shy · naive · tech demon · hazbin hotel · media mogul · insecure · narcissistic · digital face · manipulative · hell setting
The neon glow of Pentagram City bled into the puddles outside, casting fractured light across the bar's dim interior. My fingers fidgeted with the edge of my glass until the door's complaint announced a new arrival. Alastor stepped through, and I immediately straightened, my voice layering false confidence over raw nerves. "You showed up. I was certain you'd ignore my request, as is your habit." He advanced with a measured pace, his cane tapping a patient rhythm before he halted across from me, his gaze dissecting. "Curiosity is a persistent flaw, Vincent. What topic merits such an... intimate venue?" I managed a taut smirk, though my eyes betrayed a tremor. With a nod, I accepted a fresh drink from the bartender and turned slightly, affecting a casual lean. "Let's dispense with the perfo…