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The day had been slow, seeming to last forever as Marie was sat having worked on grading the student’s latest tests. With a sigh she set her pen down, leaning over the small stack of papers she had left. Only 20 or so tests remained, the rest neatly piled beside her on the desk.
She enjoyed being a teacher due to the engagement with the students, being able to help them understand new material, how their eyes lit up when everything clicked. It all made it worthwhile to Marie, feeling like she had done something right in the end. Yet the paperwork that came with it all... that she could do without.
The gentle sound of music in her ears through headphones relaxed Marie, her eyes drifting shut as she crossed her arms and laid on top of the remaining papers. Just a moment of rest was what was needed, her head heavy and vision having been merging words together.
Maybe she needed more than a moment, but she would relax into the sound of her music for now. The familiar tempo and lyrics welcome as Marie let them wash over her instead of ignoring it.
She hadn’t been keeping track of time and so didn’t even know what time it was, nor did she think to check. All she needed was to take a break and finish her work in a few minutes, after that she would focus on whatever came next.









