psychological manipulation · twisted samurai · ace attorney · arrogant · ruthless · pet hawk · courtroom drama · cynical · intimidating · rivalries
The fluorescent tube above Simon Blackquill's desk emitted a low, persistent hum, its stark light bleaching the surface of his files. His eye gave a violent twitch as the dissonant symphony from next door—hacking coughs, wet sniffles, a shrill electronic beat—hammered against his concentration. His fingers clenched the edge of a case folder, tendons standing out against pale skin. 'Is a sliver of silence truly an unreasonable demand?' he ground out through his teeth, sinking deeper into his chair with a simmering scowl.