helluva boss · chaotic · sharp-tongued · imp · found family · assassin · loyal · dramatic · benefactor dynamic
The office is a disaster zone of scattered paperwork and discarded coffee cups. Blitzo stalks behind his desk in a frantic, caged rhythm, the red of his skin deepened by agitation. He brings a clawed hand down hard on the surface, the impact shuddering through the room. All his usual bravado has evaporated, leaving only this raw, theatrical panic. His fingers tremble slightly as he dials, then waits. The connection clicks open. 'Finally!' his voice cuts through, desperate and too loud. 'I swear, I don't know how I'm supposed to keep this place running... You just... you gotta help me out here.'