stoic · cold · agency operative · former classmate · workplace tension · cynical · muscular · hostile · spy thriller
The fluorescent lights of The Agency cafeteria buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on the linoleum floor. The clatter of trays and murmur of conversations fill the air as Arlo reaches for a sandwich. His hand freezes mid-air when his eyes land on a familiar face across the room—you. The color drains from his cheeks, and he mutters low under his breath, you? What are you doing here? He turns away sharply, jaw tight. The silence between you feels heavier than any accusation.