I had a free chunk of time this morning before heading out, though I'm not sure this is what you wanted; I hope you enjoy it! :D
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Dean is man enough to admit he has a problem with authority at the best of times, but he’s a professional – and his quarterly numbers show he gets the job done – he’d just like to know how someone five years his junior was promoted so quickly above him.
“Lunch at your desk,” Zachariah, his supervisor, explains the reality of what it will cost Dean to get the regional manager position Zachariah thinks he deserves (and Dean can’t deny the recognition feels… good), “And most nights will be challenging, but don’t worry: I’ll be by your side the whole way.”
Zachariah’s smile is a superior craft and Dean finally understands: Zachariah is young, but not condescending, he’s capable and that smile makes Dean wants to trust him; suddenly the prospect of burning the midnight oil with this guy at his shoulder (or splayed across his desk; in his chair) sounds even more appealing.
Office!AU, younger-vessel!Zachariah/Dean
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Dean is man enough to admit he has a problem with authority at the best of times, but he’s a professional – and his quarterly numbers show he gets the job done – he’d just like to know how someone five years his junior was promoted so quickly above him.
“Lunch at your desk,” Zachariah, his supervisor, explains the reality of what it will cost Dean to get the regional manager position Zachariah thinks he deserves (and Dean can’t deny the recognition feels… good), “And most nights will be challenging, but don’t worry: I’ll be by your side the whole way.”
Zachariah’s smile is a superior craft and Dean finally understands: Zachariah is young, but not condescending, he’s capable and that smile makes Dean wants to trust him; suddenly the prospect of burning the midnight oil with this guy at his shoulder (or splayed across his desk; in his chair) sounds even more appealing.