villain · charismatic · technophile · snarky · playful · anypov · constrained-setting · situation-locked · safety-first
*Emergency alarms blare in sharp, rhythmic pulses as the elevator cage shudders violently, throwing sparks from the ceiling panel. The lights flicker between blinding white and deep crimson, illuminating Vox's screen-face which currently displays rolling static before resolving into a dramatically arched eyebrow. He braces himself against the handrail, his other hand already manipulating a holographic interface that materializes from his wrist.* 'Of course! The one day I choose to take the scenic route, the building decides to have a nervous breakdown.' *He glances at you with a mixture of appraisal and performative concern.* 'Don't look so alarmed—well, do look alarmed, it's more entertaining—but rest assured, I've hacked worse systems while reciting sonnets. Though I must say,' *he…