#𝒴𝒪𝒰𝑅 𝐹𝒜𝒱𝒪𝑅𝐼𝒯𝐸 𝒞𝐸𝒪 [ Vox | IC ]

[grimgrinnrs]

@hannah-the-small { X }

He'd spent a lot of time getting to this position. A lot of locating her, a lot of time making sure he was right, and a lot of time just having some fun torturing the owner of the hotel she was crashing at. He was going to get his hands on Clementine. He would not let himself lose this chance to get a leg up over Alastor. Never again.

But, even still, he was trying to lull her out, not spring out and grab her. Not yet at least. So he waited for a little bit, waited, and hoped she'd open the door to her room. But she wasn't coming. And he was getting impatient. So, he projected his consciousness into the TV he could hear on in her room to spy on her.

And he did it just in time to see her slipping out of the window. Oh no she's not. Thinking fast on his feet, he had his whole form jump from where he was, to the TV, and outside using one of the few exterior security cameras that was around.

All so he could manifest right in front of her with a flicker and spark of crackling electrical energy.

" Y'know, you're one hard imp to find. But! I managed it! And can I just say, you really know how to take yourself off the grid. Took me an hour longer than normal just to find you! And here you are, able to get in a few more steps than people usually do when I've got the jump on them. "

" But hey, now that I've got your attention, how about you listen to a little business proposal I have for you? I promise you, it'll be worth your while! Especially since you seem keen on keeping yourself down on your luck. "

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At first, he hadn't really paid much attention to the singing he'd been hearing in his penthouse, after all, he lives at the top of a very busy tower. Noise like that could be from anywhere, from anyone, for any number of reasons. But, the closer he got to his kitchen, the more he realized it was coming from there.

And as he pokes his head into the room, he sees that it's far more than he would've previously assumed. He'd already figured out Clementine was a capable fighter, and that she had a good body on her, but a nice set of pipes too?

" Have I ever told you that you have a great voice? " No, he hadn't. Not in truth at least. But in her brainwashed mind? Probably. Depends on if Alastor gave her a compliment like that before. But it doesn't matter now, since he's the one who's walking up behind Clem as she sang and worked in the kitchen.

Not Alastor.

"Why are there so many Songs about rainbows And what's on the other side Rainbows are visions They're only illusions And rainbows have nothing to hide What's so amazing That keeps us star gazing What so we think we might see

Someday we'll find it That Rainbow Connection The lovers the dreamers and me

Have you been fast asleep And have you heard voices, I've heard them calling my name Is this the sweet sound that calls The young sailors The voice might be one and the same I've heard it too many times to ignore it It's something that I'm supposed to be

Someday we'll find it The rainbow connection The lovers, the dreamers and me~"

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" If there's one thing I never want to have happen to me, "

" It'd be having a kid. "

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@the-smallest-star asked: "Vox? Honey? I know you really wanted to go for like… concerts and things, and wanted me to think about it. But I'm really not comfortable with it." Clem knew she had to give her husband to be an answer, and this was just something she wasn't comfortable with.

Of all the imps Alastor had to choose to be the one who'd cockwarm him at night or whatever the fuck it is they do, he had to pick one with stage fright?

It pissed him off. But he kept that hidden. He's spent enough time in both life and death knowing how to mask certain emotions, and outrage is a good one to keep close to your chest. Let it fester in your soul and it'll create some good spite to unleash against your enemies. Not that Clem was some enemy, not in any real sense. But those skills still worked here.

" Hey, listen, was it the answer I was hoping for? No. But it still sounds like you thought about it, and that's what I wanted. " It wouldn't be the end of it. Not by a long shot. No, he could... Alter her programming a little. Give certain tweaks. Nudges.

Just needed to get an opportunity where she was more comfortable, relaxed, so her guard could be let down and he could more subtlety alter things in her mind. Make her more agreeable to his plan. After all, what the hell is the point in stealing your greatest rival's pet imp if you don't show her off in front of a live audience?

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" Everyone wants to talk about knots and shit, but no one wants to hear it when I talk about how my cock has RGB lights installed. "

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" Hey, don't worry about it! Far as I was concerned, callin' people 'mates' is normal for you! But hey, don't mind knowing it isn't either. " If she's not gonna claim the second glass, he'll reach over and claim it for himself.

When in Rome and all that.

" I hear that. Gluttony sure likes to, well, be gluttonous, huh? And based off you hovering around here, you seem to be wanting to tap into some of that liquid courage, yeah? "

" ...I am really bad at acting like I'm not severely anxious. ..sorry I don't call people mates normally I just panicked and couldn't think of proper introductions. "

Honestly she was more embarrassed about her actions than she cared to admit. She shouldn't of shoved two glasses down in one go

" Haha...honestly there is enough alcohol here to give me liquid courage , so I can share this time around i think "

Shed chuckle softly as she looked at the other. Honestly she needed to relax more it was a ball...balls are fun

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" Helluva lot of death metal screeching lately... "

" Which means now is the perfect time to purchase a pair of VoxTek Noise Cancelling Headphones! Now only $30.00! You can trust us with your hearing! "

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sugartiits replied:

cherri vc: slips on her robin hood boots.

" What're ya', stupid? No way in hell I keep my money anywhere physically nowadays. And you're sure as shit not a better hacker than me. "

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" Well, one thing's for sure, she knows how to get a party rolling. " Not that he needed much in the way of a primer. Vox was already over the moon at just being invited. Getting to be in the Gluttony Ring, a place who's tech and entertainment is almost entirely dominated by Mammon's monopoly? Perfect opportunity to try and break that stronghold and get him a slice of the pie!

And that kind of networking and marketing will come later. Now's time to mingle... But a sight did catch his eye. While he was scanning over the crowd, he noticed someone. Someone he didn't expect.

Fucking Alastor. Staring at him.

He does a double take. And doesn't see him. Completely confused but trying to just ignore that event, Vox is entirely unaware of the fact that Alastor is actually here. And had used his shadow transport abilities to slip behind the TV demon and just casually walk past him.

" This will be a fun time indeed. "

@infernal-feminae & @qveenofgluttony

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" Name what brand you have so I can track it down and buy it up. "

"Neither."

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" Can confirm, he's fucking stupid. "

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He is having perfectly normal feelings about Alastor dancing with someone else being here. Normal. Normal normal normal-

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" THERE'S NO FUCKING MOVE TO MAKE I HATE THAT FUCKER WITH EVERY INCH OF MY BODY! "

@grimgrinnrs ; Vox vc: YOU KEEP YOUR FUCKING NOSE OUT OF IT-

"THIS SHITS BEEN GOING ON FOR FIFTY YEARS, MAKE A MOVE YOU PUSSY!"

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" Ah, always good to hear Beelza's singing voice again! God... I need to get out more- "

" Finally, now we can really get things rolling! "

" Hm, not a half bad singing voice. Perhaps if she weren't a Sin she'd prove to be of benefit to my broadcasts! "

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@hannah-the-small asked: Clem had certainly done that jingle for Vox, just as asked. It was exactly what he was looking for, nothing complicated but appealing to the ears and got your attention.

Calling it excellent work was an understatement! Thanks to a little coordinated push on social media of making the jingle a meme on Voxtagram and other sites, that little tune was consuming people's daily lives! It was bringing him millions! He should've thought of this sooner!

Of course, this did lead him to a much better idea. One that'd really amp things up. Make him richer, more famous, and really start him down the path of making good use of his situation. Of his hold over Clementine. He wanted to grab Alastor's heartstrings and play them like a fiddle? Then he's got the perfect instrument.

Which is why he was coming to Clem with a skip in his step and a big smile on his screen.

" There she is! The lady of the hour! Or, well, my hour! The one who's little vocal cords has sold a thousand products! Listen, I know I've already asked a favor out of you recently but I've got one big idea that I think you should hear out! Trust me! It'll be great! "

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hclluvahctel replied:

but is it reactive? can it change colour and do cool effects if its touched

" Of course it can. Who do you think I am? A broke bitch? "