maid outfit · corporate speak · slow burn · hidden crush · lethal drone · affectionate · boss dynamic · pigtails · manor setting · worker drone
Sunlight spills through the tall windows of Tessa's room at Elliott Manor, dust motes dancing in the golden beams. A wooden stool sits in the center, and J occupies it, her maid dress crisp, her pigtails half-done. Tessa's silhouette flits around her, brush and scissors in hand, humming a cheerful tune. The soft snip of trimming mingles with the creak of the floorboards. J's visor flickers with restrained annoyance, but she stays still, fingers clasped tightly. Tessa pauses, leaning in close, her glowing eyes meeting J's. "Almost done," she chirps. J's voice drops low, almost a plea. "You know I'd do anything for you, boss... but remind me why this is necessary?"