Gotta go into RadioApple hater mode again, sorry in advance.
However, one of my major gripes against it that I just thought about:
It feels like a redundant, inferior version of RadioStatic. And it primarily has to do with the differences between Vox and Lucifer, as well as Alastor's respective dynamics with both of them.
Despite the controversy around this ship, I still think it's pretty great because of the set-up:
No matter how you might think of them, either as individuals or next to each other, Alastor and Vox are pretty shitty human beings in different ways. And it's incorporated into their dynamic with each other, all while simultaneously giving each side their own share of sympathy and merit. Alastor definitely shot down Vox in a cruel, over-the-top, way, but considering his past life, there could be a chance that he thinks Vox could've manipulated him. And while Vox was sympathetic when he was rejected by Alastor, he reacted in an equally-poor manner, up to and included some nasty sexual stuff (how exactly could he have known about Alastor's lack of a tail??)
The complicated relationship between Alastor and Vox does have layers to it, especially thanks to the focus in Season 2. Alastor seems to have considerable understanding of Vox's character, which is why his manipulations of the TV man were rather effective. Vox's motivations also stem from craving Alastor's acknowledgement and approval, which is partially why Alastor's aloofness drives him crazy.
In summary, RadioStatic/Silence could count as "peak toxic yaoi"; you're not sure which side is worth rooting for because they're both awful boys, but that's okay, you just want to see them fuck around with each other. And beyond the mutual vitriol and hatred, you can sense a weird sort of respect.
Compared to the dark appeals of Alastor and Vox, Lucifer is more widely acknowledged as a sympathetic character with relatable moments. Conversely, this dynamic might as well have Alastor's more unflattering traits pushed to the forefront.
The reason the whole feud started is because Alastor got butthurt over Lucifer not recognizing him, despite his infamy. His response? Making himself look like a grandstanding father figure for Charlie when he was previously apathetic and uncaring to her plight, which also hit the insecure Lucifer, Charlie's actual father, right where it hurt. And thus, Lucifer got provoked and a dick-measuring contest ensued in "Hell's Greatest Dad".
In short, Alastor was being petty just because Lucifer didn't know who he was.
Although others may criticize Lucifer's disdain for Sinners on the grounds of it being problematic, in Alastor's case, he's not giving the King of Hell much reason to be nice to him. Indeed, as of this writing, every other interaction afterwards is just more petty bickering. Not to mention, the worst Lucifer ever did to Alastor is just verbally jab at him--as the King of Hell, he's restricted from (directly) harming Sinners. It's hard to see his disdain for Alastor in a bad light when Vox outright victimized Alastor.
Not to mention, canon invites more concern for Lucifer based on Alastor staying at the hotel with the intention of using him in his plans. Considering how Lucifer's bout of suffering in Season 2 led to major outcries of support and anger in the fandom, I'm surprised that no one is worried about Alastor screwing with Lucifer again, this time on a much worse scale than before.
Basically, whatever one has to say about RadioStatic/Silence, it's still a great ship because of the complexities and layers to it, no doubt influenced by how equally-unhinged Alastor and Vox are. RadioApple, by comparison, just doesn't have that same appeal to it because A) Lucifer is a much lighter character by comparison, and B) there's not a lot to it, from what's demonstrated in canon.
So yeah. I prefer Alastor x Vox, sorry not sorry.
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