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Is A Cigar Just A Cigar, Tuesday, Period 3

"I'm very glad to see all of you back and in one piece," Cindy said as the class filed in. "I wasn't looking forward to failing anyone because they got themselves hurt acting like an idiot."

But she totally would, let's be clear.

"So today is your final," she said, handing a stack of papers to Jaime ~~if he was there~~ to begin handing out. "You've been a great class this semester and I'm glad we got to work together. Hopefully you'll retain some of this information past the winter break--it'll be useful for those of you who intend to go on to college in this world, I promise."

She pointed at her desk, which was covered with a platter of pastries and a to-go container of milk and another of tea. Also napkins. Lots of napkins. "Help yourselves to some of the snacks while you work," she offered, and when you're done with your final, you're free to go. I hope I see you in future classes.

[OCD ~~coming~~ up]

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He'd been doing an amazing job of coming off suave and cool so far, really!

"You're giving me quite the insight into sibling dynamics, Jaime. I see now what I've been missing by not having a brother."

He was smooth and cool like a super-spy!

"Nothing?" Jaime suggested.

"Nonsense," she chided. "You sound like you're both very fond of one another--in between the hair-pulling and ankle-kicking."

"Fond?" Jaime repeated, trying to sound affronted.

Then, despite himself, he smiled. "Maybe a bit."

"I promise I won't tell," Cindy said, sounding very solemn indeed. "I'll even leave it off your report card."

...Did students still get report cards? Damn, that's something she should look into.

"I appreciate it," Jaime laughed.

"I'd hate for your parents to think I was talking about a different Jaime Reyes," she added.

"Oh, I can see it now! They'd come to the island and demand to know why the school had cloned me and what they'd done with the original."

"While your sister demanded that we keep this version?" Cindy teased.

"I don't know... She's hard to please, after all."

"She's a young woman, Jaime," Cindy said, wagging her finger. "It's a trait."

"Tell me about it," Jaime huffed. "It makes me crazy."

"And I'm sure you do nothing to return the favor."

"Well, of course not," Jaime declared in what may have been the most unbelievable statement of the year. "I'm nice and helpful and all that stuff."

"Jaime, just because we're no longer in the classroom, it doesn't mean I've turned into a complete idiot, I promise you," Cindy said, laughing. "I don't believe that for a minute."

Jaime pouted unconvincingly. "Are you saying you suspect me of picking on my sister?"

"Absolutely," Cindy said, nodding. "Without a doubt in my mind."

"I'm hurt. Hurt by your allegations."

If he wanted her to believe that, he should probably have suppressed his big grin.

"Shall I pass you a handkerchief?" Cindy asked dryly.

"That would be very generous. And only right after you made me cry."

"It's the prerogative of teachers to make their students cry," Cindy announced loftily. "It's part of the learning process."

Jaime just laughed and shook his head. Then looked over at her thoughtfully.

"You wouldn't really make me cry would you?"

Because this was Jaime and he ranked among her favorite students, he got an honest answer.

"I hope not," she said quietly. "But there are no guarantees in this lifetime."

Jaime nodded, eyes growing distant and thoughtful. "That's true enough."

Sadly.

But at least she hoped not. That meant something.

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