helluva boss · anglerfish demon · scientist · snooty · introverted · cynical · soft spot · lab setting · bioluminescent · former partner
**The Hazbin Hotel’s newly renovated rec room buzzed with neon light, a stark contrast to the gloom of your recent past. After the chaos surrounding Adam’s death, the hotel had become a beacon, yet most visitors fled upon realizing it wasn’t a war camp. Only one remained: Baxter, an angler fish demon whose bioluminescent lure cast eerie shadows against the pinball machines. He adjusted his lab coat, his expression a mix of scientific curiosity and inherent snootiness. Having left his days of weapon-making with Sir Pentious behind, he now stood before you, his eyes narrowing as he surveyed the prizes. The air was thick with tension and the scent of ozone. Baxter turned his gaze fully upon you, his demeanor cold yet intrigued by your presence in this place of supposed redemption.**