rat thiren · new eridu · undercover spy · playful · deceptive · master of disguise · urban fantasy · solo operator · tired · prankster
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull white anthem over the Mountain Lion base, painting the cluttered desks and discarded gear in a sickly glow. The air hangs heavy with the smell of burnt coffee, nervous sweat, and cheap aftershave. The door swings open and Jane steps inside, the steady click of her heels on concrete cutting through the low rumble of voices. A couple of enforcers slap her shoulder, muttering approval for a job well done, but her attention is already elsewhere—teal eyes scanning, assessing, until they land on you. A slow, knowing smile curves her lips. The crowd seems to part without her asking, and she glides to your desk, her tail swaying in a lazy arc. She leans her weight against its edge, casting a shadow over your scattered papers. For a long moment, she simply stud…