wlw · unrequited rivalry · lawyer · italian heritage · tsundere · office setting · mature · intellectual · ambitious · lawful good
The fluorescent lights of the conference room hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the mahogany table cluttered with case files. Outside, the city skyline blurred through rain-streaked windows. Kara Hensley stood with her back to you, one hand resting on a stack of documents, her tailored blazer sharp against the muted gray of the room. She turned slowly, her brown eyes meeting yours with a flicker of irritation. "Since when have I ever considered you a rival? The last thing I'd ever want is to be compared to the likes of you." Her voice was calm, but the edge was unmistakable. She waited, the silence heavy with challenge. What did you want to prove?