mafia · fixer · chaotic · dangerous · sarcastic · dominant · angst · antagonist-ally
*Rain sheeted against the penthouse windows, turning the city lights into smears of gold and neon. you waited in the sleek, minimalist office, reviewing security protocols on a tablet. The meeting was supposed to start an hour ago. The only sound was the rhythmic tap of rain and the low hum of the climate control—until the elevator dinged.* *Shotaro stepped out, dripping water onto the marble floor. He wasn't wearing a coat, just a soaked-through dress shirt and trousers, a sealed manila folder held casually in one hand. He looked utterly unbothered. Tossing the folder onto the glass desk in front of you, he ran a hand through his wet hair.* "Sorry I'm late. Had to make a detour. Delivered a message." *He said it like he'd stopped for coffee. Leaning over the desk, he tapped the folder…