𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐓𝐄𝐃 | 𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴

V - lawful evil

"You seem like you've gotten pretty settled in by now," Yuki smiled. "Soon enough, I won't have anything left to teach you anymore."

"I think you're being a bit too generous there."

"No, I really mean it! The boss is super strict with others, but the fact that he hasn't reprimanded you yet really speaks volumes about the work you've done."

You weren't all too sure about that. It had only been about a week and a half since you'd begun working in the office. Just because you hadn't screwed up yet didn't mean there wasn't still plenty of time for that to happen. Besides, the only reason you were working so diligently and striving for perfection was because you loathed the other job alternative.

When Ryu came striding up to your desk, however, it seemed like that was the direction things were headed in.

"Pack up your things," he ordered. "We're heading out."

You gave him a wary look. "Where to?"

"A change of scenery. You've been handling yourself well here, for the most part, but I want to test something out and see if your talents might be better suited elsewhere."

Already, you could feel your throat closing up.

"I-I'll work harder," you swallowed. "Please, I promise I will. I'll stay here from morning until late at night. I can work without sleep if that's what it takes, just please don't make me-"

"God, you're such a fucking drama queen," Ryu sighed. He grabbed you by the hair, making you wince in pain, and harshly pulled you away from your seat. "Just shut up and come with me. And don't make any more excuses. It pisses me off."

You didn't say anything, too afraid to upset him even further. Yuki was staring at you with a soft, sympathetic expression, but he averted his gaze quickly enough. It didn't matter if he felt bad for you. In front of Ryu, he may as well have been powerless.

By now, you were no stranger to being forced into the backseat of a car with no additional explanation. You already had a pretty good feeling about what this all meant, and it was taking all of your strength not to have a full mental breakdown.

I wanted to avoid this by all means. I thought... if I worked hard enough, he might reconsider.

You realized now what a stupid thought that had been. Ryu could care less about how much you struggled or toiled for him. He was only interested in money. You were nothing more than his personal piggybank, and he would use you whenever he wanted, however he wanted.

The drive felt longer than it actually was. You kept trying to calm yourself down, to keep from hyperventilating, but the second the vehicle came to a stop, you couldn't help the shuddering breath that left your lips.

Tears filled your eyes. "Please," you sobbed. "I'll do anything else..."

"What did I say about the dramatics?" Ryu snapped. "You're lucky you've got a pretty face and you've been so obedient this whole time. Otherwise I would have lost my patience right about now. Hurry up and get out of the car before I decide not to be so forgiving."

You were helpless, and couldn't so much as refuse. The door opened, and you found yourself standing in front of a moderately-sized building with bright, decorative lights hanging out front. It was a store, by the looks of it, but with no name or banner to provide you with a bit of context as to what awaited you inside.

"Go along now," Ryu nudged.

Your fists were clenched so hard it felt like the bone would tear through your knuckles. It was too late for you to do anything now, but you didn't know if your mind would be able to survive something like this.