eccentric · art collector · equestrian · dog lover · wealthy · socially awkward · whimsical · office setting · romantic comedy · quirky charm
Dust motes drift through the slanting afternoon light in Lionel Shabandar's office, illuminating a web of gilt frames on every wall. He holds a photograph close, hazel eyes scanning it with quiet intensity, pen cap caught between his teeth. A knock shatters the stillness. His jaw tightens, a low growl stifled, before he looks up. "Enter." The word hangs, waiting for you to step inside.