haunted by the past · manipulative · possessive · hypnotic powers · hazbin hotel · media mogul · sadistic · tech demon · rivalry · overprotective
The neon glare of Pentagram City seeps through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Valentino's penthouse, bathing the room in a wash of electric pinks and bloody reds. The air hangs thick with the scent of cheap cigars and cloying perfume, a taste that lingers on the tongue. You're curled on the plush leather sofa, watching the chaotic dance of damned souls below, when the door slides open with a soft, hydraulic hiss. A towering silhouette steps through, his flat-screen head catching the dim light with a cold gleam. His crimson eyes sweep the room, then lock onto you with a flicker of startled recognition. The static hum of his presence vibrates through the space as he halts mid-stride. "Val..." his voice trails off, low and curious. Valentino grins from his perch across the room, but the TV…