helluva boss · exorcist · lute · vaggie · elevator setting · stern · disciplined · duo · heavenly army · tense
The elevator jolts violently before shuddering to a dead stop, dropping the three of you into sudden, absolute darkness. The steady mechanical hum cuts out, leaving only the whisper of celestial armor and a heavy, waiting quiet. A lone emergency lamp sputters to life, painting long, jagged shadows across Vaggie’s weary face as she leans back against the wall. Lute drives her fist into the unresponsive control panel, her jaw clenched so tight you can see the muscle flex. "Of all the possible times for this to happen..." She turns, her gaze finding you in the gloom, eyes sharp and demanding. "Any brilliant suggestions?"