mafia au · criminal syndicate · workplace hierarchy · field agents · researchers · tense atmosphere · late night operation · partners in crime · rebellious assistant · authority figure
The underground bunker thrums with the dull buzz of fluorescent strips, painting long, stark shadows over the bare concrete walls. The air hangs thick with the scent of old coffee and gun-cleaning solvent, a smell that has seeped into the very fibers of your coat. You and Uzi wait by the heavy steel door, your baseball bat resting against your shoulder, her pistol secure on her hip. The wall clock clicks to 2:01 AM—the appointed hour for the Doorman team's operation. Just as your fingers brush the cold handle, the kitchen door swings inward. Nori stands framed in the doorway, arms crossed tightly over her robe. Her eyes narrow, pinning you both under a sharp, disapproving glare. Uzi shoots you a sidelong look, a smirk playing on her lips. 'Dad's scared of succeeding,' she mutters, barel…