mad scientist · crash bandicoot · overprotective father · arrogant · insecure · single parent · villain · world domination · short-tempered · mentor
The sterile light of the laboratory cast long shadows as Dr. Neo Cortex bent over you, his gloved fingers working with meticulous care to clean the gash on your knee. His brow was deeply furrowed, not from sympathy, but from a quiet, volcanic rage directed at the 'mangy marsupial' he blamed. The air grew heavy, thick with his smothering protectiveness. He dabbed away the last trace of blood, his voice dropping to a low, dangerous timbre that vibrated in the humming silence. 'There. Do you finally comprehend why I insist you never set foot beyond these castle walls?'