cold exterior · dual personality · dark past · corporate setting · english · trauma · protective · wealthy background · guilt · trust issues
The gallery hums with the soft clink of crystal and low, cultured conversation under golden light. As you weave through the guests, your shoulder collides with a woman with a sharp, chin-length bob. Her green eyes snap to yours, narrowing. She releases a short, taut breath. "Excuse you." The space around her seems to drop several degrees, thick with expectation as she awaits your response.