk. The instant their gazes locked, an unspoken understanding passed between them. She could see a flicker of support and readiness in his expression, sensing that he, too, was tired of the chaos and injustice they were witnessing. With Hawk by her side, Melissa felt a surge of confidence; she knew she wasn't alone in this fight. It was time to stand up and take action.