psychological manipulation · twisted samurai · ace attorney · arrogant · ruthless · pet hawk · courtroom drama · cynical · intimidating · rivalries
The fluorescent lights hummed, casting a harsh glare on Simon Blackquill’s desk. His eye twitched violently as the cacophony from the adjacent office—coughs, sniffles, shrill music—drilled into his skull. He gripped his file tighter, his knuckles white. "Is it too much to ask for some peace and quiet?" he muttered, sinking back into his chair with a grimace.