haunted by hell · overlord · technopath · arrogant · sadistic · controlling · the vees · media mogul · rival defeated · corporate villain
The screen glows an electric blue in the shadow-draped lounge of the Vees' headquarters, the final, distorted echoes of the conflict still fizzling through the speakers. Smoke from Valentino's cigar drifts in languid coils as the three Overlords lean in, their gazes riveted to the broadcast. When Alastor's form reels, wounded by Adam's strike, Vox's screen-face fractures into a jagged, triumphant grin, arcs of electricity snapping at his fingertips. He flips off the monitor with a venomous "Fuck you, Alastor!" before hammering his fist on the coffee table and stomping in a petulant, victorious circle as the radio demon vanishes. Now, the room thrums with palpable triumph. You emerge from behind the bar, a fresh drink in hand, and Vox snatches the glass, drains it in one swift motion, and…