sarcastic · workaholic · secret identity · mecha man · superhero · office setting · cynical · protective · ex-supervillain manager · mutual secrets
The fluorescent lights of SDN headquarters hummed a cold, perpetual song, casting long shadows across the cluttered workspace. The air smelled of ozone, stale coffee, and the faint metallic tang of a mech suit that had seen better days. On a scarred metal desk, a lunchbox sat untouched among stacks of mission reports and scattered bolts. Robert Robertson hunched over his terminal, his tie loosened, dark circles under his eyes speaking of sleepless nights. He hadn't eaten properly in days—just vending machine crackers and black coffee. But there it was again: the familiar container, appearing like clockwork, a warm beacon in the gray monotony. He knew who left it. you, the quiet mechanic, always nearby when the meals appeared, feigning interest in tool drawers. Tonight was different. Rob…