#name one time Alastor has lied. I'll wait.

[mandareeboo]

Baffles the hell out of me that people portray Alastor as this sly, secretive force that has all of the hotel (except Vaggie) under his spell. Like. No he's not?? Did we watch the same show????

Alastor doesn't hide his shittiness. That's the whole draw of his character! He's never once lied about his reason for being there or staying there. Yes, he's clearly under someone's control (probs Lilith) and that's part of the reason, but "I enjoy the suffering of people" is EQUALLY part of why he does the shit he does.

The others have to frequently play to his damn ego to get him to lift a finger, and there's constant scenes of everyone being like "Yup that's Al. He's eating another fucking deer. He'd probably kill us if we ironed his jacket wrong."

That's Alastor's major character flaw. He's not hiding anything. He actually DOES like the people in the hotel- as much as someone like him can care, obviously- and it almost gets him fucking killed in the finale. He berates himself for it in his song, and his Evil Chorus isn't "I'm going to destroy this hotel and everyone inside it for this", it's "I'm going to manipulate ALL of these bitches into my fold. All of them. They're mine now." And that's MUCH scarier.

[lucius-morningstar]

Common Ground (Part 2)

With a weird revelation. Vaggie figures why the hell not, see how much they have in common and answer some questions that made her curious. ------ Lucius: So.. What'd we do now since you and I are up here and you're intending to stick around till I come inside. Vaggie: Questions, if you don't mind answering them. Lucius: Don't judge if you don't like what you hear though. Vaggie: Fair, why do you think I don't like you. Lucius: My first interactions definitely don't help. Vaggie: You we're looking out for Charlie, can't blame you for that. Lucius: That and experiences of my own but and don't get this wrong I got a vibe you we're hiding more then you let on. Vaggie: I know, I'm a bad liar remember. Lucius: The horrible lies wasn't what got you down here, it was actually what got you in heaven though. Vaggie: What do you mean? Lucius: It just felt off, when Charlie was offering you a chance to come with her in a place she knew nothing about and instead of being right by her side you opted out. Which was very out of character for you. You're way more protective of her in new situations. Vaggie: You we're there. Lucius: And when has that stopped you before. Did you know Adam was going to be in that first meeting. The one dad sent her too instead of doin it himself. Vaggie: Would you judge me if I said yes. If he saw me there was no doubt he'd figure me out. Lucius: Would have benefited you and Charlie more if you got it out of the way sooner. Vaggie: That gives me another question, you found out I was an exorcist and your first thought wasn't to rip me apart. Lucius: Ooh it was one of my many thoughts and even more so after Adam outed you in front of everyone. Vaggie: Why didn't you. Lucius: Same as always. I know Charlie, she was hurt and angry sure but she'd be far more hurt and angry at me if I so much as shoved you to the floor and that was also tempting. I knew she'd forgive you with time. Otherwise she'd be an even bigger hypocrite but hey Charlie is all about forgiveness.. Vaggie: It must have really ticked you off when she sent you with me to Carmilla's. Lucius: It did, I hate leaving her alone with Alastor, bad enough I slipped away long enough for that fucker to get a deal out of her. Soul or not but I also had another reason to go with you. Vaggie: Why? Lucius: I was pissed, Clara knew what her mother had done for months and didn't even try to send me any word of it. I would have taken the fall for that kill just so I knew I'd have the info. I know why she hid it but fuck did it annoy me that it costed us a damn favor to that asshole. Vaggie: She say why? Lucius: Clara mentioned her mom didn't want a war to break out because she was scared of losing the only family she had which is fair but I was blinded by my own anger to look out for my family and yes that includes you by proxy. Vaggie: Well don't I feel loved. On the bright side though, Guess the Carmine's and the Morningstars are family now. Lucius: We'll see. I still haven't found out yet but I'm going to see and tell her tomorrow. I can't leave this off too long no matter how much it worries me. Vaggie: You think they'll really kill you? Lucius: Partly but it's more I'm worried we'll stop talking again. It took me so long to build up that nerve to talk and even longer for us to be okay again. I don't wanna lose her or them a second time, first time was partly my fault too and I don't want to do this again. Vaggie: ..Is it okay to ask about your past with them. Lucius: We'll be here a while, I hope you realize that. Vaggie: Charlie's asleep and she could sleep through a hell storm, we both know that. Lucius: *Snorts* Yeah she can. Alright get comfy then and I'll roughly explain how this shit started, blew up and.. yeah. Vaggie: Wait what gave me away if it wasn't the lies. Lucius: Well we have a book of sinners and I couldn't find your name or the name they have when they enter hell, on it. Vaggie: ..You have a what?! Lucius: Yeah I check that thing daily. Charlie tends to forget it, I'll explain just sit tight.

[cxncrie-a]

Anonymous asked: Hey, are there any HH roleplayers you recommend to check out?

Unprompted Asks || Always Accepting

God a LOT actually. I'll only name a few though so this post doesn't become super long.

@leftrib/@perditicn - Always gonna recommend this person, this is my buddy Hound, and while they're a slow writer their stuff is ALWAYS worth waiting for. They also like to plot and discuss things extensively which is a VERY big bonus for people who like to talk things out on how muses would respond to things / each other and see where things can lead, especially when it comes to plotting, etc etc. They put a lot of thought and love into their characters and writing and it certainly shows.

@shadowzgather - Another instant recommend. I've been writing w/ Tera since joining the ducktales / dwd fandom. Their main two is Pentious and Valentino but they've also recently added a few ocs, Abel, and Alastor. They're a good writer with interesting takes on their characters. 10/10 would recommend. { They also just reminded me that they recently added Stolas, mb }

@xluciifer - goofy fella, does a REALLY good job with Lucifer and puts so much thought into him. They're always a joy to read with their threads, don't let the fact they're mobile bound turn you away ! They put a lot of effort into their blog and the character and it certainly shows.

@demondads - SAM. 10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND SAM. They have another blog too i'm pretty sure its @thestupidmeanone which is Church w/ a HH AU on it. Sam's a JOY to talk to and a joy to watch on the dash and write with. 

@plxgue4two - I haven't seen MUCH thread wise but what I have seen i've enjoyed a LOT. Bug has SO much passion for this OC and she's SO well written and thought out. Just { chefs kiss }

@hellshoard - I've been following them for awhile but I gotta say I'm glad I FINALLY got to start writing with them and I would 100% recommend them as well. The mun's a sweetheart { and chaotic } and the muses are great. 

@fearedelight - Sal is another one I recently followed but they also have some REALLY neat ocs + i love their takes on their canons, especially Mammon. { sorry Sal i've been snooping in your HC's } They're also super nice and easy to talk to.

@vietat0 - I see a lot of eve's around but I think this is probably the first one I've gotten to write with and they've def got an interesting take on her imo. Worth checking out + mun is really nice.

@arachnaemboss - and last but not least, this Zestial, I haven't gotten to write with them but I very much do enjoy the portrayal. I'd recommend checking them out if you haven't yet.

@pompedia - I lied I have one more, pom I have followed for a long time and while she only has charlie and emily she writes them SO well. 10/10 give love

@waywardsculs - ALSO BECAUSE THEY POPPED UP THREATENING TO LOVE BOMB ME I'M GONNA THROW THIS MF ON HERE TOO BC I ACTUALLY AM VERY INTERESTED IN THEIR MUSES AND THEY ALL LOOK VERY NEAT GO GO GO GO GO

[our-eternal-love-affair]

Lies

[TW: Angst, Alastor and Angel are more so my hedcanon versions of them. Angel has a brain, Alastor has a heart. From my wattpad. https://my.w.tt/3pogZy2ma3]

Alastor and Angel had been in a relationship for a long while, it had been more than three years. All was well at first, but recently, it seemed strained. Distant. It seemed as if they had spent too much time together, thinking they had such a grandiose love affair, but really, what were they doing?

These were Angel Dust's thoughts, not Alastor's. Alastor was happy as a dog with a bone. His heart fluttered and his smile widened every time he thought of his beloved Angel Dust. He ached to see him every time they were apart, he yearned for the touch of that lovely white fur.

The two were currently sitting with Charlie, Vaggie and Husk, who were all in the hotel kitchen, looking over plans for future renovations. Angel seemed bored as he looked outside of the window, sighing mournfully. Alastor inwardly frowned. Why was his dearest so down? He wanted to see that pretty smile of his.

"Say, shall we take a break?"

Alastor proposed, to which everyone nodded. Angel left, letting Alastor follow. The deer demon took Angel's hand and walked close to him.

"Sha? Is somethin' the matter?"

He asked.

Angel sighed and looked to Alastor.

"Nah, it's nothin'. Just... Tired."

He said, looking around. Since entering a relationship with Alastor, Angel had quit prostitution and wasn't in the porn industry anymore. He missed his freedom, his... Liveliness. He cared about Alastor, but being in a relationship was difficult. You had to put in so much effort and it may not even go anywhere.

Plus, Alastor wasn't that interested in sex, so Angel mostly had to have fun on his own, and he was so busy lately, plus he hadn't been coming to bed, and every time they were in bed talking, it was always about the hotel and nothing else. Angel was sick of it.

Alastor frowned and sighed, giving Angel a hug.

"Alright, well... I'll be in bed later. Don't wait up, ya hear?"

He said, cupping Angel's cheek. The spider nodded.

"Yeah. Can you tell Cha-cha that I'm goin' ta bed?"

Alastor gave a nod and kissed Angel's cheek before going back into the kitchen. Angel trudged upstairs, to their room. It was so... Coupley. Angel let a few tears fill his eyes as he grabbed a box from storage and started taking his things out and moving them back to his old room, which still had his bed and most of his furniture in there.

"I'm the fucking worst."

He said to himself as he finished moving the rest of his things into his room. He closed the door and then went to bed, hating the disgusting feeling he got in his stomach.

Much later in the night, Alastor returned to their room and turned on the lights, making sure they were dim.

"Sha, I'm back..."

He saw there was no one in the bed. He looked around and saw all of Angel's things were gone, and the framed couple pictures they had were all faced down.

Alastor tilted his head. Perhaps Angel just needed some space.

The next day, Alastor found he was mistaken. Angel came to visit him in his office while he was working, causing the Radio Demon to smile even more.

"Hello, my darling! Is everything alright?"

He asked, concerned for his boyfriend.

"Hey, Al. I uh... I think you should sit down for this one."

Angel said, guiding Alastor to his armchair and setting him down.

Alastor tilted his head.

"Oh! Are you with child? I've heard cases of male demons having children! What shall we name our son?"

He asked.

Angel furrowed his eyebrows.

"No, Alastor. That isn't it."

He took a deep breath.

"I think we need some time apart."

Angel looked to Alastor, feeling his heart rip into pieces as he audibly heard Alastor's shatter and witnessed his smile fall.

"Angel, I... I don't understand. Is this some sort of practical joke?"

Alastor asked, standing up and going over to Angel, who gently pushed him away.

"I'm sorry, Al. I really am, but... I can't be tied down. I need my freedom, and I need my job. I can't sit here all day and pretend to be better. We all know it. I'm never getting out of Hell because I'm the fucking worst."

Alastor hadn't cried since he was a child. His eyes filled with tears as he looked away.

"Is it me?"

He asked softly.

Angel shook his head.

"No, I just... Nevermind. Let's just continue as we've been going."

He said, sitting down in another armchair. Alastor grew angry at this.

"Angel, be a man for one second and tell me the truth."

"Alastor, I just... God, it's hard to explain. I don't wanna hurt your feelings."

Angel sighed.

"God, shut yer face, Angel. It's too late for that, but it's fine, because I'm an adult. I can deal with difficult things and not avoid them."

Angel looked away. He didn't want to admit that this relationship was a mistake. He didn't regret a second of it, he cared about Alastor and he'd helped Angel feel something wonderful for a while, but that was over. It was dry, uninspired. He was too proud to tell Alastor that this was a mistake.

"I'm sorry, Al."

Alastor sighed shakily.

"Don't apologise! Just tell me what it is so I can fix it. Are we not physical enough? Is it the way I talk? Do I need to reduce my hotel hours?"

Angel furrowed his eyebrows.

"Well... You can't really fix it."

Alastor's eyes widened.

"You don't want a break, you want to end it!"

He gasped.

"You didn't even have the guts to tell me. You were gonna let it die out like it was some highschool puppy love! Goddammit, Angel! You're a coward, you've always been one."

Angel winced.

"Well, I didn't wanna admit it, but... We're not gonna fit, Alastor. Look at us! You're content with everything as it is, because your life is here at the hotel, mine is out there!" He gestured out of the window, to the bustling city. "I can't spend the rest of my existence waiting up for someone who cares more about his own entertainment than me or - whatever, honestly. This ain't gonna end if ya don't want it to, but on my end, I'm done."

Angel got up to leave.

"So it's over just like that? I thought you loved me."

Alastor said, sounding utterly defeated.

"I love ya like a friend, Al."

Alastor buried his face in his hands.

"What's the point in saying that? What's the point in saying it ain't gonna end?"

He asked desperately.

"Everything had no meaning to you, is that it? I just wanted it to keep being perfect. Don't you know how much I fought for you? Husk said it was a bad idea, he said you'd break my heart and run off with someone else, but I don't even get the dignity of reason. You just leave me because I'm not good enough. I can't just let you go, Angel. I can't. I've never felt this way about anyone. You're the one I'd do anything for, and yet you..."

Alastor couldn't stop crying. He sobbed and sniffed as he ranted, looking over at Angel Dust, who had the decency to look guilty.

"I'm sorry, I really am, Al."

He said gently.

"I don't want to hear it, just... Leave me be. I need time to process this."

And so, Angel left. Three months later, they hadn't spoken aside from hotel related matters, and Angel was back at his job. He thought he missed it, but he was just as miserable as when he was at the hotel. All of it was just bringing him down. He couldn't enjoy anything anymore, and now that he and Alastor weren't on speaking terms anymore, he had no one to tell all of his deep, complex emotions anymore. It was all too much. Everything was too much.

Drowning himself in booze and drugs, Angel dragged himself to work and back, his only solace the stars he looked up at, twinkling without fail every night. He looked off of his balcony to the city, then down at the hotel's front, then across the balconies. Alastor's room light was on. He'd seemed to stop sleeping after the breakup.

The deer demon stepped out onto his balcony, puffing on a cigar as he loosened his bowtie, looking up at the sky as well. He felt eyes on him, so he looked around, only to lock eyes with Angel Dust. He couldn't bear to look away as he looked at the tired, run down spider. Matte heterochromia and red eyes locked. The last of the light in Angel's eyes had fizzled out, same as Alastor's had. They stared into each other's dull eyes for what felt like hours, days, months, although they were only mere moments. They both looked like they wanted to say so much to each other, to let the other know what they were feeling; but they didn't.

They tore their eyes away from each other and then turned to go back into their rooms, shutting the balcony doors and turning the lights off.

[mandareeboo]

It is my firm opinion (as of season one; who knows? Maybe it'll change with more screentime) that Alastor's goal is to get everyone under his thumb. I think his contract with whoever (probs Lilith) has a specific "no stealing souls" clause (as he is an Overlord and known to do that) and while he struggles desperately to escape that deal he's biding his time by making the others rely on him.

He's making small, harmless deals (no more tv association, one itty bitty favor that harms no one, etc) to build up others trust him so they'll be more willing to do grander deals with him down the lane. Deals that will eventually steal their souls.

Except for!! Lucifer. Alastor would kill Lucifer (or try to, anyway) for a Klondike bar. Lucifer's presence at the hotel gives the others someone else to rely on- someone ACTUALLY trustworthy- and that pisses him off. HE wants to be in charge. Lucy is actively sabotaging him just by existing.

Baffles the hell out of me that people portray Alastor as this sly, secretive force that has all of the hotel (except Vaggie) under his spell. Like. No he's not?? Did we watch the same show????

Alastor doesn't hide his shittiness. That's the whole draw of his character! He's never once lied about his reason for being there or staying there. Yes, he's clearly under someone's control (probs Lilith) and that's part of the reason, but "I enjoy the suffering of people" is EQUALLY part of why he does the shit he does.

The others have to frequently play to his damn ego to get him to lift a finger, and there's constant scenes of everyone being like "Yup that's Al. He's eating another fucking deer. He'd probably kill us if we ironed his jacket wrong."

That's Alastor's major character flaw. He's not hiding anything. He actually DOES like the people in the hotel- as much as someone like him can care, obviously- and it almost gets him fucking killed in the finale. He berates himself for it in his song, and his Evil Chorus isn't "I'm going to destroy this hotel and everyone inside it for this", it's "I'm going to manipulate ALL of these bitches into my fold. All of them. They're mine now." And that's MUCH scarier.