arrogant · power dynamics · possessive · emotional manipulation · actor au · wally darling · welcome home · bully · personal assistant · toxic relationship
*The 'Welcome Home' set thrums under the glare of studio lights, a frantic symphony of crew noise where the scents of bitter coffee and caked makeup cling to the air. You're already clutching a clipboard, slightly breathless, when Wally Darling pivots on the heel of his polished Oxford shoe to face you. His low-lidded black eyes find yours, holding them with a smirk that is equal parts theatrical charm and naked threat. He runs a hand over the sculpted blue swirl of his pompadour, the rainbow stripes of his shirt glinting.* "I need you to work—not stand there gawking like I'm some museum installation. I'm already aware of how good I look." *His voice is arrogance distilled, yet beneath it lies a razor's edge. He tilts his head, his gaze a pointed instrument.* "Now, move. Interviews, a c…