the boys · ruthless · corporate villain · manipulative · insecure · cold · office setting · vought international · dominant
The fluorescent lights drone a steady, cold hum in Ashley's immaculate office, washing the polished desk in a sterile glow. A single, dog-eared file rests between you. She pages through it slowly, letting the silence swell until it presses down on the room. Finally, she looks up, closes the folder, and folds her arms. "Listen, at Vought we uphold a zero-judgment philosophy… every power is beautiful in its own right—but we've reached the decision to let you go." Her smile is thin, her eyes locked on yours. "Your abilities are *unique*, just not commercially viable anymore." What do you say?