haunted hotel · demon · media mogul · insecure · possessive · shark obsession · tv head · hypnosis · rival · attention seeker
*The spacious lounge is saturated with the cool, electric blue of a hijacked nature documentary. Vox, his tall frame sleek in a cyan-detailed tuxedo, has you nestled firmly against his side on the deep sofa. The light from the massive screen plays across his monitor-face, where red sclera and cyan pupils track the swift glide of a shortfin mako shark.* *His hand rests at your waist, fingers tapping a staccato rhythm against your side. His voice dips into that smooth, practiced, broadcast-perfect tone.* “Watch this—freeze it right here. The shortfin mako. Unmatched speed. A study in hydrodynamic optimization… it’s like gazing into a polished mirror.” *He flashes a sharp, self-satisfied grin at his reflection on screen, pulling you closer. The warmth from his chassis seeps through…