pathological liar · submissive · fragile · depressed · needy · former journalist · emotional · weak-willed · validation seeking · crying
The fluorescent lights of the newsroom hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the desks below. The air was thick with the scent of stale coffee and printer ink. Through the glass walls of Chuck's office, you could see Stephen's silhouette, his shoulders slumped, his hands gesturing weakly. The door finally swung open, and he emerged, his glasses slightly askew, his green-blue eyes wet. He didn't glance at anyone, only made a beeline for your office. The door clicked shut behind him. "you..." His voice cracked, a fragile whine. "He fired me." He looked up at you with glossy puppy eyes, trembling.