RadioApple X Reader: Imperfect

70. Rumors

*** Your POV ***

You woke up from an awfully comfy nap on Lucifer's lap find to Alastor fiddling with his suit and tie by the side of the couch. Somehow making himself look perfectly presentable without the use of a mirror like he always did. He was in the same ansamble as always, black gloves this time. Lucifer was still petting your ears as you groaned awake.

"And where are you getting ready to go?" You asked rubbing your eyes.

Alastor dusted off his monocle on his suit, "Overlord meeting, nothing serious." He said as if that was in fact nothing serious. When you all knew the overlords distaste for the Radio Demon has only grown deeper, and this would be the first meeting since you revealed your relationship to the hotel. Surely the news have reached them by now.

"Alastor you can't just go alone, you have a big red target on your back." You stood up, attempting to look frustrated, but instead unable to help yourself and started fixing Alastor's already perfect collar.

"My darling, I appreciate your concern, really," The stag sighed softly, putting his arms down to let you do whatever unnecessary fixing you wanted, "but I've had a big red target on my back for the past century and not just because of my lovely suit."

"This is different Alastor! At least have Lucifer come with you." You were now onto dusting off around his front suit pocket and lining up the button edges, trying really hard not to meet his amused gaze.

"Lucifer is the King of Hell, his presence would not be welcome on the meeting of overlords." He said softly.

"Actually." Lucifer cut in, standing up and putting his cane to his chin, "That is not a bad idea."

You turned to beam at Lucifer but Alastor gave him an extremely flat look. "No."

"Oh hush, I don't mean actually participating." The angel was now wearing his widest cheshire grin that proved just how much his time with you and Alastor had affected him. "I mean we can use some of my unique talents." He took a couple of steps towards Alastor and reached up to place a hand on his shoulder. There was a soft pop and a bright flash of light where he stood just a second ago, and suddenly he was replaced by a gorgeous white python wrapped around Alastor's crimson upper arm. The snake had the same vibrant golden eyes and patterns in the shape of a crown on its head and a red underside like Lucifer's vest.

"OH MY GOSH YOU'RE SO CUTE!" You exclaimed bouncing over to give the snake Lucifer a little chin rub, which he returned with a flick of the tongue. Alastor's expression morphed gradually from apprehension, to understanding and then finally amusement, before he chuckled.

"Oh, I see." He shook his head, as if mentally chastising himself for not thinking of that sooner, "Alright. But no funny business during the meeting." He pointed stern finger at Lucifer's snout. In response, the snake found its way around his arm briefly then wound itself around his neck to nuzzle the underside of the demon's jaw before slithering underneath his suit jacket to find a hidden but comfy spot.

"Thank you!" You said at both of them, "That makes me feel better."

Alastor grabbed your chin with thumb and forefinger and kissed you deeply, a low growl making your insides vibrate before pulling away. "We will be back soon. It's etouffee for dinner, by the way, I know you like that." You nodded, acknowledging the unsaid plea to stay here. With a pleased nod, Alastor melted into shadows presumably popping up somewhere closer to the actual meeting spot.

*** Alastor's POV ***

Well, this was definitely a very different kind of feeling. I was never very worried going the overlord meetings as there was always a rule of truce during them - otherwise no one would attend. And power wise it would take half of them to even be a threat to me. But this time I was untouchable, I knew so in my soul. The thrum of Lucifers aura underneath my suit permeated deep into my bones. He was careful not to let it leak much further than that as to keep discrete but I still felt it on my skin where his snake body touched. Hopefully proving the extent of Lucifer's protection to the outside world not be required, that would cause its own myriad of problems after all. But the knowledge alone was enough to relax my shoulders and put a special pep in my step.