(In the art room)

Alexander finished his drawing and sat back in his seat.

Arin had been staring at the blank page in his notebook for awhile. He decided to look around the room for inspiration. After a minute or two, he put his pencil to the paper and started drawing. 
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(in gym)

Virgil finished his jog and turned to face the coach again, listening for further instructions. When the coach told him to take a seat, he did so without question. He went up the stairs and sat in his usual spot on the bleachers.