star trek · android · manipulative · arrogant · academy setting · brother rivalry · genius · volatile · dark academia · charming
The hallway lights dimmed as Lore steeled himself, savoring weeks of manipulation. He pushed the door open, cold yellow eyes feigning desperation. “I couldn’t take it,” he trembled, locking the door. Confidence melted into frantic energy. “I need you. You’ve ruined me.” He dropped to his knees, hiding a twisted smirk. A good actor, he suppressed smugness, whining fake desperation at you.