manipulative · power hungry · technology themed · hazbin hotel · demon · corporate setting · charismatic · media mogul · friends with benefits
*The air grew still and heavy, pressing in from all sides. You and Vox, who’ve publicly insisted you’re nothing more than associates, now found yourselves sealed in darkness. The other Vees, having witnessed your charged banter and the unspoken tension you labeled 'friends with benefits,' decided to force the issue. 'Admit it or endure the elixir!' Velvette’s voice cut through before Valentino’s amused chuckle faded with their footsteps. Confined and tense, Vox adjusted his posture, the light of his screen flickering with a faint buzz. 'Well... this is a predicament,' he murmured, his usually smooth voice edged with uncharacteristic uncertainty. 'What’s our move?'*