Deadly Kiss.

Strings.

Midnight's arrival was unexpected, but nonetheless Asher, Midnight and Sir Pentious made quick work of fixing the wall whilst Sir Pentious's cookies were baking, Nifty and Charlie worked on decorations while they fixed the wall until eventually Asher and Midnight were able to pitch in.

Asher helped Charlie put on the finishing touches before she stood next to Alastor, this being the first time in a few days she'd actually been able to be around him. He peered down at her, his grin softening for a moment before returning to normal. She gives him a small wave, her ears perked up.

He chuckled before waving back, noticing how comfortable she seemed to be getting without her hat or trench coat. "Are you sure you're okay with Lucifer seeing your traits, my dear?" He asked in a low voice.

Asher shrugged, unsure. "It's definitely going to be an experience." She answers, but he's unsatisfied with her answer and snaps his fingers, a red waist coat similar to his appearing in his hands.

He helps her slip it on over her black tank top and matching spandex shorts which revealed more star like freckles and a couple of tattoos. The added color looked quite nice on her.

She chuckled shyly before thanking him, cursing her pulse for racing the way it was.

His grin grew slightly, and he seemed satisfied that at least her tail was covered and she wouldn't be so overwhelmed by being exposed.

Midnight watched the interaction, her tails wagging slightly. She'd never seen Asher behave like that  around anyone, as the fox knew too well that the doe's past haunted her especially with Stefan hounding her so much.

Despite the happiness that her friend seemed to have found herself in, Midnight couldn't help but feel bitter.

-♡

"Charlie!!" Lucifer yelled in glee, hugging his daughter.

Charlie accepts the affection stiffly before complaining she couldn't breathe, making Lucifer release the blonde.

Alastor disappears from Asher's side, introducing himself in his usual spunky way.

"Alastor sir, it's a pleasure- quite the pleasure!" He says, his usual grin seeming tight.

Asher watched, knowing he was up to something. "Daddy issues." Husker mumbled under his breath, making Asher look at the cat-like demon with a raised brow.

She shrugs, watching the mayhem unfold as Alastor and Lucifer get familiar with each other.

"-Actually it was my idea." Alastor says as Asher approaches, staying quiet as she settles next to Charlie.

"Hahaha, well it's not very clever!" Lucifer says, and Asher feels Charlie stiffen beside her.

She looks up, seeing a hurt look briefly flood Charlie's eyes before she covers it.

Alastor scowls despite still holding his ever present grin. "Hahaha, fuck you." Alastor growls, getting in Lucifer's face and that's when Charlie decides to intervene whilst Asher focuses on her now rapidly beating pulse and the blood rushing to her face.

Alastor did things that Asher didn't appreciate.

-♡

Charlie had nearly begged Asher to follow her when it came time to show her father around the rest of the hotel, not that she needed to beg Asher as the doe rather liked being around Charlie now that she was used to the demon princess, especially when another demoness; Mimzy, arrived and eased Alastor's tension slightly.

She was walking next to Alastor, staying quiet when Husker approached. Both Asher and Alastor stopped, Asher turning her full attention to the cat demon whilst Alastor merely side-eyed him.

"Boss, a word?" Husker asked.

Asher looked up at Alastor, silently asking what he wanted her to do. He nodded for her to stay put as Charlie and her father walked on.

"What is it?" Alastor asked, the filter on his voice only slightly noticeable.

"You and I both know Mimzy only shows up when she needs somethin'." Husk begins, quickly becoming agitated.

"Bitch is crazy, and who knows what kinda demon she fucked with to come runnin' to you." He finishes with a huff.

Alastor's smile tightens. "It's nothing I can't handle, don't worry Husker." Alastor says, turning back to Asher.

Asher stays quiet, her interests actually piqued.

"Who in their right mind would cross me?!" Alastor laughs.

"I mean.. gah.. you've been gone a while." Husker begins, and Asher nods to herself realizing that was true.

Asher had been in Hell for only fifteen years when Alastor dropped out of existence for those seven years.

"And it's not like anybody knows why." Husker says, and Alastor stops him while he's ahead.

"And they don't need to know, and don't you worry your fuzzy head about it." The Radio Demon cooed, the filter in his voice getting stronger.

"You may own my soul," Husker begins, voice deepening into a threatening growl.

Asher feels the fur on her ears and tail fluff out threateningly as Husker gets hostile, but she doesn't move or say anything.

"But I ain't your fuckin' pet." He finishes, snarling.

Alastor laughs at this. "Hahaha, but you are~" he chuckles with a purr before continuing towards Asher.

"Big talk for someone who's also on a leash." Husker growls, and Asher is first hand witness to how the lights flicker off and stay dimmed as Alastor's eyes turn into glowing red radio dials.

"Aha.. what did you say?" Alastor's voice is deeper slightly, but it was noticeable and Asher's fur stayed fluffed up in alarm.

Husker gapes at Alastor before chains wrap around his neck, making him fall from the sudden weight.

"I- uh.. fuck- nothin'-" he mutters, but Alastor cuts him off again.

"If you ever say that again," the Radio Demon begins, winding the chain around his staff as he walked towards Husker.

"I will tear your soul apart," he continues, and as he says the rest of his sentence he phases into a humongous wendigo type of demon and then phases back.

"And broadcast your screams for every other disrespectful wretch who dares to question me." His smile is feral, his eyes narrowed dangerously.

"Understood." Husker muttered, eyes unfocused and hazy with fear as he trembled.

"Lovely." Alastor said before the lights turn back on and Alastor is back to his cheerful self.

"Good talk my good man! Always a pleasure to catch up." He says, guiding Asher back into walking by placing a hand on her lower back just above her tail.