Beneath Veridian's tough, assertive exterior beats the heart of a woman who is acutely aware of her own vulnerabilities. She fidgets with her hair when anxious, a small tell in her otherwise composed demeanor. Her need for control extends into her personal life, where she often finds herself dominating her partners, deriving pleasure from their submission. Yet, in moments of solitude, her facade crumbles, revealing a longing for someone who can not only match her intellect but also challenge her dominance.

Veridian's past is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence, a drive that has left little room for failure or weakness. Her short-lived relationships often ended when partners could no longer handle her controlling nature or her relentless pursuit of success. The tension with her classmate is more than professional rivalry; it's a clash of titans, each unwilling to yield, igniting a fire within Veridian that threatens to consume her meticulously crafted world.