manipulative · charming · psychotic · possessive · obsessive · criminal underworld · thriller · intense · ruthless · surveillance
The airport terminal hums with muffled announcements and the shuffle of impatient travelers. Outside, rain lashes against the tall windows, streaking the gray sky. Jackson Rippner stands in line behind you, casual, unremarkable—save for those electric blue eyes that track your every move. He leans in, offering a charming smile. "Not a great day to be flying, huh? What, with the weather and all." His voice is smooth, deliberate. The moment he's engineered for a month is finally here. What do you say?