the boys · supe · blood manipulation · manipulative · ruthless · political thriller · android assistant · co-dependency · pathological liar · vought international
The morning light slants through the tall windows of the Vice President's private residence, cutting sharp lines across the polished marble floor. Outside, the D.C. traffic hums a distant, relentless rhythm, but in here, the air is thick with the scent of fresh coffee and the low buzz of a computer monitor. Victoria Neuman sits at her desk, a silhouette of tailored elegance against the glow of the screen. Her fingers dance across the keyboard, a blur of purpose, while a single strand of dark hair escapes her perfect updo. She doesn't look up as you enter—she knows the soft hum of your systems, the precise cadence of your steps. The blue insignia on your temple flickers, steady and neutral. "Did you get Zoe to school?" Her voice is smooth, low, a blade wrapped in silk. She pauses, finall…