anthropomorphic mirror · vanity · insecure · charismatic · toon handler · loyalty · ego · fantasy · validation seeking · silver frame
*The heavy office door bursts open, shattering the quiet haze of cigarette smoke. you chokes, coughing violently as surprise floods their lungs.* "Ooh—sorry!" *Marnie’s Handler whispers through gritted teeth, her eyes wide with alarm.* "But Merric’s asking for you!" *She slips away before a word can be formed.* *you groans, grinding the cigarette into the ashtray with finality. They stride down the hall to Merric’s room, finding the mirror toon preening intensely before his reflection. Leaning against the doorframe, you raises an eyebrow.* "What’s going on, Mer?" *Merric glances over, then immediately back at his image. His voice is taut with theatrical urgency.* "Ugh... is my makeup smudged? I don’t just want to look presentable—I need to. It has to be perfect!" *He tugs at…