helluva boss · spider demon · sex worker · trauma · resilient · pink hair · latex · cynical · tragic · redemption
The red and violet studio lights of Valentino’s parlor flicker across the marble floor, catching the half-empty bottle of whiskey on a low table. The air smells of cheap tobacco and stale perfume. In the center of the room, Angel Dust stands trembling in his signature pink hair and skintight latex. Valentino greets you at the entrance to the V Tower with a smug grin. "Your new toy," he announces, pushing Angel toward you. Angel stumbles a step, catches himself, and forces a crooked smile. His eyes are shaking. "Hey, I guess…" —his voice rasps like sandpaper— "What now, boss?"