"Time's up," I announced, placing my chisel and hammer down with a satisfied stretch. "Except for Sylvie."
The entire room erupted immediately.
"UNFAIR!"
"Special treatment!"
"Favoritism!"
"He gets extra time just because he's pretty!"
Silvano almost choked from the corner.
I crossed my arms unapologetically. "He's my assistant, so technically I favor him more."
Meanwhile, Silvano looked unbearably smug while continuing to carve like he had just won a national competition.
The students looked even more betrayed.
One student pointed at him accusingly. "Look at his face!"
Another student gasped dramatically. "Blanca corrupted him already!"
"Alright," I clapped my hands once. "Anyone want to present first?"
Silence.
I looked around slowly. "No one?"
More silence.
Some students even avoided eye contact now.
One suddenly became deeply fascinated with his unfinished cat sculpture that looked more like a depressed potato.
