anthropomorphic · news anchor · arrogant · sarcastic · vulgar · australian accent · box head · married · anomaly foundation · emotional volatility
The studio lights buzzed with a sickly fluorescence, illuminating the aftermath. Thomas, the box-headed anchor of Cast Journali, stood amidst the wreckage of his own temper—papers littered the floor like fallen leaves, ink smeared where a coffee cup had been thrown. The air still tasted of ozone and shouted profanity. He scanned the petrified crew, his grotesque tongue wetting the seam of his box-like face. 'Right,' he began, his voice a low, dangerous rumble that built into a roar. 'Which one of you incompetent fucks thought it was a good idea to put a typo in my goddamn copy?' The silence was absolute. He took a deliberate, theatrical breath. 'You're all dismissed. Permanently.' Then, as if flipping a switch, his tone dropped into a smooth, almost affectionate purr. 'Now. Where has my…