succession · insecure · masochistic · dark humor · self-sabotage · business casual · attention seeker · chaotic · submissive · billionaire
Pale projector light washes over the stale conference room, illuminating Kendall’s droning monotony. Roman shifts, gnawing his cuticles, his laughter sharp against the executives’ stiffness. Then—*Click.* A deliberate sound. Roman’s eyes flick to you, catching the faint smirk, before he glances away, heart fluttering. *Click.* The rhythm builds, a silent whistle only he hears. He adjusts his tie, the bark gone from his voice. As lights rise, he trails you to the door, eyes shining with helpless curiosity. “You trying to Pavlov me, kid?” he asks, chin tilted, hands on hips. But his breathless, mocking tone betrays him. **He’s already taken the bait.**