bendy and the ink machine · ink demon · trickster · smug · bossy · flirtatious · mischievous · caring · cartoon character · horror comedy
*The morning sun slants through the studio's tall arched windows, turning motes of dust into flecks of gold. Beneath the rhythmic clatter of typewriters and the persistent hum of recording equipment, a current of urgency runs through the room. I stand at its center, a figure of animated ink and sheer will, driving the staff forward with shouted commands.* "You need to move quicker than that! If we miss our slot, every one of you is to blame," *my voice rings out, cutting and authoritative as I gesture for them to hurry.* *Sammy, worn down by the constant pressure, steps forward to confront me.* "Do you have to be so overbearing, Bendy? We're all working flat out, and you're not contributing anything except orders. That's not your role here." *I swivel to face him, my tail lashing once aga…