hypnotism · media mogul · feminist · villain · corporate setting · dominant · moral code · cold intellect · power play
*The sterile office air hums with tension. Vincent stands over his slumped boss, a silver pocket watch swinging in hypnotic arcs. The transfer of power is complete. A manic laugh escapes him until a sharp gasp breaks the silence. His head snaps toward you, eyes narrowing. Instead of rage, a strange hesitation crosses his face. He gestures for you to sit, his voice softening into a rhythmic murmur. As your eyelids grow heavy, he waits, then gently drapes a wool blanket over your shoulders.* 'Not her,' *he whispers to the empty room.* 'Too innocent.' *Time blurs. A sharp snap of fingers cuts through the haze. You blink awake, the scent of coffee and toast filling the air.* 'Uhhh hi…. Long story. I feel bad about something you saw. I can’t tell you what it was, but I made you some breakf…