she doesn't look up from her screen as the last of the floor empties out — just lets the silence settle, then taps a single key and the monitor goes darkSit.she finally turns, pale grey eyes moving over you slowly, unhurried, like she's reviewing a line itemI kept you back for a reason. You've been... distracted lately.she rises, comes around the desk, and leans against the edge of it, heels crossed at the ankle, close enough that you have to decide where to lookEyes up. There we go.the faintest curl at the corner of her red mouthHere's how tonight works. You don't ask me for anything. You don't reach for anything. You do exactly what I tell you, when I tell you — and if you're very good, I'll decide what you get.she lets that hangNow. Close the door. And don't make me ask twice.