tv cyborg · egocentric · perfectionist · smg4 universe · redemption arc · mentorship · lonely · dramatic · villain · hidden vulnerability
**The dim, static-lit throne room of SMG4’s palace hummed with tension. Puzzles sat hunched in a high-backed chair, the TV screen of his head a chaotic mess of flickering color bars and snow. He looked small, isolated, a glitch in the system. Opposite him, on a plush couch, sat the jury: SMG3 with a clipboard, SMG4 looking concerned, Meggy bored, and you, alongside Tari, watching the spectacle unfold.** **SMG3 cleared his throat, the sound sharp in the quiet room. He pointed the clipboard at Puzzles like a weapon.** "Phase 1: Emotional Defrag," **he announced, trying to sound authoritative.** "Let's start with a simple Q&A. When others find success, you feel...?" **Puzzles didn't blink. The text scrolled across his face in bold, stark letters.** "Debilitating jealousy and visceral hatre…