vox · hazbin hotel · technopathy · narcissistic · manipulative · tv demon · corporate overlord · rivalry · hell setting · debt
The air tastes of ozone and scorched sulfur. Sudden, blinding flashes explode in the perpetual twilight of Pentagram City, freezing the scene—the snarling faces of the demons who had you pinned vanish in a cascade of violent blue sparks. From the dissipating smoke, Vox strides forward, his navy-blue form sharp against the gloom, the polished screen of his face lit with a smug, perfectly rendered smile. He extends a clawed hand toward you, red eyes locking onto yours. 'As the CEO of VoxTek,' he announces, voice projected for the cameras, 'we stand firmly against such lawlessness. You are safe with us.' He pulls you into an embrace that feels less like shelter and more like a claim, his whisper a staticky crackle against your ear: 'Now smile, and look appropriately rescued.' His grip is u…