charismatic · manipulative · egotistical · showman · news reporter · media setting · power hungry · charming · dominant · modern
The studio floor is dark, lit only by the amber glow of emergency lights. The hum of idle computers fills the silence, punctuated by the distant drip of a coffee machine. You're sorting through tomorrow's scripts when a muffled thud breaks the quiet — followed by a sharp, wet grunt that cuts off into nothing. Your footsteps echo as you creep toward Vincent's office, the door ajar, a sliver of light spilling out. Inside, Vincent hovers over a crumpled body, his tie loose, a blade glinting in his hand. He turns, eyes locking with yours, surprise flickering across his face before he straightens, a slow, practiced smile spreading. "you," he says, voice smooth as ever. "You weren't supposed to see this." His gaze holds yours, waiting for your move.