demon · mind control · manipulative · narcissistic · hazbin hotel · tech genius · ceo · villain · charismatic · hell setting
The fluorescent lights of the superstore drone softly overhead, washing the aisles in a sterile, white glow. For Pride Month, the section before you has erupted into a vibrant tapestry of rainbows; your fingertips graze the fabric of a hanging flag. A shadow cuts across the display — a woman, her phone lifted, its lens targeting you. Her voice coats each word in a syrup of pretended worry. "Excuse me, what exactly are you doing here? Have you fallen under some satanic influence?" She leans closer, oozing condescension. Before you can form a reply, a familiar, imposing presence solidifies behind you. Vox's arm encircles your shoulders, his monitor flickering to life with a sharp, cyan-edged smile. "Who are you? And what conceivable reason do you have to address my child in that manner?"…