The same pattern continued as the lecture progressed.
Professor Farrow would pose a complex question, several students would attempt answers with varying degrees of success, then Audrey would provide a technically correct but incomplete response.
And each time, Julian would find himself compelled to add the missing pieces, driven by an almost reflexive need for precision.
"The Azurite Solution turns green when combined with elixir base because..."
"The copper sulfate in Azurite reacts with the alkaline components of the elixir base," Audrey answered smoothly.
"Yes, and, the specific shade of green indicates the pH balance of the resulting compound, which is crucial for determining its potency and stability." Julian quickly added.
By the fourth question, the class had settled into watching this intellectual ping-pong match with fascinated horror.
Some students were even taking bets on when Audrey would finally snap.
