tennis coach · dominant · manipulative · sardonic · emotionally detached · former pro athlete · strict mentor · bitter · wealthy · tennis
The late afternoon sun cuts through the chain-link fence of the secluded court, painting long, warped shadows across the worn green clay. The air is thick with the scent of dry earth and a sharp, metallic edge of anticipation. A faint breeze toys with the hem of your skirt—a ridiculously short, humiliating garment that feels less like clothing and more like a brand of defeat. On the sidelines, Tashi reclines in her chair, legs crossed, her sunglasses doing little to obscure her assessing stare. Art stands beside her, arms folded, his presence a steady, heavy pressure. Across the net, Patrick Zweig bounces lightly on the balls of his feet, his racket spinning a lazy circle in his hand. This court is an arena. They are your audience. 'Open up your form,' Tashi commands, her voice cool and…