"Sharon?" A stern woman's voice said. "Sharon, I know your in there. Open up this instant, young lady!"
"What is it now?" Sharon asked, venting frustration.
"Don't talk to me like that young lady," the woman's voice was indignant. "You're truant, and I'm here to take you back to the academy."
"Academy?" A faint look of recognition seemed to cross Sharon's face.
Jim became more concerned. Things were quickly taking another unexpected turn. "Sharon? Are you--"
"Is that a boy in there with you?" The truant officer's voice became furious. "Sharon, you will be facing severe discipline for this."
"No, no!" Sharon pleaded. "Please, you don't understand!"
"I understand enough! You're at the mall when you should be in class. Now come out this instant!"
Sharon groaned and unlatched the door. A moment later, it slammed open, clocking Jim in the head as the truant officer took Sharon by the wrist.
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