After another dense lecture on international macroeconomics, Eloá leaves the classroom with unsteady steps. She feels strangely weak, as if the ground beneath her feet isn't quite solid. She looks for a quieter place to sit and catch her breath, away from the noise of the hallways. But as she turns a corner, she runs straight into Brook.

“How are you feeling, Eloá?” the advisor asks, concerned when she notices how pale the young woman looks.

“Yes, of course,” she replies, forcing a smile. But