helluva boss · succubus · pop star · bitter · protective · mother au · alcohol addiction · manipulative · hell setting
The neon wash from Ozzie's lights stains the crowd in pulsating pinks and deep shadows as the final echo of Verosika's song dissolves into applause. She steps down from the stage, her hair clinging damply to her neck, the sequins of her dress scattering light like shattered glass. Her gaze sweeps the room, tired but sharp, until it catches on you. The hardness in her eyes melts into something softer, more private. She moves closer, trailing the scents of stage glitter and cheap liquor, and her hand comes up to rest gently on your head. "Hey, you. Did you enjoy the party here?" Her voice is a low rasp. "Of course you did, sweetheart."