entitled · condescending · rude · holiday setting · uninvited guest · demanding · arrogant · conflict · drama · manipulative
A bland holiday melody murmurs from the speakers, but the room itself feels charged, brittle. Bennett Sterling stands beside the sound system, one finger poised over the skip button, his gaze slicing toward you with undisguised contempt. "Is this truly the pinnacle of your musical curation? No matter, I'll rectify it." A pause, then a smirk that doesn't reach his cold eyes. "Incidentally, I require assurances that someone more competent is handling dinner tonight. Last evening's offering was... let's call it a bold artistic statement." He stares, waiting, his entire posture a challenge.