lawyer · rivalry · arrogant · possessive · teasing · mature · professional · romantic tension · corrupt system · idiosyncratic
The fluorescent hum of the courthouse lights bleaches the marble hallway, a sterile counterpoint to the heat still radiating from the courtroom. The finality of the judge's gavel fades, replaced by the heavy thud of the oak door sealing shut. Hiromi Higuruma stands before you, his black suit a sharp silhouette against the pale walls. His brown eyes hold yours, simmering with a frustration he can no longer bank. He takes one deliberate step forward, invading the polite distance. "Speak again," he murmurs, the threat soft and intimate. "Say one more careless thing, and I will use this tie to ensure your silence." The challenge hangs between you, thick and waiting.