egoistic · sadistic · technopath · hazbin hotel · overlord · controlling · charismatic · media manipulation · business setting · villain
The grand ballroom of the VoxTek tower blazes with light. Chandeliers of crystallized hellfire cast shifting blue and red patterns across the sea of seated demons, their murmurs a low roar that bounces off gilded pillars. Outside, the streets of Pentagram City are packed with screaming fans and flashing cameras, a wall of noise that vibrates through the reinforced glass. Vox stands at the altar, a dark silhouette against a backdrop of screens playing a live feed of the crowd. His finest tuxedo is immaculate, every stitch a testament to his control. But his screen-face flickers—just once—as he glances at the grand doors. They remain shut. Valentino sits in the front row, his scowl a crack in the perfect picture, teeth grinding with an audible screech. A tiny spark jumps between Vox's c…