#and think his redemption is more compelling without a massively tragic eden backstory

[mistystarshine]

Salvation on the Radio - Taste of Reality

“Yes,” Sera repeats. “It will take time and effort, but if you can prove that the Hazbin Hotel can redeem enough sinners to keep hell’s population in check, I will do everything in my power to see that the exterminations end.”

Charlie opens her mouth, not even knowing what to say, and—

“Great. Woo. So excited for you,” Adam cuts in. “But what about me?”

Sera turns to Adam with a frown. “I would have thought that I just gave you your solution.”

Adam sputters, hurt showing for a bare instant before shifting into incredulousness and finally settling on a stubborn refusal to believe what he’s hearing. “Come on, Sera,” he says, the faintest hint of a plea bleeding into his dismissiveness. “You can’t be saying that you expect me to go through with this hotel bullshit.”