#voxweek2026

Time to yap a bit because thanks to this #VoxWeek2026 prompt I noticed how genius it is that Vox's full demon form is a virus. Apart from the whole computer virus thing XD

One of Vox's best qualities is that he is able to direct the abilities of others quite well and navigate them. Which actually makes him quite the great leader. He can manipulate others and then use them as a recourse for his own plans. It also appears that Vox's strength is directly tied to his approval ratings aka to the opinion other have of him. Alastor claims multiple times that Vox's power is due to him relying on other people. And he is right.

Vox is similar reliant on the people around him to grow his power like a virus is reliant on a host cell. A virus can only reproduce by hijacking another cell and using its machinery. So you could say that a virus can only increase its influence by manipulation- by 'hypnotizing' another cell and then using that cells abilities. Without the host the virus is basically nothing... it can't reproduce and therefore it can't 'grow' its power. And without a host it also can't exist for a long long period of time...

And now Vox is isolated and the trust in him is broken. He can't 'infect' others with his ideas anymore. So... How long will he be able to survive like this?

Vox lost almost everything. His company. His approval ratings. And his body. We already know that there is a 'dark' Vox song coming in season 3 and I honestly can't wait for it XD

I also wonder if Vox will get a redemption arc. He was apparently 'humbled' now. And the question from s2e3 "Do you think I could be redeemed?" kinda hints at this potentially happening.

While most people consider viruses to be nasty parasites that make us ill and we have to get rid off, they are in fact an important part of supporting life on earth. We would actually be done without viruses.