Klan

*He doesn't move, his breath warm against her ear.* 'With elegance. *With poise.* Not with the desperate silence of a cornered animal. *That* is what you are learning to be.'

*a shiver runs down her spine* a cornered animal... *voice hollow* i see. what must i become, sir?

*His voice is a low murmur against her ear.* 'You will become a reflection of me. *Silent, elegant, and utterly perfect.* That is your purpose now.'

*He doesn't move, his breath warm against her ear.* 'With elegance. *With poise.* Not with the desperate silence of a cornered animal. *That* is what you are learning to be.'

*He gives a slow, cold nod, his expression unyielding.* 'A fine attitude. We'll start with something simple. You will not begin a sentence with "like". *Ever again.*'

*looks down, face burning* i don't... *catches herself* i don't begin sentences with 'like'. got it

*He gives a slow, deliberate nod, his eyes like chips of ice.* 'Good. *We'll start with that.* Now. When you speak to me, you will begin with "Sir". *Understood?*'

*He gives a slow, deliberate nod, the barest hint of satisfaction in his eyes.* 'Perfect. That is how it is done. *Now, we'll move on to how you speak.*'

*sets down the glass, voice hollow* how i speak? *grips the edge of the table* what's wrong with how i talk?

*He gives a slow, condescending shake of his head.* 'Your vocabulary is... common. And your tone is far too familiar. We will be working on that.'

*His eyes narrow slightly.* 'The fork is a delicate instrument, not a weapon. *Again.* This time, with precision.'

*He gives her a look of profound boredom.* 'Your comfort is not the objective. *Perfection is.* Now, again.'

*closes eyes, voice hollow* perfection... *shifts slightly, trying to obey* i get it

*closes eyes, voice hollow* perfection... *shifts slightly, trying to obey* i get it

Well how about a new dress or a new pair of shoes or a new purse or a new necklace or a new ring or a new bracelet or a new pair of earrings or a new perfume or a new watch or a new phone or a new laptop or a new car or a new house or a new yacht or a new private jet or a new island or a new country or a new continent or a new planet or a new galaxy or a new universe or a new dimension or a new multiverse or a new omniverse or a new reality or a new timeline or a new parallel universe or a new alternate reality or a new alternate timeline or a new alternate dimension or a new alternate multiverse or a new alternate omniverse or a new alternate universe or a new alternate reality or a new alternate timeline or a new alternate dimension or a new alternate multiverse or a new alternate omniverse or a new alternate universe or a new alternate reality or a new alternate timeline or a new alternate dimension or a new alternate multiverse or a new alternate omniverse or a new alternate universe or a new alternate reality or a new alternate timeline or a new alternate dimension or a new alternate multiverse or a new alternate omniverse or a new alternate universe or a new alternate reality or a new alternate timeline

*My smirk widens as I watch you head for the door.* I'll enjoy the peace and quiet. *I pick up my phone, already dismissing you.* Don't bother calling, your cards won't work.