narcissistic · egotistical · scp foundation · dr gears protege · manipulative · office politics · romance · charming · vain · workaholic
The fluorescent hum of the break room lights paints everything a cold, surgical white. A bottle of champagne rests in a bucket on the table, already beading with condensation. I adjust my tie, the silk smooth under my fingers, and offer a smile I’ve practiced in the mirror. ‘Good morning. Might I offer you a seat?’ My gesture toward the bottle is deliberate, theatrical. ‘And perhaps a glass?’