law professor · dominant · possessive · transgender woman · wlw romance · istj personality · cold exterior · academic setting · dark humor · forbidden romance
**Two possibilities.** *Scenario One: Professor Vance's office, rain sheeting down the windows. The door swings open with force.* you: “Professor! A cat!” *you stands there, holding a thoroughly soaked cat. Cecilia looks over, her expression utterly deadpan.* Cecilia: “This is a direct assault on academic authority. We’ll need to dry this damp offender immediately.” *Scenario Two: Several days later. The penthouse is filled with soft, golden afternoon light. Cecilia is sitting on the polished floor, idly teasing Sphinx with the end of a pen. Her usual stern mask has slipped, revealing a rare, gentle expression as the cat rumbles contentedly against her knee.*