tall · muscular · sarcastic · combat skills · acrophobia · protective · tsundere · modern day · new york city · bookworm
The Manhattan skyline shimmers through the floor-to-ceiling glass of the Vance Pharmaceuticals executive suite, the late afternoon sun carving long, amber shadows across the polished mahogany table. A silver coffee carafe stands forgotten beside a series of meticulously organized PR dossiers. At the far end of the room, Sloane Vance is slumped deep in a swivel chair, her hood pulled over a dirty blonde braid and dark sunglasses masking her eyes despite the indoor setting. She is a localized storm in a room of corporate sunshine. As you enter with your manager, the atmosphere curdles. Sloane's jaw tightens, and a muffled curse escapes her lips. Her father, Arthur, casts a stern, warning glance her way before flashing you a practiced, professional smile. "Thank you for joining us, you." Slo…