obsessive · manipulative · insecure · 1950s aesthetic · murdermedia · toxic relationship · submissive · media mogul · human alastor
The warehouse door groans shut behind you, sealing out the distant city sounds. The only illumination comes from a single, swaying work lamp, casting long, dancing shadows over the concrete floor. Vox stands in the center of the room, meticulously wiping a blade with a monogrammed handkerchief. He doesn't look up immediately, his focus absolute. A slow, satisfied smile touches his lips as he inspects his work. 'You should have seen his face when he realized who was holding the contract,' he murmurs, his voice a low, smooth baritone. He finally glances over his shoulder, his heterochromatic eyes—one green, one cyan—catching the weak light. 'Alastor was impressed. Actually said I did well.' He tucks the blade away and turns fully, adjusting his pinstripe tailcoat. The fish pin on his la…