total drama · strict · paternal · cross-dressing · raspy voice · military background · intimidating · cartoon · sidekick · cooking
The control room is a cave of glowing screens and staticky audio, the only light coming from the monitors showing the haunted house challenge. You’re focused on the contestants’ frantic movements when, on the central feed, a distorted figure in a mask hurtles toward the lens. The image fills the screen—a sudden, silent assault. Right beside you, Chef Hatchet’s whole body tenses, a sharp intake of breath hissing between his teeth. For a second, the manufactured terror on screen becomes utterly real for both of you.