For the first couple of seconds, all Vox can focus on are Alastor's lips. He can taste a hint of iron and spices on them, which isn't surprising, considering who this is. What catches him a little off guard is that they are much softer than he was expecting, especially knowing the sharp teeth hidden just underneath them. Deadly blades that have torn apart thousands of souls.
The contrast sends a shiver of want running along his spine, even if he does his best not to acknowledge it. Despite what the Radio Demon has hinted at, he can't get too ahead of himself. If he rushes it, if he pushes too hard, he'll ruin it all.
So, he does his best to focus on the present and that's when he realises that Alastor isn't returning the kiss. He feels frozen under Vox's mouth and hands and that can't be good, even if he hasn't pulled away yet.
Panic surges inside the TV demon, who is completely oblivious to his rival's inner conflicts, and he instantly makes to pull away, a stream of apologies already flooding his tongue, but he stops when he feels the other Overlord's fingers gripping at his shoulders, preventing him from moving away.
The fear in his expression leaves space to confusion and, then, to shock as he hears the whispered apology. Digital eyes grow wide as he takes in Alastor's somber demeanor, unsure of how to react.
He has never heard his rival apologizing, for anything, to anyone. Not sincerely at least.
"Alastor..." He starts, voice filled with uncertainty, but he's cut off before he can decide what to say when those lips find his once again.
Electricity sparks between Vox's antennae, the uneasiness instantly washed away by a wave of elation. Holy shit, Alastor is kissing him. Alastor is kissing him.
It takes all his self-control not to jump the stag there and then and his hands shake as they press harder against the other's body, betraying the effort he's putting in keeping the kiss light and tender.
After a few moments, he dares to move his other arm down, wrapping it around the Radio Demon's waist and pulling him closer.
"Al, you're a horrible person. And so I am," he speaks up once they break away once again, locking their gazes together. "We suck, we're some of the worst bastards in Hell, from crying out loud. We kill people for fun. We eat them. Even when we were alive, we were both serial killers."
And we've spent decades being enemies and tearing each other apart. So...of course we're going to be shitty to each other. Of course we're going to hurt each other. And maybe we'll never be able to stop doing it, even if we...even if our relationship takes a turn for the best."
As it seems to be doing and as Vox hopes it will keep doing.
"It's who we are, and we can't change it. Fuck what your Princess says. Redemption might be possible, but it's not possible for everyone. And honestly? I don't give a shit. I don't want you to change. I like you 'cause you're a sadistic asshole, it's really fucking hot when I'm not the target of that." He pauses for a moment, with a sheepish grin. "...And maybe it's a little hot also when you're being mean to me."
He has already admitted that he gets turned on by the idea of Alastor goring him, so he's probably stating the obvious.
"I'm not saying that I don't want you to be...less shitty with me, because I want that, but...I already know that we'll hurt each other again in the future. And I'm fine with that. If it's the price to pay to have you, then I'll gladly pay it. Besides...it's not like I've ever had a healthy relationship, with anyone, ever. So..." A shrug. "I guess it's either toxic or nothing with me."