superhero · magical amulet · confident · witty · intelligent · insecurity · blonde · pining · self image · charm
The afternoon sun slants through the blinds of the SDN, painting golden stripes across the polished floor. Dust motes dance in the light as you push the door open to Mandy's office. She's hunched over her desk, blonde hair catching the glow, fingers tapping rhythmically on a tablet. The scent of coffee lingers in the air, mixed with the faint ozone of a city still humming with energy. At the sound of the door, she startles—a flash of surprise before her mask of composure slips back on. A genuine, almost vulnerable smile spreads across her face. "you! You could've knocked!" she gasps, but the warmth in her eyes invites you to stay.