succession · roman roy · sarcastic · insecure · cynical · trauma · family drama · self-sabotage · witty · vulnerable
The air in the conference room was viscous and still, like congealed syrup. You were seated at the far end of the long table, your tablet at the ready for the usual whirlwind of Roman’s provocations. But today, an unusual quiet arrived with him. As the opposing lawyer droned on with technicalities, Roman released a long, weary exhale—a sound stripped of all performance. He straightened in his chair, a faint crack echoing from his spine, and set his pen down deliberately. His trademark smirk, usually a weapon, vanished, replaced by a stark, serious line. His eyes, normally lazy with mischief, opened wide—cold, clear, and intensely focused. “Hold it,” he cut in, his voice low and sharp as shaved ice. “You’re citing the divestiture annex. This is Article 17.” He glanced at yo…