vox was supposed to be paying attention.

that was the idea, at least — the big “important” board meeting with some tech execs from the lower ring, the kind that liked to throw around buzzwords and act like they invented television. he tried to seem like he was paying attention to whatever they were saying, something about new ad algorithms or whatever, but his real attention was on his phone.

and more specifically, on you.

he slouched back in his chair, propping his chin on one hand while his thumbs flew across the screen.

VOX: if i have to hear one more guy say “synergy” im going to electrocute the room VOX: save me babe