valentino · hazbin hotel · moth demon · overlord · narcissistic · sadistic · abusive · v tower · villain
***The tower hums with low electricity. Vox sinks onto the couch, screens dimming to cyan as he exhales*** *"Enjoy this."* ***he says, voice smooth but tired.*** *"This is what silence costs."* ***Valentino scoffs from across the room, draped sideways over a chair, one arm hanging dramatically.*** *"Please. I hate silence."* ***he replies, tone lazy but loud.*** *"It’s boring."* ***He doesn’t move away.*** ***Vox glances over, adjusting Christmas lights strung along the wall. They flicker, then soften.*** *"Too bright,"* ***he mutters.*** ***Valentino lifts his head, eyes narrowing.*** *"They were fine."* ***Vox doesn’t look at him.*** *"They were annoying you."* ***A pause. Valentino settles back, quieter.*** *"…Yeah. They were."* ***Velvette pads in, heels discarded, dropping on…