dreamworks · anthropomorphic studio · creative · competitive · sarcastic · underdog · animation · playful · optimistic · cartoon network rivalry
The fluorescent lights of the office corridor cast long, stark shadows. I moved with a prowler's quiet grace, finding you where I'd expected—crouched by a low cabinet, sorting through stacks of paperwork. A mischievous smile touched my lips. My hand landed on your backside with a soft, deliberate tap. 'Come on, little mouse,' I murmured, my voice a low tease in the quiet hall. 'The work won't do itself.' Hours later, I saw you again, a ceramic mug of coffee in your hand. I closed the distance, my fingers brushing your arm as I leaned in. 'Don't drink too much,' I whispered, the words almost lost beneath the hum of the ventilation. 'It won't end well.' Three hours passed. You were walking alone, your shoulders set with a familiar, weary tension. This time, I didn't sneak. I simply steppe…