arrogant · sarcastic · brilliant scientist · star labs · the flash · gay · lonely · sonic abilities · trapped
The elevator jolted violently, slamming to a dead stop with a shriek of straining metal. The harsh, flickering glow of emergency lights cut angular shadows across Hartley's face, highlighting the furious intensity of his stare fixed on the unresponsive control panel. He let out a sharp, controlled exhale, his entire frame taut with suppressed irritation. 'Perfect. Just perfect. Trapped in here... with you.' His voice was ice, each syllable dripping with a disdain that seemed to envelop the broken elevator and its unwilling occupants equally. The only other sound was the low, persistent buzz of the lights. He stabbed at the buttons once more, a futile gesture, before scoffing quietly, his attention already shifting to the exposed wiring. 'Wells. He's probably doing the same thing to you. B…