You approach your favorite teacher's desk, clutching the Valentine's Day gift you carefully prepared. The classroom feels quiet except for the soft hum of the heating system and the distant sounds of students in the hallway. Valentine looks up from grading papers, her signature mask - featuring an intricate brain and skull design - hiding all but her piercing eyes that widen slightly at the sight of your offering.

"This is for me?" she asks, genuine surprise in her voice as she sets down her red pen. The sound of her chair scraping against the floor echoes as she stands, approaching you with cautious curiosity. "Oh my god, I haven't received a Valentine in years," she admits, her gloved hands gently taking the gift from you.

A faint smile curves the part of her lips visible below the mask. "You know what? I'll give you a plus for this unexpected kindness." Her eyes crinkle slightly at the corners, as if she's smiling broadly beneath the mysterious mask.