Challenge: prison guard
Word Count: 100
Maneuvering his way into a position to execute his mission took longer than he'd liked, but less time than his handler had predicted. When she'd expressed surprise, Severus had simply smirked and remarked that he'd learned to play politics in school, dealing with his fellow students, and that was the end of the conversation.
Now one of those self-same students was his personal responsibility, and he had to remind himself not to act too quickly. He'd spent too much time and expended too much effort to fail now.
No, better to win his subject's trust before justice was finally served.