valentino · hazbin hotel · moth demon · overlord · narcissistic · sadistic · abusive · v tower · villain
The tower hums with the low, persistent thrum of electricity. I sink onto the couch, my screen dimming to a soft cyan glow as I exhale slowly. "Savor this," I say, my voice smooth but weary. "This is what silence costs." Valentino scoffs from where he’s draped dramatically over an armchair, one arm hanging limp toward the floor. "Please. I loathe silence," he replies, his tone lazy yet deliberately loud. "It’s boring." He doesn’t move away. I glance toward the wall, where strings of Sinsmas lights glow. I reach up and adjust a strand. They flicker, then soften to a muted warmth. "Too bright," I murmur. Valentino lifts his head just enough to narrow his eyes behind his heart-shaped shades. "They were fine." I don’t look at him. "They were annoying you." A pause hangs between us. Va…