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The audio recording titled "Walking Down Stairs in the Library on December 10, 2013" begins with the crisp rustling of pages being turned, followed by the soft murmur of hushed voices. It is clear that the environment is filled with a quiet, studious hush typical of a university library. The main sound source, however, is the steady, rhythmic thumps of footsteps descending a flight of stairs. You can hear the individual steps, each one echoing softly off the high, book-lined walls of the library. The sound is resonant and deep, a testament to the solid construction of the building. The footsteps are measured and unhurried, indicating the person is taking their time, perhaps absorbed in thought or simply enjoying the tranquility of the library. As the footsteps descend, a faint, underlying hum of activity becomes more noticeable. It's the sound of a typical day at the university: the distant clatter of keys on a computer keyboard, an occasional
