#season of couples counseling

[palmastrings]

Omg I love them so much

No, cuz tell me why I'm so invested in them! I'm not sure if they're a couple, but they're sooo cute! Their story Is really sad, but I'm so glad they got to reunite now!

They start as childhood friends and grow up together

Aspire to play for an audience around the world of sky and make many friends together

But when they finally hit the big stage, everything is destroyed and dreams are crushed

They drift apart and never see each other again

(Childhood friends but never get to confess to lovers?)

But finally, we get to bring them together to live out their dream!

[brightsunnydaysofcastamere]

The good omens confession/divorce is still so insane to me.

They're both saying "I love you, I need you, please come with me" and somehow they both walk away from that conversation feeling completely and utterly rejected.... absolutely amazing lmao

[autism-swagger]

I love it when you think about the timeline of events and realize the main character has had a truly awful couple of days:

Day 1: Pam is murdered

Day 2: Jamie goes back to school THE NEXT DAY???? (And I feel like it had to have been around the next day. I don't think they'd wait for her to come back to school to talk about self defense and interview her)

Days 2-6: She gets sent to 1987 and is there for 5 days

And then she's back in 2023. That's only 6 days. Her mom was murdered literally less than a week ago.

[biceratops7]

Oh please oh please give us a scene where Aziraphale’s making an impassioned plea for one of those lesbians to make up with her lady love while Crowley’s there, and it becomes increasingly obvious he’s also just straight up confessing his own feelings.

“Because she’s all that makes any bloody sense, isn’t she? Because when the world is ending, all you can think of his how you’ll never see her again, and how you can’t live with that. Because you love him.”

“…”

“Her, because you love her.”

[andi-o-geyser]

Continuing my Dr Jacob rants, I wanted to mention how... off I've been feeling with how the rest of the characters have been treating the whole situation regarding him dating Michelle. It's so far been exclusively framed as a marital issue that Ted has to work through, and it's being massively downplayed by the people around him and the narrative itself? I feel as if it's being equated to simply struggling with watching an ex move on, which is SO not what is happening here. This is a deeply unethical and damaging relationship to everybody else being pulled into Michelle and Dr. Jacob's absolute fucking nonsense, and I know I've brought this up before, but this is the type of shit you get your license taken away for. Having a relationship with a patient, former or not, is such a full stop unethical crossing of every boundary meant to exist between a patient and therapist that I couldn't explain just how much of a no it is if I had 15 hours uninterrupted and a megaphone.

At least where I live, the college of registered psychotherapy has a half a decade minimum legal time frame that must be elapsed to have a relationship with a patient, but honestly that's just technicalities. Therapists should, under NO CIRCUMSTANCE, have any kind of duel relationship with a current or former patient. Therapy is meant to make a connection to help you work through your problems, but it's not for making a friend and it's certainly not for meeting a partner. And for a therapist to abuse that power and, in this situation, maybe even coerce a patient out of their marriage so they can date them (because come on, that's exactly what fucking happened given the facts), is beyond deplorable. I don't give a fuck if Dr. Jacob gives nice guy energy, he's a professional (unprofessional as he may be) who knows exactly what he did, and he's a piece of shit for it.

I know this is TV, and the way therapists act in media is so sensationalized and dramatized, but considering Ted Lasso is "the show about having good mental health" and understanding and unpacking trauma and issues, the lacklustre reaction from characters regarding the relationship between Ted's ex wife and her (and Ted's!!) therapist are just bizzare. I need at least somebody in-universe to acknowledge how baffling the behaviour is, and I really can't deal with the idea of Ted being left out to dry in this situation. This isn't some simple "my ex is moving on and that's tough for me but I need to accept it" situation, this is a borderline traumatic betrayal of trust Ted is going through, and the thought of it being left unaddressed while Ted has to make nice with Dr. Jacob because "Well, I really need to not make a fuss because he makes Michelle happy and he's Henry's new father figure now!" is soooo fucking awful I honestly can't even think about it. Anyways don't date your therapist this has been my PSA

[feral-sylki]

Loki and Sylvie are absolute disasters season two. Like it makes sense but I am frustrated fondly shaking my head over these thousand year beings just being absolute disasters when it comes to love. Loki is all Sylvie Sylvie Sylvie and Sylvie is like okay sad but I’m just gonna move on with my life and listen to lots of break up music. And then he finds her, and she puts up a wall, and his response to that wall is to just talk business to her, but him just talking to her about only the TVA has the effect of making her wonder if he ever cared anyway, bc he’s come to find her and all he’s talking about is the TVA, but he’s only doing that because he feels like she doesn’t want him interfering in her new life on a personal level, meanwhile the fact he steps back so fast makes her wonder at the distance, etc etc, and they just go round and around that merry go round all season. Disasters, absolute disasters. My beloveds. Communicate. Please

[fr1day-incredible]

I have seen a lot of people say that in s3 Crowley will be sulking and depressed while Muriel, Nina and Maggie will try to help him. Like they will kinda have a found family thing going on. And while i see that happening.

I also want let Crowley be angry. I want to see him go batshit

I see it going like this:

The first days or weeks (or even months) after Aziraphale left Crowley does sulk and drink himself into oblivion. No body sees him for weeks. Until one evening when he is looking into the sky he decides fuck it. Because "Clearly that angel doesn't give a shit about me, so why should i give a shit about him"

And from there it goes downhill. Crowley now does all the shit hell wants him to do and more. Drugs, drinking, smoking, tempting, bribery, getting into bar fights, tormenting, hooking up with every third person he sees, becoming an genuine asshole and every other shity thing a demon can do. Basically leading the most self destructive lifestyle that would have had a human dead within a month. But lucky him since human mortality doesn't apply to him.

He will let that hot anger consume him and motivate him to do more and more shity things. His goal will be to become unrecognisable from the Crowley he was.

Perhaps he will also get a new hairstyle (one he haven't had before) and then change the Bentley into a modern hot red sport car and change his whole closet.

Perhaps after a while one night he will pull up to the bookshop (he haven't seen it in months) and Nina (she stayed late at work) won't even recognize him at first, but when she does she is relieved to finally see him! But that's until he pulls out a fuel can and walks inside the bookshop.

Muriel would of course would be there, but a quick miracle would probably knock them out. Then he is spilling the fuel everywhere and with a snap of his fingers everything is burning. I totally see him smirking while saying:

"You where right angel, nothing lasts for ever"

Aziraphale at some point finds out about this and goes down to earth first time in months, and he is mad.

When they meet Crowley blames Aziraphale for the bookshop burning down and every other bad thing Crowley had done so far, "because if you hadn't left i wouldn't have done it". That makes Aziraphale go from mad to pissed. Everything escalates from there and now things between them are even worse. They are both very angry and blame the other for everything.

Perhaps, perhaps not things get violent or/and other people get involved

[yellow-faerie]

Wow, I have a fic description and a fic title before I've even established a proper fic plot

(this is probably because I'm very excited about this fic and it's potential...)

Edit:

Here are my tags because I started explaining the plot and want it actually in the post rather than just the tags lol:

[fiddyshad3s0f-lam3]

season 3 the debt = marriage problems

[lovesickgyu]

i just had such a weird ass traumatic dream...

[htub]

The thing I keep thinking about Clark is, well, yes he should have trusted Lex and told him his secret, and I am and will continue being openly angry that he didn't, but I also kind of get it. Because when the series starts, he is fifteen.

Imagine being fifteen, and all your life since you can remember, your parents drilled into your head every day to never, ever, under any circumstances, tell people your secret. Imagine being fifteen, and you just found out you're an actual alien and your parents keep your space ship in the storm cellar. You are fifteen, and you have superpowers, and you keep getting more, but you're still fifteen and my god life sucks when you're fifteen. Not to mention everyone saying the Luthors are bad people – Clark likes Lex and constantly defends him, but he's fifteen, and the opinions of his dad and his best friend will still affect his thinking, even subconsciously. It's gonna give him doubts. He's fifteen and he doesn't know any better.

And I know he does tell some people, which kind of invalidates this, but not quite that much. Pete sorta stumbles into it, and Clark's known Pete since they were little kids too, while he's known Lex maybe a year or two by that point, and Lex already started being suspicious in a less than positive way. Kyla was kinda weird, but the whole cave prophecy thing is weird so I'm almost inclined to give him a pass on that one. He was sixteen and thought he'd found his actual literal soulmate. If aliens are real, why shouldn't soulmates be? At sixteen, I'd probably have been kinda cringe about that too. Plus, it was either tell her or let her get crushed by rocks, which is also kind of fair.

I want to think that if it had been Lex in there with him, he would've done the same, because getting crushed by rocks is kind of universally unhealthy for humans, and Clark would have saved him without thinking, he would have saved anyone. It's who he is. The circumstances just did not happen that way in that time, so Lex never had opportunity to find out by chance back when him finding out would have been fine, and a lot of what happens between them is just really bad luck and really bad timing.

So yes, he doesn't tell Lex, which is a shit move of him, but he is fifteen years old, he is sixteen years old, his father is angry and he didn't know any better. He couldn't have known any better. Are you asking a fifteen year old to foresee all of the absolute crap that will happen between them? His parents said to never tell, and he's a good kid. He couldn't have predicted all that.

The lies get out of hand in later seasons, and still he never tells, but I really think he just got to a point with the lies where he could no longer back out without making things worse, because telling Lex "oh by the way I'm an alien and I've been gaslighting you for years" is a pretty crappy thing to say. When's the right time for that conversation? So instead he doubles down, again and again, until it gets out of hand and it all goes so terribly wrong, and he can't take it back, but he was only a child.

Clark Kent is not a bad person. He's just a kid who had to shoulder way, way too much, way too soon, and he fucked it up. Badly. And we all like to say we would've done it differently, but would we really? In his shoes, carrying his burden, at fifteen? I'm not so sure. Maybe? I wish I could say I would have, but honestly, I probably would have handled it even worse. I was fucked up at fifteen. Was anyone not? This whole thing is not an action-packed superhero story, it's a tragedy, and everything is so, so messed up, but it's not anyone's fault, not really. That's what makes it hurt the most. Because they all were just kids, still figuring out life, and none of them could have known how fucked up life can be.

When they found out, it was already too late.

[finallyalivecounseling]

Understanding the Seasons of Marriage: A Journey Through Love and Commitment

Inspired by the enlightening broadcast “Loving Your Spouse Through the Seasons of Marriage (Part 1 of 2)” from Focus on the Family, this article delves into the dynamic journey of marital relationships. Just as natural seasons change, so do the seasons of a marriage, bringing their own unique challenges and joys. Understanding these seasonal shifts can help couples strengthen their bond and…

[theheartofrelationshipcounseling]

5 Ways To Keep Your Relationship Strong During The Holidays

With the holidays upon us, your relationship may be the last thing on your mind. The stress of gift buying, family gatherings, or time with the in-laws can put many of us on edge. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Read on to discover how you and your partner can stay strong over the holidays this year.

1. Start a new tradition for just the two of you

If you want to find a way to be closer to your partner this holiday, consider starting a new tradition just for you two – something without the kids, friends, or extended family. It can be as simple as getting hot chocolate, a late night gift exchange, or watching your favorite holiday movie together. Starting a tradition can help you reconnect. Create a new tradition that is both relaxing and fun!

2. Give each other space for selfcare

We need to take care of ourselves before we can devote our best selves to the relationship. And for some of us, alone time is a crucial part of that. Take time to practice self-care, such as a massage, exercise, meditation, reading a good book, or journaling. Remember to respect your partner’s wishes if they ask for some alone time after a stressful day or before an upcoming holiday party.

3. Stay committed to weekly date nights

Date nights are essential for couples in long-term relationships. After a period of time, things can become routine, causing you to forget the importance of the romantic aspects of your relationship. Commit to and keep up with weekly date nights for the perfect opportunity to reconnect as a romantic couple. Spending quality time together is crucial to maintaining a healthy relationship, particularly through the potential stress of the holidays.

4. Discuss your priorities in advance

Because the holidays are often stressful, they can spark conflicts between you and your partner. One way to reduce tension is to discuss your holiday events and budget beforehand. Consider your expectations and share your expectations with each other. See if you can mutually agree on a general plan. Talking about these matters ahead of time can reduce stress between you and your partner and prevent unnecessary conflict.

5. Remember to ask your partner about their day

While this sounds simple, this is easy to overlook. Asking your partner about their day lets them know you truly value them. Make a deliberate habit of discussing the events and emotions about the day each night. Take turns listening and speaking to one another during this time. The Gottman Institute, formed by relationship research psychologist Dr. John Gottman, refers to this daily conversation with your partner as the stress-reducing conversation. Regularly asking your partner about their day is known to improve intimacy and communication. Keeping your emotional connection strong will make navigating the holidays a whole lot easier.

In Summary

Maintaining a solid connection with your partner over the holidays can be challenging, but it will be well worth it if you put in the effort.

Start a new couple’s tradition, keep up with date nights, and never forget that the courtship should always continue beyond the honeymoon stage of a relationship.

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[regainingparadise]

Relistening to TMA Season 5, I am again struck by how goddam badly Martin and Jon need couples counseling.

I love them both. I ship them very much. But oh lord they have issues

Like, these are two individuals who, under the very best of circumstances, would really need therapy both individually and together. They are both people with plentiful quantities of relational trauma from childhood that neither of them have worked through even the slightest bit.

And then you throw them into the apocalypse. And you add a metric fuck ton of guilt, helplessness, and the dynamics of being "The Antichrist and +1"?

On a surface level--Jon is in a perpetual state of information overload. Martin is in a perpetual state of "can you please just explain the basics of what's' going on in a given situation and not just say "it's complicated" or launch into a gruesome monologue"

But on a deeper level, their childhood relational traumas have left them each with opposing avoidant tendencies: Jon is unwilling to broach a difficult conversation, which leads him to hide information until he's confronted. Martin, on the other hand, has a finely honed ability to ignore information that he doesn't like until he no longer can hide from it.

Biggest example of their avoidance tendencies: Martin's Domain

Way early on, when we barely understand any of how the hellscape works, Jon mentions it, Martin shuts it down hard and deflects quickly with a bid for affection from Jon

Martin is in deliberate denial, but Jon admittedly wasn't particularly clear to start with.

"We all have a domain."

Jon means it, presumably, as "Me, You, and other 'Avatars.'" Jon is used to being grouped with those empowered by the Entities. Martin isn't. (see also: MAG185: Martin" Is that how these creatures see us now? As one of them?") But that's not what Jon says. And this is MAG167--they've only been through four domains, at least that we've seen. Jon is speaking from a place of knowledge, and assuming his listener has that same knowledge.

And when this issue comes up much later in MAG183, Martin has spent 17 episodes ignoring or forgetting that he has a domain, not letting that information in so that he has never processed it. (See also: Mag170: "Sometimes I wonder if I forget things on purpose. Easier not to think about them, I guess. Easier to just let them… slip away. They can’t hurt you if you don’t think about them.").

Martin confronts Jon on his avoidance (because while Martin may be good at ignoring things he doesn't like, he's far better at bringing up challenging topics), Jon is able to manage some A+ communication on his feelings and the genuine challenging of figuring out how to share upsetting information when he has All The Information, Martin accepts that. I just desperately want a therapist to be there and make them continue this conversation and practice ongoing good communication skills!

Though they resolve this, even though Jon has an explanation that makes sense...he was really leaving this conversation to the last minute. Would he have "[brought] it up at the crossroads" as he claims to Helen? Or would he have avoided it entirely, as she accuses, or waited till they were at the threshold, as he does with The Desolation and the Hunt, leaving Martin to confront terrifying situations without forewarning or planning or explanation.

Again, Jon kind of tried to bring up some of the potential issues with Basira and Daisy before entering the Hunt domain, but kept it Vague and Ominous ("Things aren't...good"). Martin took that vagueness as an opening to avoid engaging with potential bad news. The teensiest bit of therapy for either of them about their communication issues could have let Jon add "I know you're exited but FYI here are some specifics that you should know" and/or Martin go "I'm excited to see them but given that nothing is good right now, can you be more specific?"

Instead, Jon approaches difficult conversations by being Vague and Ominous, Martin gets snarky or passive-aggressive at the vagueness, upset or aggressively avoidant at the Ominousness, Jon closes back up like a turtle into his shell, and the conversation only comes back up when the situation has drastically escalated, leaving them both more upset.

Jon wants Martin to trust him, because explaining what he knows implicitly is an ordeal for him, and because his upbringing by his grandmother has suggested that communicating is generally unwanted and burdensome (See: MAG081 A Guest for Mr. Spider).

Martin wants to know what is going on, because he's in an awful hellscape of shifting rules about what can and cannot hurt them, completely dependent on a brand-new romantic partner for his survival and purpose, and also because his upbringing and coping mechanisms as a caretaker rely on him knowing enough to help, and his time as an archival assistant has given him some not-inconsiderable trauma about being left in the dark (See: MAG118 The Masquerade) (There's also another post in my head about how MAG118 primed Martin for both the Lonely and his development as a more confrontational character in S5)

All that to say.

Martin needs therapy to deal with the way he chooses not to absorb information he doesn't like. Jon needs therapy to understand that sometimes it's ok to bring up important topics even if the other person will be upset. They both need therapy to cope with all the guilt and helplessness around the apocalypse so they stop taking it out on each other. They need therapy together to learn how to work through their conflicting coping mechanisms.

[swordoffrivolousthings]

The gods in PJO are not godly enough, in my opinion

I will start this rant by saying that this is only one of my problems with the PJO series. I understand why Riordan has humanized them, I know this is a middle school age book series. But I am older and I want to make them freaky and strange and kind of eldritch. With little to no explanation as for my choices.

ZEUS. He is the Olympian king of the gods, god of the sky, weather, law and order, destiny and fate and kingship. He is the law, as any king is. Every word he says is godly law, every little order will be followed. He is the king. So, he is stone-faced, made of marble, with no expression other than thoughtfulness and severeness (even if he sometimes isn't). His eyes are pure lightning, the hurricanes that ravage the world and the gentlest of summer rains. Most days, when he speaks of future events, they tend to happen that way, if not overruled by a higher power. His very presence is the ozone layer being brought down, heavy, tiring mortals and demigods out quickly. He treads lightly, with steps like gentle patters of rain, but his every breath is thunder.

HERA. The goddess of marriage, women, the sky and the stars of heaven, and the Olympian queen of the gods. Marriage, despite her own being something less than aspiring, is sacred. Couples that marry are under her protection, she still blesses their marriages. She sky shifts with her emotions, getting darker and night starting to fall. Her himation worn over her head, the only garment visible, reflecting the sky above. Her eyes, two bright stars, seeing something more than human perception can begin to understand.

POSEIDON. Olympian god of the sea, earthquakes, floods, drought and horses. His body is not, just from the corner of the eye, made of muscle, bones and tendons. Water, swirling and moving in the shape of a man, the odd strand of algae. Then you turn and he is barely human, but not saltwater. The waves seek and tug at his heels whenever he walks along the beach. His eyes, oceanic tectonic plates crashing, sending tsunamis to devastate the world. The air around him is salty, sea air clinging to his skin. Algae appear in his wake, reeking of the sea.

DEMETER. Olympian goddess of agriculture, grain and bread who sustained mankind with the earth's rich bounty. In her wake, every step makes a grain sprout, growing tall and healthy, and nothing can take it down. The seasons are slowly blooming and booming in her presence, the spring more verdant, the summer hotter, autumn plentiful beyond measure and winter always frigid. From behind her ears sprout oats and barley, always young and vibrant green, crowning her in the coming bounty. Her eyes are the colour of wheat, and when the wind blows the shadows in her eyes move with it.

ARES. Olympian god of war, battlelust, courage and civil order. He is war, bloody and cruel, senseless, personified. His very presence makes fights break out, indignities and betrayals happen. He is an oppressive force that bring the bravery out of the people, along with all the hate. If he stays long enough in one place, even Olympus, war breaks out, be it civil or not. This is why he never stays in one place too long. He is luting for blood, but war had wearied him. He will not do the same mistake twice, even in war. His eyes are the open wounds of soldiers, bleeding, infected, dying skin and rotting meat.

ATHENA. Olympian goddess of wisdom and good counsel, war, the defence of towns, heroic endeavour, weaving, pottery and various other crafts. Every tapestry and pot and garment worked by hand that is not up to her godly standard shrivels and turns to ash in her presence, obliterated by her beyond-human perfectioned craft. Towns are instantly protected when she is there, good grace and godly favour. War, like Ares, follows her. It is not kinder, nor is it bearable. Calculated, cold, some would argue that her wars are crueler, sadistic. Eyes like garment fiber and shattered pots, blood covering them.

APOLLO. Olympian god of prophecy and oracles, music, song and poetry, archery, healing, plague and disease, and the protection of the young. The sun, a power passed on, burns under his skin. It is the worst in the summer months, when the sun is more preeminent. His music, lighting every room in shades of enticement, is otherworldly, his voice, be it in song or word, is a mastery of perfection. From his hands, a single touch can be salvation or sickness. His arrows, silver for his twin, always strike true, no matter the target. His presence brings prophecies and fates to light. The power of the sun is in his eyes.

ARTEMIS. Olympian goddess of hunting, the wilderness and wild animals. She was also a goddess of childbirth, and the protectress of the girl child up to the age of marriage. Around her sprout forests, wild and untainted, a world where humans could get lost in and never be found again. Wild animals prowl after her, protectors and friends of her hunters. When the night is darkest, a power inherited, her skin lights up, a moon to shine in the dark of the shadows. Her hunters, her girls, are protected and her wrath is painful and cruel, like her domains, and they are recognisable by their golden arrows.

HEPHAESTUS. Olympian god of fire, smiths, craftsmen, metalworking, stonemasonry and sculpture. Beneath his skin flames are visible, a moving part of him, like tattoos. Every piece of metal he works with, no matter how briefly, turns into beatiful and powerful tools, an art all of their own. His buildings are steady and everlasting, the stone protected by his touch. His eyes, the hammer hitting metal, are coloured in such a way that they resemble statue's eyes.

APHRODITE. Olympian goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation. Born of sea foam and godly blood, the salt clings to her. Curls her hair and makes her glow, the power of the sea just under her perfect skin. Everyone finds something beautiful in the face of beauty. It is enchanting, a spell most can hardly exist. She is everything everyone could ever want, a goddess for everyone's taste. Yet her anger is born of the sea, a cruel and unforgiving sort of death. To make love dislike you is to lose it all in the blink of an eye. To disrespect a goddess means death.

HERMES. Olympian god of herds and flocks, travellers and hospitality, roads and trade, thievery and cunning, heralds and diplomacy, language and writing, athletic contests and gymnasiums, astronomy and astrology. He speaks in languages long lost, and his travel notes are written in queer glyphs and writing systems. Sheep like him, without doubt. The souls of humans clash and itch to follow him when he enters a room, beyond willing to be taken to the underworld. The stars illuminate his path, a road he knows by heart but they don't care. They will guide him, no matter what.

DIONYSUS. Olympian god of wine, vegetation, pleasure, festivity, madness and wild frenzy. Vines grow from his footsteps, water and seawater and nectar and any other drink turn to wine in his hand. Where he is, the frenzied, happy and drunk follow, a retinue of people that enjoy and enjoy and enjoy. There is nothing not to like at first glance, and only at first glance. When one looks closer, the insanity begins. It is like sparks in his eyes, a nonsensical word past his lips. When you look closer at the people, there is no happiness in the thaws of madness.

HESTIA. The virgin goddess of the hearth and the home. It does not make her kind, because the gods rarely are. It makes her steady, the fire in the home that keeps the chill away from making itself at home. The fire that lights the way back home, sacred in temples and to extinguish it is to forsake her favour. Homes she has blessed are cozy, full of love, of safety. It does not make them fireproof.

HADES. The king of the underworld and god of the dead. He, king over bones and lost memories. His wife, unnamable, his presence like the heavy hand of time on mortal shoulders. Bones and skulls and the wispy whisper of the lost are his retinue. Half decomposed corpses his servants and valets and butlers. His name, scorned, is never said but on the eve of the winter solstice, when death is the surest companion. His eyes, dark but brittle as bone, promise something any other god can't understand.

PERSEPHONE. Goddess queen of the underworld, wife of the god Hades. She was also the goddess of spring growth. Her presence brings with it the smell of the first flowers of spring, little by little making the world greener. But her steps are always silent, always just a little far from the ground. She is a queen, death is her and her husband's domain. Of course she is ghostly, terrifying. Her perfume is of freshly dug earth and autumnal rain, the weeps of widows and widowers, the death of the young and elderly. Her name is unspoken, a curse when invoked. You will not hear her name on Olympus, in mortal mouths. Kore, Despoena, her titles are safe. Her eye is not benevolent, when it's attention is captured.

[cringefailvox]

Season 2 wishlist. Charlie needs to see Vox for whatever reason. In front of her, Vox is the PERFECT businessman. Charming. Suave. A firm handshake, not too forward, complements Vaggie on her fighting during the extermination, makes it sound like she renounced heaven instead of getting kicked out. He is working SO hard to make the V's seem respectable after Valentino and the entire arm licking thing. And it's working! Charlie is Delighted! It's going great! Until...

"Oh, I'm sorry, I should probably introduce my other business partner! Vox, sir- mister voxtech sir, this is Alastor!"

At which point dramatic bitch Alastor finally steps into the room with the smuggest grin on the fucking planet as Vox glitches out trying to keep his businessman smile in place.

YES!!! i want vox and charlie to meet so bad because the shenanigan possibilities are genuinely endless. the moment alastor shows up vox is going to lose the plot, but until that moment, there's so much to explore with charlie's optimism and forgiving nature vs vox's exploitative attitude and conmanship—she's not stupid, she knows he takes advantage of people (similar to how she knows how dangerous alastor is) but she's kind and hopeful despite that, which vox would take as extreme naivete, but he wouldn't recognize right away i think how smart and determined she is despite that. she knows how bad people in hell are, she doesn't need to be told. vox is as unrepentant as they come, she understands that, and she has faith regardless. he'd think it was stupid but there'd be a niggling piece of him deep down that craves her unconditional acceptance; he performs so much emotional management for the other vees + all of his audience that he'd be very taken aback by someone who actively attunes to his emotional state with nothing but positive intent. what was i talking about. oh yeah season 2 radiostatic ideas. i want charlie to make them do a couples counselling session like sambucky in tfatws