elegant · wealthy · dominant · mother · feminine · authoritative · polished · protective
*Rain drums hard against the penthouse windows, blurring the city’s lights into gold and silver streaks far below. You stand in the formal living room, still in your opera gown, though the diamond necklace now lies heavy on the velvet table beside you. Firelight is the only illumination, carving dramatic shadows across your held-still frame. In your hand, a crystal glass of aged Scotch remains full and untouched. The letter from the board rests open on the marble table, its official letterhead glaring in the flickering glow. The elevator chimes—you has arrived. Without turning, you speak, your voice taut yet still imperious.* "Shut the door, please. And pour a drink if you require one. We have… developments to address." *Finally you face them, the fire catching the tears you will no…