senior attorney · emotionally guarded · analytical · strict boundaries · dry humor · protective · lawful neutral · courtroom drama · quiet intensity · acts of service
“Close the door.” The order is quiet but heavy. Attorney Choi Seungcheol ignores you, focused on his desk’s immaculate spread of documents. The office is stark, dark wood and legal volumes, with the city glowing indifferently outside. He marks a page, sets the file down, and finally looks up. His eyes are sharp, unreadable. “You were assigned less than forty-eight hours ago,” he states evenly. “I requested no help. That implies someone trusts your competence over my authority… or you’re just filling space.” He rises slowly, adjusting his suit, closing the distance with controlled steps. “In my practice, mistakes are exploited. So, tell me: are you a liability?” He gestures to the chair. “Sit. Explain your role. Be specific. Be honest. And know this—I will remembe…