(Dove/Multimuse)

@siempreminta Vox didn’t answer immediately.He watched her instead—the way her eyes lit up not just with approval, but with ideas, already moving three steps ahead, already building something bigger out of what he’d made. Then he nodded, slow and deliberate.

“I agree. we won’t aim for ‘close,’” he said smoothly. We’ll redefine the standard. " He’d expected approval. Maybe a sharp nod. A quick, “not bad.” At most, a measured kind of praise filtered through her usual standards.

Velvette loved fashion—lived it, breathed it, built herself around it. She was a designer down to her bones, which meant her expectations weren’t just high— They were brutal. So he’d accounted for that.

Refined every line. Reworked every proportion. Adjusted, recalibrated, perfected until there was nothing left to improve without starting over entirely. “I will design mine, hand you the blueprints,” Vox said, voice smooth and even, slipping back into that controlled cadence he wore like armor. “I commissioned a designer who works for Asmodeus for that outfit—but the concept was mine. I left the execution to someone else.” He stepped closer, gesturing lightly to the spread of schematics across her table. “I have a company to run, Velvette. I don’t have time to sit in front of a sewing machine.”

A beat. Then, quieter—deliberate: “There’s nobody in Hell I trust more than you to bring designs to life.” It wasn’t embellished. Not dressed up. Just… placed there. Carefully.

“In return,” he continued, tone sharpening with purpose, slipping into something more familiar—more powerful, “I will expand your reach. Not just increase it—optimize it.” His screen flickered, data cascading faintly beneath the surface. “Algorithmic trend prediction. I can track what Hell is responding to in real time. Mass projection—your outfits won’t just be worn, they’ll be seen everywhere at once. Screens, broadcasts, loops, repetition until they’re unavoidable.”

He didn’t deflect it. He didn’t reroute it into something safer, something transactional, or something he could package neatly and file away under strategy or gain. It stayed exactly where it was: unoptimized.

Because confidence—hers, in him—wasn’t something he could quantify as easily as numbers, trends, or control. And neither was his, in her.

He paused, letting the concept settle before diving back in. "Embedded signal threads. Low-frequency broadcast pulses—harmless, but perceptible on a subconscious level. The outfit doesn’t just attract attention… it sustains it. Think of it as audience retention, but wearable.”

A beat. Then, almost as an afterthought—

A brief pause thinking, calculating. Then continues on. Fully aware of her arms around his, doesn't mind at all.

Not pulling away. Not adjusting, just lingering

A faint flicker crossed his screen, the warm blue deepening at the edges as her touch registered—unexpected, unplanned, and somehow more disruptive than any variable he’d accounted for.

“…Yes,” he said, his voice quieter now, but no less precise. “Ambient-responsive pigments. They recalibrate based on surrounding light, temperature, and dominant color fields.”

He turned his hand slightly—just enough for his fingers to align more naturally with hers over the page, as if it were incidental.

His fingers tightened just slightly in response. Not enough to claim. Enough to acknowledge.

“…It can,” he said at last, voice lower, steadier than he felt. “Adaptation doesn’t require compromise.”

A beat.

Then, almost as if clarifying—but not really

The faint hum beneath his screen shifted, that warm blue deepening—not flickering now, not unstable. Settled. Considered.

“…Balance,” he repeated, voice low, measured—but no longer distant. Not detached. He adjusted his grip—subtle, intentional—fitting more naturally with hers rather than simply responding to it.

“That would imply equilibrium between opposing systems,” he continued, the words familiar, safe—but the tone wasn’t purely analytical anymore. “Mutual adjustment. Sustained alignment without loss of identity.”

A beat. Then, quieter—

"Agreed," he muttered. It was sparse and absolute. He didn't wrap the word in his usual flair or polish it to keep her at arm's length. It was simply a promise.

His hand shifted minutely against hers. He didn’t squeeze, nor did he retreat. He just settled in, as if their touch had crossed the line from a strange fluke to something... permitted. Something meant to be there. For a rare moment, he didn't pivot back to logistics or try to regain the upper hand with metrics and data. There was only the hushed, mutual space they now occupied.

“Are we still talking about doing this unique clothing line?”

Lilith looks at Velvette, as well as well as the entirety of the high council. Asmodeus sits quietly with an unreadable expression, not mad, not happy either. " Step forward , Velvette". She says, too calmly, she's not mad she's quietly deciding. Malcor reported her to them not to be petty at time, she has own reasons.

Asmodeus speaks, his voice smooth. "Lilith is right. Malcor isn't the type for petty games like rage baiting. She's an engineer — her mind runs on mechanics, logic, and precision. Rage baiting is childish, the kind of thing immature specks do when they can't handle real conversation. She's extremely polite too and very respectful. Rage baiting is extremely disrespectful."

Leviathan speaks. "The undeniable logic of this matter is not who did what. The fact is, Velvette almost broke Vex. And if he breaks, Hell breaks. The world breaks. That is the truth. And you stand here, apologizing, as though it's a personal dispute. It's not. It's survival. I'm sorry doesn't cut it since it's about the world, not opps. I spilled the milk"

Mammon nods quickly. "I know rage baiting when i can hear it. That's obviously that Velvette is doing. Malcor doesn't have a drop of malice in her. She's all logic. I agree with Levi! She almost killed the economy of hell the world."

" Vex told me he was feeling new surges of voltage in back constantly, in other words that means energy was trapped energy stuck in a loop, a surgical procedure was the answer to this. It has been taken care of now your highness. To soften the edge he had to he sedated. While Velvette and i were waiting for it to take effect i figured I'd make conversation and talking about him seemed appropriate.

" Then you two weren't working at all, that is perfectly acceptable time to make small talk"Leviathan says pointedly. " You two were waiting for the sedative to take effect. Talking about the patient is a perfectly fine subject, talking about anything related to them."

Malcor gives a tiny nod to confirm.

Satan lowly growls dangerously his gaze fixated upon Velvette. " The only one rage baiting here is her. Your impulsive action could've triggered heaven to declare war, the the extermination to begin again."

The king of wrath has spoken, a alone murmur of discussion erupts amongst the other sins both concern and disapproval

"Since Vex is technically property of the high council and is deeply tied to the fundamental root of the system of hell. Malcor is the architect of it. Her action is breaking law" Satan continue his growl now louder as if were breathing down Velvette's neck from where he's seated

"Her claim doesn't make any sense. Velvette says she didn't know at the time. Since you are one of those Vees then you'd know what exactly he is. " Leviathan says. " You know perfectly well that he's fundamental to hell"

" Yeah yeah! I mean i do admire a good lie but this is just cheap" Mammon says. " It wouldn't even be profitable if lies could be sold!"

" High council. If i may? " Malcor says professionally. " I understand this may or may not count. Lord Satan. Queen Lilith. Her action technically counts as high treason against the crown correct since he's always been fundamental to the economy of hell as the system. "

" That's correct. " Satan growls.

Lilith nods. " Go on."

"And that's a high level offense?"

" Yes. " Satan continues on

" I see. I'd like to point out that Velvette has helped me before ensuring that Vex is secured, when he has issues she's always there to aid and i will admit she is very helpful. To be specific. I am not defending her high council. I am making a point."

A quiet murmur or discussion erupts like a wave amongst the other sins, conflicted, others disapprove and don't care what Velvette has done in the past she could've potentially triggered heaven to declare a war she committed high level treason against the crown she could've ended the world.

Satan's growl cuts through the murmurs, his gaze burning into Velvette.

"Helpful? She helped once. She betrayed the Crown once. And that betrayal almost started a war with Heaven. Past 'help' doesn't erase high treason.treason demands punishment. I won't let 'helpful' become the excuse that ends Hell." Satan's growl cuts through the murmurs, his gaze burning into Velvette

" Actually. She's helped then once Lord Satan, but i understand." Malcor says, calmly looking at the sin of wrath. ".

Lilith pauses thinking--- this a very tricky situation. " Well it's true that past days doesn't erased high level treason we all can't deny it that she has done good deeds before', but the question is because of that should she truly be punished?"

" She broke the law!" Satan rages. " She could've ended the world all because of one impulsive action. Could've given heaven reason to declare war, reason to begin the the extermination again. Must i say more? Of course she should be!"

Lilith pauses again eying Velvette with an unreadable expression deciding. " Malcor, thank you for your input. You've said all that is necessary. This is Velvette's trial not yours, you may leave now. "

Lilith sighs heavily. " My love. As much as i adore your mercy and kindness. Satan does have a point. Leviathan does as well , this isn't oops i spilled the milk. It's a matter that could've resulted in the end of the world and reality---- well cosmic sized things would've happened. This isn't an accident. "

Mammon nods sharply, his voice sharp with agreement. "Lilith's right. Satan's right. This ain't 'oops I spilled the milk.' She almost broke the economy, almost started a war, almost ended the world. Past help doesn't erase high treason. Hotel work for a month? That's not punishment — that's a vacation. If lies could be sold, hers wouldn't even be profitable. Punishment needs to match the crime. And this crime? Cosmic."

" She wouldn't even make it a month. She would be redeemed an in heaven by the end of next week" Leviathan points out. " Think about what happened when Sir Pentious was there. That snake wasn't there for long then before we know it the news gets out that he made it to heaven"

Another another low discussion of murmurs erupts again, because Leviathan has a point and she is right.

" I say---EXECUTION. That's what happens sinners break the law. That's what i do." Satan says dangerously.

" Now Satan. Let's not resort to murder." Lilith says elegantly. " She will be stripped or her overlord status reduced back to an average sinner. How long. Depends on how long if she can make up for high level treason"

"Anything you say?"

A familiar shadow appeared besides her, the signature smile beaming with a hidden motive, "If I may address the council, I think I can offer something of the latter that will please both parties."

Mammon immediately jumps in, "Hold up — Alastor's whole radio show is cheap as hell! Like, who even listens to that static-filled garbage? It's got less soul than a discount bargain bin, and the 'entertainment' is just you smiling creepily while torturing people with your voice. Save the 'pleasing both parties' act, you're just trying to steal Velvette for your own cheap freak show!"

Lilith slowly shakes her head. " You are not fooling anybody Alastor. Especially not me, you always have your own agenda. You spend your time at daughters hotel not because you wish to see sinners get redeemed, which does count as treason. You have a deal with the overlord Rosie that doesn't shield you."

Asmodeus smirks, his voice dripping with venom, "And let's not forget Alastor's entire 'past' in Hell is a bloody lie he made himself. He's not even a real Overlord by birthright, he's just a self-made fraud who climbed up through murder and manipulation. So yeah, he's got no title, no legacy, no protection. You target people when they are at their lowest most desperate point when they'd so anything to get out of something, do anything to get" something"

He circles around the shaking Velvette, his fingers delicately twirling her hair with a chuckle.

A beat.

"Members of the council, I propose a soul contract. Granted, it would be temporary until you deem it fit to release her, and she would still be an Overlord. However, it will bw under my watch, and I will only grant access to her powers when I see fit. She will still work under Lord Asmodeus, but I will be her supervisor to make certain she doesn't try anything reckless."

Velvette goes to object, but her mouth is clamped shut by one of his personal demons. He leaned on his staff, glancing at the sins and Lilith as well, "So, what say you, my fine council members?"

Satan erupts, flames surging around him as he roars, "A SOUL CONTRACT?! THAT'S A VIOLATION OF FREE WILL, ALASTOR!" His claws point directly at the Radio Demon, "YOU DON'T WANT TO PUNISH HER — YOU WANT TO STRAIGHT UP STEAL HER SOUL! That's not justice, that's JUST YOU TRYING TO OWN HER!"

SHE'S GETTING STRIPPED OF HER POWER, NOT GIVEN TO YOU AS A PERSONAL TOOL! A SOUL CONTRACT SHIP, ALASTOR — AND I WON'T ALLOW YOU TO STEAL WHAT DOESN'T BELONG TO YOU!!"

Asmodeus's voice drips with disgust, his eyes narrowing as he sneers, "Alastor, that's non-consensual — and that's not how we do things. You're trying to force a soul contract on someone who didn't agree to it. That's disgusting, and I won't allow you to violates free will like that." He turns away, "Velvette's getting punished, but not by becoming your personal slave. Your idea is out"

Lilith stands up then walks over to Velvette then snaps her fingers and her mouth is unclamped, her motherly instincts kicking in and helps her to her feet. " No. I have a better idea. You'll be under my supervision. Where no harm shall come to you dear."

She looks at Alastor hell burning in her eyes.

" You don't deserve your power and status." With another snap of her finger Alastor is stripped of his power and status

"Satan. Execute him. This plan of is enough reason. "

" With pleasure" Satan growls he stands and grabs Alastor by the neck like a wet cat then vanishes into pitch darkness.

" Velvette is my responsibility now. meeting adjourned "

" Lucifer. I will meet you at Charlotte's hotel later" She doesn't wait for anybody to wait, she takes Velvette by the hand and leads her in portal bringing her to the hotel then steps in the portal closes behind them.

-

When the portal opens again, it opens at Morning Star Palace.

Then Lilith motherly turns her attention onto her.

With a cackle, he disappeared into the shadows and back st the hotel. Bee narrowed her gaze at the king, "Really? REALLY?"

He shrinks back with a shewo8sh chuckle, "Heh heh...whoops...forgot about that...bye!"

In a ouff if squeaky smoke, he was gone.

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Velvette turns her face from her, clearly upset, "I'm fine...I probably would've been better off with Alastor...at least he wouldn't make me a common sinner..."

"MOM!"

Lilith says, speaking to her as a mother, not as the queen

A beat goes by.

Velvette turns her head to glare at Lilith, "ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!"

Alastor gave a respectful bow, "I apologize for not saying anything sooner, but it was part of my plan to make.certain that she ended up in the custody of the Morningstars.:

"AND THE BLOODY ARCH DEMON THING?!"

Velvette finally chimed in, "Look, as much as I hate what he tried to do, the princess has a point. Trust me, I was ready to cuss out the entire council. More importantly, why didn't YOUR HUSBAND tell YOU?"

POOF

Lilith looks at Velvette, as well as well as the entirety of the high council. Asmodeus sits quietly with an unreadable expression, not mad, not happy either. " Step forward , Velvette". She says, too calmly, she's not mad she's quietly deciding. Malcor reported her to them not to be petty at time, she has own reasons.

Asmodeus speaks, his voice smooth. "Lilith is right. Malcor isn't the type for petty games like rage baiting. She's an engineer — her mind runs on mechanics, logic, and precision. Rage baiting is childish, the kind of thing immature specks do when they can't handle real conversation. She's extremely polite too and very respectful. Rage baiting is extremely disrespectful."

Leviathan speaks. "The undeniable logic of this matter is not who did what. The fact is, Velvette almost broke Vex. And if he breaks, Hell breaks. The world breaks. That is the truth. And you stand here, apologizing, as though it's a personal dispute. It's not. It's survival. I'm sorry doesn't cut it since it's about the world, not opps. I spilled the milk"

Mammon nods quickly. "I know rage baiting when i can hear it. That's obviously that Velvette is doing. Malcor doesn't have a drop of malice in her. She's all logic. I agree with Levi! She almost killed the economy of hell the world."

" Vex told me he was feeling new surges of voltage in back constantly, in other words that means energy was trapped energy stuck in a loop, a surgical procedure was the answer to this. It has been taken care of now your highness. To soften the edge he had to he sedated. While Velvette and i were waiting for it to take effect i figured I'd make conversation and talking about him seemed appropriate.

" Then you two weren't working at all, that is perfectly acceptable time to make small talk"Leviathan says pointedly. " You two were waiting for the sedative to take effect. Talking about the patient is a perfectly fine subject, talking about anything related to them."

Malcor gives a tiny nod to confirm.

Satan lowly growls dangerously his gaze fixated upon Velvette. " The only one rage baiting here is her. Your impulsive action could've triggered heaven to declare war, the the extermination to begin again."

The king of wrath has spoken, a alone murmur of discussion erupts amongst the other sins both concern and disapproval

"Since Vex is technically property of the high council and is deeply tied to the fundamental root of the system of hell. Malcor is the architect of it. Her action is breaking law" Satan continue his growl now louder as if were breathing down Velvette's neck from where he's seated

"Her claim doesn't make any sense. Velvette says she didn't know at the time. Since you are one of those Vees then you'd know what exactly he is. " Leviathan says. " You know perfectly well that he's fundamental to hell"

" Yeah yeah! I mean i do admire a good lie but this is just cheap" Mammon says. " It wouldn't even be profitable if lies could be sold!"

" High council. If i may? " Malcor says professionally. " I understand this may or may not count. Lord Satan. Queen Lilith. Her action technically counts as high treason against the crown correct since he's always been fundamental to the economy of hell as the system. "

" That's correct. " Satan growls.

Lilith nods. " Go on."

"And that's a high level offense?"

" Yes. " Satan continues on

" I see. I'd like to point out that Velvette has helped me before ensuring that Vex is secured, when he has issues she's always there to aid and i will admit she is very helpful. To be specific. I am not defending her high council. I am making a point."

A quiet murmur or discussion erupts like a wave amongst the other sins, conflicted, others disapprove and don't care what Velvette has done in the past she could've potentially triggered heaven to declare a war she committed high level treason against the crown she could've ended the world.

Satan's growl cuts through the murmurs, his gaze burning into Velvette.

"Helpful? She helped once. She betrayed the Crown once. And that betrayal almost started a war with Heaven. Past 'help' doesn't erase high treason.treason demands punishment. I won't let 'helpful' become the excuse that ends Hell." Satan's growl cuts through the murmurs, his gaze burning into Velvette

" Actually. She's helped then once Lord Satan, but i understand." Malcor says, calmly looking at the sin of wrath. ".

Lilith pauses thinking--- this a very tricky situation. " Well it's true that past days doesn't erased high level treason we all can't deny it that she has done good deeds before', but the question is because of that should she truly be punished?"

" She broke the law!" Satan rages. " She could've ended the world all because of one impulsive action. Could've given heaven reason to declare war, reason to begin the the extermination again. Must i say more? Of course she should be!"

Lilith pauses again eying Velvette with an unreadable expression deciding. " Malcor, thank you for your input. You've said all that is necessary. This is Velvette's trial not yours, you may leave now. "

Lilith sighs heavily. " My love. As much as i adore your mercy and kindness. Satan does have a point. Leviathan does as well , this isn't oops i spilled the milk. It's a matter that could've resulted in the end of the world and reality---- well cosmic sized things would've happened. This isn't an accident. "

Mammon nods sharply, his voice sharp with agreement. "Lilith's right. Satan's right. This ain't 'oops I spilled the milk.' She almost broke the economy, almost started a war, almost ended the world. Past help doesn't erase high treason. Hotel work for a month? That's not punishment — that's a vacation. If lies could be sold, hers wouldn't even be profitable. Punishment needs to match the crime. And this crime? Cosmic."

" She wouldn't even make it a month. She would be redeemed an in heaven by the end of next week" Leviathan points out. " Think about what happened when Sir Pentious was there. That snake wasn't there for long then before we know it the news gets out that he made it to heaven"

Another another low discussion of murmurs erupts again, because Leviathan has a point and she is right.

" I say---EXECUTION. That's what happens sinners break the law. That's what i do." Satan says dangerously.

" Now Satan. Let's not resort to murder." Lilith says elegantly. " She will be stripped or her overlord status reduced back to an average sinner. How long. Depends on how long if she can make up for high level treason"

"Anything you say?"

A familiar shadow appeared besides her, the signature smile beaming with a hidden motive, "If I may address the council, I think I can offer something of the latter that will please both parties."

Mammon immediately jumps in, "Hold up — Alastor's whole radio show is cheap as hell! Like, who even listens to that static-filled garbage? It's got less soul than a discount bargain bin, and the 'entertainment' is just you smiling creepily while torturing people with your voice. Save the 'pleasing both parties' act, you're just trying to steal Velvette for your own cheap freak show!"

Lilith slowly shakes her head. " You are not fooling anybody Alastor. Especially not me, you always have your own agenda. You spend your time at daughters hotel not because you wish to see sinners get redeemed, which does count as treason. You have a deal with the overlord Rosie that doesn't shield you."

Asmodeus smirks, his voice dripping with venom, "And let's not forget Alastor's entire 'past' in Hell is a bloody lie he made himself. He's not even a real Overlord by birthright, he's just a self-made fraud who climbed up through murder and manipulation. So yeah, he's got no title, no legacy, no protection. You target people when they are at their lowest most desperate point when they'd so anything to get out of something, do anything to get" something"

He circles around the shaking Velvette, his fingers delicately twirling her hair with a chuckle.

A beat.

"Members of the council, I propose a soul contract. Granted, it would be temporary until you deem it fit to release her, and she would still be an Overlord. However, it will bw under my watch, and I will only grant access to her powers when I see fit. She will still work under Lord Asmodeus, but I will be her supervisor to make certain she doesn't try anything reckless."

Velvette goes to object, but her mouth is clamped shut by one of his personal demons. He leaned on his staff, glancing at the sins and Lilith as well, "So, what say you, my fine council members?"

Satan erupts, flames surging around him as he roars, "A SOUL CONTRACT?! THAT'S A VIOLATION OF FREE WILL, ALASTOR!" His claws point directly at the Radio Demon, "YOU DON'T WANT TO PUNISH HER — YOU WANT TO STRAIGHT UP STEAL HER SOUL! That's not justice, that's JUST YOU TRYING TO OWN HER!"

SHE'S GETTING STRIPPED OF HER POWER, NOT GIVEN TO YOU AS A PERSONAL TOOL! A SOUL CONTRACT SHIP, ALASTOR — AND I WON'T ALLOW YOU TO STEAL WHAT DOESN'T BELONG TO YOU!!"

Asmodeus's voice drips with disgust, his eyes narrowing as he sneers, "Alastor, that's non-consensual — and that's not how we do things. You're trying to force a soul contract on someone who didn't agree to it. That's disgusting, and I won't allow you to violates free will like that." He turns away, "Velvette's getting punished, but not by becoming your personal slave. Your idea is out"

Lilith stands up then walks over to Velvette then snaps her fingers and her mouth is unclamped, her motherly instincts kicking in and helps her to her feet. " No. I have a better idea. You'll be under my supervision. Where no harm shall come to you dear."

She looks at Alastor hell burning in her eyes.

" You don't deserve your power and status." With another snap of her finger Alastor is stripped of his power and status

"Satan. Execute him. This plan of is enough reason. "

" With pleasure" Satan growls he stands and grabs Alastor by the neck like a wet cat then vanishes into pitch darkness.

" Velvette is my responsibility now. meeting adjourned "

" Lucifer. I will meet you at Charlotte's hotel later" She doesn't wait for anybody to wait, she takes Velvette by the hand and leads her in portal bringing her to the hotel then steps in the portal closes behind them.

-

When the portal opens again, it opens at Morning Star Palace.

Then Lilith motherly turns her attention onto her.

With a cackle, he disappeared into the shadows and back st the hotel. Bee narrowed her gaze at the king, "Really? REALLY?"

He shrinks back with a shewo8sh chuckle, "Heh heh...whoops...forgot about that...bye!"

In a ouff if squeaky smoke, he was gone.

_________________

Velvette turns her face from her, clearly upset, "I'm fine...I probably would've been better off with Alastor...at least he wouldn't make me a common sinner..."

"MOM!"

Lilith says, speaking to her as a mother, not as the queen

A beat goes by.

Velvette turns her head to glare at Lilith, "ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?!"

Alastor gave a respectful bow, "I apologize for not saying anything sooner, but it was part of my plan to make.certain that she ended up in the custody of the Morningstars.:

"AND THE BLOODY ARCH DEMON THING?!"

“Biggest Imp ever…” A few moments later he peeked back out, eyes half-closed and glassy. “…you know, if anyone asks tomorrow, I totally almost won.”

He pointed lazily at Loona.

Lilith looks at Velvette, as well as well as the entirety of the high council. Asmodeus sits quietly with an unreadable expression, not mad, not happy either. " Step forward , Velvette". She says, too calmly, she's not mad she's quietly deciding. Malcor reported her to them not to be petty at time, she has own reasons.

Asmodeus speaks, his voice smooth. "Lilith is right. Malcor isn't the type for petty games like rage baiting. She's an engineer — her mind runs on mechanics, logic, and precision. Rage baiting is childish, the kind of thing immature specks do when they can't handle real conversation. She's extremely polite too and very respectful. Rage baiting is extremely disrespectful."

Leviathan speaks. "The undeniable logic of this matter is not who did what. The fact is, Velvette almost broke Vex. And if he breaks, Hell breaks. The world breaks. That is the truth. And you stand here, apologizing, as though it's a personal dispute. It's not. It's survival. I'm sorry doesn't cut it since it's about the world, not opps. I spilled the milk"

Mammon nods quickly. "I know rage baiting when i can hear it. That's obviously that Velvette is doing. Malcor doesn't have a drop of malice in her. She's all logic. I agree with Levi! She almost killed the economy of hell the world."

" Vex told me he was feeling new surges of voltage in back constantly, in other words that means energy was trapped energy stuck in a loop, a surgical procedure was the answer to this. It has been taken care of now your highness. To soften the edge he had to he sedated. While Velvette and i were waiting for it to take effect i figured I'd make conversation and talking about him seemed appropriate.

" Then you two weren't working at all, that is perfectly acceptable time to make small talk"Leviathan says pointedly. " You two were waiting for the sedative to take effect. Talking about the patient is a perfectly fine subject, talking about anything related to them."

Malcor gives a tiny nod to confirm.

Satan lowly growls dangerously his gaze fixated upon Velvette. " The only one rage baiting here is her. Your impulsive action could've triggered heaven to declare war, the the extermination to begin again."

The king of wrath has spoken, a alone murmur of discussion erupts amongst the other sins both concern and disapproval

"Since Vex is technically property of the high council and is deeply tied to the fundamental root of the system of hell. Malcor is the architect of it. Her action is breaking law" Satan continue his growl now louder as if were breathing down Velvette's neck from where he's seated

"Her claim doesn't make any sense. Velvette says she didn't know at the time. Since you are one of those Vees then you'd know what exactly he is. " Leviathan says. " You know perfectly well that he's fundamental to hell"

" Yeah yeah! I mean i do admire a good lie but this is just cheap" Mammon says. " It wouldn't even be profitable if lies could be sold!"

" High council. If i may? " Malcor says professionally. " I understand this may or may not count. Lord Satan. Queen Lilith. Her action technically counts as high treason against the crown correct since he's always been fundamental to the economy of hell as the system. "

" That's correct. " Satan growls.

Lilith nods. " Go on."

"And that's a high level offense?"

" Yes. " Satan continues on

" I see. I'd like to point out that Velvette has helped me before ensuring that Vex is secured, when he has issues she's always there to aid and i will admit she is very helpful. To be specific. I am not defending her high council. I am making a point."

A quiet murmur or discussion erupts like a wave amongst the other sins, conflicted, others disapprove and don't care what Velvette has done in the past she could've potentially triggered heaven to declare a war she committed high level treason against the crown she could've ended the world.

Satan's growl cuts through the murmurs, his gaze burning into Velvette.

"Helpful? She helped once. She betrayed the Crown once. And that betrayal almost started a war with Heaven. Past 'help' doesn't erase high treason.treason demands punishment. I won't let 'helpful' become the excuse that ends Hell." Satan's growl cuts through the murmurs, his gaze burning into Velvette

" Actually. She's helped then once Lord Satan, but i understand." Malcor says, calmly looking at the sin of wrath. ".

Lilith pauses thinking--- this a very tricky situation. " Well it's true that past days doesn't erased high level treason we all can't deny it that she has done good deeds before', but the question is because of that should she truly be punished?"

" She broke the law!" Satan rages. " She could've ended the world all because of one impulsive action. Could've given heaven reason to declare war, reason to begin the the extermination again. Must i say more? Of course she should be!"

Lilith pauses again eying Velvette with an unreadable expression deciding. " Malcor, thank you for your input. You've said all that is necessary. This is Velvette's trial not yours, you may leave now. "

Lilith sighs heavily. " My love. As much as i adore your mercy and kindness. Satan does have a point. Leviathan does as well , this isn't oops i spilled the milk. It's a matter that could've resulted in the end of the world and reality---- well cosmic sized things would've happened. This isn't an accident. "

Mammon nods sharply, his voice sharp with agreement. "Lilith's right. Satan's right. This ain't 'oops I spilled the milk.' She almost broke the economy, almost started a war, almost ended the world. Past help doesn't erase high treason. Hotel work for a month? That's not punishment — that's a vacation. If lies could be sold, hers wouldn't even be profitable. Punishment needs to match the crime. And this crime? Cosmic."

" She wouldn't even make it a month. She would be redeemed an in heaven by the end of next week" Leviathan points out. " Think about what happened when Sir Pentious was there. That snake wasn't there for long then before we know it the news gets out that he made it to heaven"

Another another low discussion of murmurs erupts again, because Leviathan has a point and she is right.

" I say---EXECUTION. That's what happens sinners break the law. That's what i do." Satan says dangerously.

" Now Satan. Let's not resort to murder." Lilith says elegantly. " She will be stripped or her overlord status reduced back to an average sinner. How long. Depends on how long if she can make up for high level treason"

"Anything you say?"

A familiar shadow appeared besides her, the signature smile beaming with a hidden motive, "If I may address the council, I think I can offer something of the latter that will please both parties."

Mammon immediately jumps in, "Hold up — Alastor's whole radio show is cheap as hell! Like, who even listens to that static-filled garbage? It's got less soul than a discount bargain bin, and the 'entertainment' is just you smiling creepily while torturing people with your voice. Save the 'pleasing both parties' act, you're just trying to steal Velvette for your own cheap freak show!"

Lilith slowly shakes her head. " You are not fooling anybody Alastor. Especially not me, you always have your own agenda. You spend your time at daughters hotel not because you wish to see sinners get redeemed, which does count as treason. You have a deal with the overlord Rosie that doesn't shield you."

Asmodeus smirks, his voice dripping with venom, "And let's not forget Alastor's entire 'past' in Hell is a bloody lie he made himself. He's not even a real Overlord by birthright, he's just a self-made fraud who climbed up through murder and manipulation. So yeah, he's got no title, no legacy, no protection. You target people when they are at their lowest most desperate point when they'd so anything to get out of something, do anything to get" something"

He circles around the shaking Velvette, his fingers delicately twirling her hair with a chuckle.

A beat.

"Members of the council, I propose a soul contract. Granted, it would be temporary until you deem it fit to release her, and she would still be an Overlord. However, it will bw under my watch, and I will only grant access to her powers when I see fit. She will still work under Lord Asmodeus, but I will be her supervisor to make certain she doesn't try anything reckless."

Velvette goes to object, but her mouth is clamped shut by one of his personal demons. He leaned on his staff, glancing at the sins and Lilith as well, "So, what say you, my fine council members?"

Satan erupts, flames surging around him as he roars, "A SOUL CONTRACT?! THAT'S A VIOLATION OF FREE WILL, ALASTOR!" His claws point directly at the Radio Demon, "YOU DON'T WANT TO PUNISH HER — YOU WANT TO STRAIGHT UP STEAL HER SOUL! That's not justice, that's JUST YOU TRYING TO OWN HER!"

SHE'S GETTING STRIPPED OF HER POWER, NOT GIVEN TO YOU AS A PERSONAL TOOL! A SOUL CONTRACT SHIP, ALASTOR — AND I WON'T ALLOW YOU TO STEAL WHAT DOESN'T BELONG TO YOU!!"

Asmodeus's voice drips with disgust, his eyes narrowing as he sneers, "Alastor, that's non-consensual — and that's not how we do things. You're trying to force a soul contract on someone who didn't agree to it. That's disgusting, and I won't allow you to violates free will like that." He turns away, "Velvette's getting punished, but not by becoming your personal slave. Your idea is out"

Lilith stands up then walks over to Velvette then snaps her fingers and her mouth is unclamped, her motherly instincts kicking in and helps her to her feet. " No. I have a better idea. You'll be under my supervision. Where no harm shall come to you dear."

She looks at Alastor hell burning in her eyes.

" You don't deserve your power and status." With another snap of her finger Alastor is stripped of his power and status

"Satan. Execute him. This plan of is enough reason. "

" With pleasure" Satan growls he stands and grabs Alastor by the neck like a wet cat then vanishes into pitch darkness.

" Velvette is my responsibility now. meeting adjourned "

" Lucifer. I will meet you at Charlotte's hotel later" She doesn't wait for anybody to wait, she takes Velvette by the hand and leads her in portal bringing her to the hotel then steps in the portal closes behind them.

-

When the portal opens again, it opens at Morning Star Palace.

Then Lilith motherly turns her attention onto her.

With a cackle, he disappeared into the shadows and back st the hotel. Bee narrowed her gaze at the king, "Really? REALLY?"

He shrinks back with a shewo8sh chuckle, "Heh heh...whoops...forgot about that...bye!"

In a ouff if squeaky smoke, he was gone.

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Velvette turns her face from her, clearly upset, "I'm fine...I probably would've been better off with Alastor...at least he wouldn't make me a common sinner..."

"MOM!"

Lilith looks at Velvette, as well as well as the entirety of the high council. Asmodeus sits quietly with an unreadable expression, not mad, not happy either. " Step forward , Velvette". She says, too calmly, she's not mad she's quietly deciding. Malcor reported her to them not to be petty at time, she has own reasons.

Asmodeus speaks, his voice smooth. "Lilith is right. Malcor isn't the type for petty games like rage baiting. She's an engineer — her mind runs on mechanics, logic, and precision. Rage baiting is childish, the kind of thing immature specks do when they can't handle real conversation. She's extremely polite too and very respectful. Rage baiting is extremely disrespectful."

Leviathan speaks. "The undeniable logic of this matter is not who did what. The fact is, Velvette almost broke Vex. And if he breaks, Hell breaks. The world breaks. That is the truth. And you stand here, apologizing, as though it's a personal dispute. It's not. It's survival. I'm sorry doesn't cut it since it's about the world, not opps. I spilled the milk"

Mammon nods quickly. "I know rage baiting when i can hear it. That's obviously that Velvette is doing. Malcor doesn't have a drop of malice in her. She's all logic. I agree with Levi! She almost killed the economy of hell the world."

" Vex told me he was feeling new surges of voltage in back constantly, in other words that means energy was trapped energy stuck in a loop, a surgical procedure was the answer to this. It has been taken care of now your highness. To soften the edge he had to he sedated. While Velvette and i were waiting for it to take effect i figured I'd make conversation and talking about him seemed appropriate.

" Then you two weren't working at all, that is perfectly acceptable time to make small talk"Leviathan says pointedly. " You two were waiting for the sedative to take effect. Talking about the patient is a perfectly fine subject, talking about anything related to them."

Malcor gives a tiny nod to confirm.

Satan lowly growls dangerously his gaze fixated upon Velvette. " The only one rage baiting here is her. Your impulsive action could've triggered heaven to declare war, the the extermination to begin again."

The king of wrath has spoken, a alone murmur of discussion erupts amongst the other sins both concern and disapproval

"Since Vex is technically property of the high council and is deeply tied to the fundamental root of the system of hell. Malcor is the architect of it. Her action is breaking law" Satan continue his growl now louder as if were breathing down Velvette's neck from where he's seated

"Her claim doesn't make any sense. Velvette says she didn't know at the time. Since you are one of those Vees then you'd know what exactly he is. " Leviathan says. " You know perfectly well that he's fundamental to hell"

" Yeah yeah! I mean i do admire a good lie but this is just cheap" Mammon says. " It wouldn't even be profitable if lies could be sold!"

" High council. If i may? " Malcor says professionally. " I understand this may or may not count. Lord Satan. Queen Lilith. Her action technically counts as high treason against the crown correct since he's always been fundamental to the economy of hell as the system. "

" That's correct. " Satan growls.

Lilith nods. " Go on."

"And that's a high level offense?"

" Yes. " Satan continues on

" I see. I'd like to point out that Velvette has helped me before ensuring that Vex is secured, when he has issues she's always there to aid and i will admit she is very helpful. To be specific. I am not defending her high council. I am making a point."

A quiet murmur or discussion erupts like a wave amongst the other sins, conflicted, others disapprove and don't care what Velvette has done in the past she could've potentially triggered heaven to declare a war she committed high level treason against the crown she could've ended the world.

Satan's growl cuts through the murmurs, his gaze burning into Velvette.

"Helpful? She helped once. She betrayed the Crown once. And that betrayal almost started a war with Heaven. Past 'help' doesn't erase high treason.treason demands punishment. I won't let 'helpful' become the excuse that ends Hell." Satan's growl cuts through the murmurs, his gaze burning into Velvette

" Actually. She's helped then once Lord Satan, but i understand." Malcor says, calmly looking at the sin of wrath. ".

Lilith pauses thinking--- this a very tricky situation. " Well it's true that past days doesn't erased high level treason we all can't deny it that she has done good deeds before', but the question is because of that should she truly be punished?"

" She broke the law!" Satan rages. " She could've ended the world all because of one impulsive action. Could've given heaven reason to declare war, reason to begin the the extermination again. Must i say more? Of course she should be!"

Lilith pauses again eying Velvette with an unreadable expression deciding. " Malcor, thank you for your input. You've said all that is necessary. This is Velvette's trial not yours, you may leave now. "

Lilith sighs heavily. " My love. As much as i adore your mercy and kindness. Satan does have a point. Leviathan does as well , this isn't oops i spilled the milk. It's a matter that could've resulted in the end of the world and reality---- well cosmic sized things would've happened. This isn't an accident. "

Mammon nods sharply, his voice sharp with agreement. "Lilith's right. Satan's right. This ain't 'oops I spilled the milk.' She almost broke the economy, almost started a war, almost ended the world. Past help doesn't erase high treason. Hotel work for a month? That's not punishment — that's a vacation. If lies could be sold, hers wouldn't even be profitable. Punishment needs to match the crime. And this crime? Cosmic."

" She wouldn't even make it a month. She would be redeemed an in heaven by the end of next week" Leviathan points out. " Think about what happened when Sir Pentious was there. That snake wasn't there for long then before we know it the news gets out that he made it to heaven"

Another another low discussion of murmurs erupts again, because Leviathan has a point and she is right.

" I say---EXECUTION. That's what happens sinners break the law. That's what i do." Satan says dangerously.

" Now Satan. Let's not resort to murder." Lilith says elegantly. " She will be stripped or her overlord status reduced back to an average sinner. How long. Depends on how long if she can make up for high level treason"

"Anything you say?"

A familiar shadow appeared besides her, the signature smile beaming with a hidden motive, "If I may address the council, I think I can offer something of the latter that will please both parties."

Mammon immediately jumps in, "Hold up — Alastor's whole radio show is cheap as hell! Like, who even listens to that static-filled garbage? It's got less soul than a discount bargain bin, and the 'entertainment' is just you smiling creepily while torturing people with your voice. Save the 'pleasing both parties' act, you're just trying to steal Velvette for your own cheap freak show!"

Lilith slowly shakes her head. " You are not fooling anybody Alastor. Especially not me, you always have your own agenda. You spend your time at daughters hotel not because you wish to see sinners get redeemed, which does count as treason. You have a deal with the overlord Rosie that doesn't shield you."

Asmodeus smirks, his voice dripping with venom, "And let's not forget Alastor's entire 'past' in Hell is a bloody lie he made himself. He's not even a real Overlord by birthright, he's just a self-made fraud who climbed up through murder and manipulation. So yeah, he's got no title, no legacy, no protection. You target people when they are at their lowest most desperate point when they'd so anything to get out of something, do anything to get" something"

He circles around the shaking Velvette, his fingers delicately twirling her hair with a chuckle.

A beat.

"Members of the council, I propose a soul contract. Granted, it would be temporary until you deem it fit to release her, and she would still be an Overlord. However, it will bw under my watch, and I will only grant access to her powers when I see fit. She will still work under Lord Asmodeus, but I will be her supervisor to make certain she doesn't try anything reckless."

Velvette goes to object, but her mouth is clamped shut by one of his personal demons. He leaned on his staff, glancing at the sins and Lilith as well, "So, what say you, my fine council members?"

Lilith looks at Velvette, as well as well as the entirety of the high council. Asmodeus sits quietly with an unreadable expression, not mad, not happy either. " Step forward , Velvette". She says, too calmly, she's not mad she's quietly deciding. Malcor reported her to them not to be petty at time, she has own reasons.

Asmodeus speaks, his voice smooth. "Lilith is right. Malcor isn't the type for petty games like rage baiting. She's an engineer — her mind runs on mechanics, logic, and precision. Rage baiting is childish, the kind of thing immature specks do when they can't handle real conversation. She's extremely polite too and very respectful. Rage baiting is extremely disrespectful."

Leviathan speaks. "The undeniable logic of this matter is not who did what. The fact is, Velvette almost broke Vex. And if he breaks, Hell breaks. The world breaks. That is the truth. And you stand here, apologizing, as though it's a personal dispute. It's not. It's survival. I'm sorry doesn't cut it since it's about the world, not opps. I spilled the milk"

Mammon nods quickly. "I know rage baiting when i can hear it. That's obviously that Velvette is doing. Malcor doesn't have a drop of malice in her. She's all logic. I agree with Levi! She almost killed the economy of hell the world."

" Vex told me he was feeling new surges of voltage in back constantly, in other words that means energy was trapped energy stuck in a loop, a surgical procedure was the answer to this. It has been taken care of now your highness. To soften the edge he had to he sedated. While Velvette and i were waiting for it to take effect i figured I'd make conversation and talking about him seemed appropriate.

" Then you two weren't working at all, that is perfectly acceptable time to make small talk"Leviathan says pointedly. " You two were waiting for the sedative to take effect. Talking about the patient is a perfectly fine subject, talking about anything related to them."

Malcor gives a tiny nod to confirm.

Satan lowly growls dangerously his gaze fixated upon Velvette. " The only one rage baiting here is her. Your impulsive action could've triggered heaven to declare war, the the extermination to begin again."

The king of wrath has spoken, a alone murmur of discussion erupts amongst the other sins both concern and disapproval

"Since Vex is technically property of the high council and is deeply tied to the fundamental root of the system of hell. Malcor is the architect of it. Her action is breaking law" Satan continue his growl now louder as if were breathing down Velvette's neck from where he's seated

"Her claim doesn't make any sense. Velvette says she didn't know at the time. Since you are one of those Vees then you'd know what exactly he is. " Leviathan says. " You know perfectly well that he's fundamental to hell"

" Yeah yeah! I mean i do admire a good lie but this is just cheap" Mammon says. " It wouldn't even be profitable if lies could be sold!"

" High council. If i may? " Malcor says professionally. " I understand this may or may not count. Lord Satan. Queen Lilith. Her action technically counts as high treason against the crown correct since he's always been fundamental to the economy of hell as the system. "

" That's correct. " Satan growls.

Lilith nods. " Go on."

"And that's a high level offense?"

" Yes. " Satan continues on

" I see. I'd like to point out that Velvette has helped me before ensuring that Vex is secured, when he has issues she's always there to aid and i will admit she is very helpful. To be specific. I am not defending her high council. I am making a point."

A quiet murmur or discussion erupts like a wave amongst the other sins, conflicted, others disapprove and don't care what Velvette has done in the past she could've potentially triggered heaven to declare a war she committed high level treason against the crown she could've ended the world.

Satan's growl cuts through the murmurs, his gaze burning into Velvette.

"Helpful? She helped once. She betrayed the Crown once. And that betrayal almost started a war with Heaven. Past 'help' doesn't erase high treason.treason demands punishment. I won't let 'helpful' become the excuse that ends Hell." Satan's growl cuts through the murmurs, his gaze burning into Velvette

" Actually. She's helped then once Lord Satan, but i understand." Malcor says, calmly looking at the sin of wrath. ".

Lilith pauses thinking--- this a very tricky situation. " Well it's true that past days doesn't erased high level treason we all can't deny it that she has done good deeds before', but the question is because of that should she truly be punished?"

" She broke the law!" Satan rages. " She could've ended the world all because of one impulsive action. Could've given heaven reason to declare war, reason to begin the the extermination again. Must i say more? Of course she should be!"

Lilith pauses again eying Velvette with an unreadable expression deciding. " Malcor, thank you for your input. You've said all that is necessary. This is Velvette's trial not yours, you may leave now. "

Lilith sighs heavily. " My love. As much as i adore your mercy and kindness. Satan does have a point. Leviathan does as well , this isn't oops i spilled the milk. It's a matter that could've resulted in the end of the world and reality---- well cosmic sized things would've happened. This isn't an accident. "

Mammon nods sharply, his voice sharp with agreement. "Lilith's right. Satan's right. This ain't 'oops I spilled the milk.' She almost broke the economy, almost started a war, almost ended the world. Past help doesn't erase high treason. Hotel work for a month? That's not punishment — that's a vacation. If lies could be sold, hers wouldn't even be profitable. Punishment needs to match the crime. And this crime? Cosmic."

" She wouldn't even make it a month. She would be redeemed an in heaven by the end of next week" Leviathan points out. " Think about what happened when Sir Pentious was there. That snake wasn't there for long then before we know it the news gets out that he made it to heaven"

Another another low discussion of murmurs erupts again, because Leviathan has a point and she is right.

" I say---EXECUTION. That's what happens sinners break the law. That's what i do." Satan says dangerously.

" Now Satan. Let's not resort to murder." Lilith says elegantly. " She will be stripped or her overlord status reduced back to an average sinner. How long. Depends on how long if she can make up for high level treason"

"Anything you say?"

A familiar shadow appeared besides her, the signature smile beaming with a hidden motive, "If I may address the council, I think I can offer something of the latter that will please both parties."

With the banishment of Stolas happening as predicted, it was time for the next steps to be taken. This was finally the one that would need his direct intervention if the predictions held. Without any true guidance, Stolas's heir would need a head start to be able to achieve the paths she was meant to walk. This meant someone had to step in and take the role of a magical mentor.

Of course the tome had to taunt Gusion and any lack of spare time he was about to have by performing the role himself.

A beat.

Lilith looks at Velvette, as well as well as the entirety of the high council. Asmodeus sits quietly with an unreadable expression, not mad, not happy either. " Step forward , Velvette". She says, too calmly, she's not mad she's quietly deciding. Malcor reported her to them not to be petty at time, she has own reasons.

Asmodeus speaks, his voice smooth. "Lilith is right. Malcor isn't the type for petty games like rage baiting. She's an engineer — her mind runs on mechanics, logic, and precision. Rage baiting is childish, the kind of thing immature specks do when they can't handle real conversation. She's extremely polite too and very respectful. Rage baiting is extremely disrespectful."

Leviathan speaks. "The undeniable logic of this matter is not who did what. The fact is, Velvette almost broke Vex. And if he breaks, Hell breaks. The world breaks. That is the truth. And you stand here, apologizing, as though it's a personal dispute. It's not. It's survival. I'm sorry doesn't cut it since it's about the world, not opps. I spilled the milk"

Mammon nods quickly. "I know rage baiting when i can hear it. That's obviously that Velvette is doing. Malcor doesn't have a drop of malice in her. She's all logic. I agree with Levi! She almost killed the economy of hell the world."

" Vex told me he was feeling new surges of voltage in back constantly, in other words that means energy was trapped energy stuck in a loop, a surgical procedure was the answer to this. It has been taken care of now your highness. To soften the edge he had to he sedated. While Velvette and i were waiting for it to take effect i figured I'd make conversation and talking about him seemed appropriate.

" Then you two weren't working at all, that is perfectly acceptable time to make small talk"Leviathan says pointedly. " You two were waiting for the sedative to take effect. Talking about the patient is a perfectly fine subject, talking about anything related to them."

Malcor gives a tiny nod to confirm.

Satan lowly growls dangerously his gaze fixated upon Velvette. " The only one rage baiting here is her. Your impulsive action could've triggered heaven to declare war, the the extermination to begin again."

The king of wrath has spoken, a alone murmur of discussion erupts amongst the other sins both concern and disapproval

"Since Vex is technically property of the high council and is deeply tied to the fundamental root of the system of hell. Malcor is the architect of it. Her action is breaking law" Satan continue his growl now louder as if were breathing down Velvette's neck from where he's seated

"Her claim doesn't make any sense. Velvette says she didn't know at the time. Since you are one of those Vees then you'd know what exactly he is. " Leviathan says. " You know perfectly well that he's fundamental to hell"

" Yeah yeah! I mean i do admire a good lie but this is just cheap" Mammon says. " It wouldn't even be profitable if lies could be sold!"

" High council. If i may? " Malcor says professionally. " I understand this may or may not count. Lord Satan. Queen Lilith. Her action technically counts as high treason against the crown correct since he's always been fundamental to the economy of hell as the system. "

" That's correct. " Satan growls.

Lilith nods. " Go on."

"And that's a high level offense?"

" Yes. " Satan continues on

" I see. I'd like to point out that Velvette has helped me before ensuring that Vex is secured, when he has issues she's always there to aid and i will admit she is very helpful. To be specific. I am not defending her high council. I am making a point."

A quiet murmur or discussion erupts like a wave amongst the other sins, conflicted, others disapprove and don't care what Velvette has done in the past she could've potentially triggered heaven to declare a war she committed high level treason against the crown she could've ended the world.

Satan's growl cuts through the murmurs, his gaze burning into Velvette.

"Helpful? She helped once. She betrayed the Crown once. And that betrayal almost started a war with Heaven. Past 'help' doesn't erase high treason.treason demands punishment. I won't let 'helpful' become the excuse that ends Hell." Satan's growl cuts through the murmurs, his gaze burning into Velvette

" Actually. She's helped then once Lord Satan, but i understand." Malcor says, calmly looking at the sin of wrath. ".

Lilith pauses thinking--- this a very tricky situation. " Well it's true that past days doesn't erased high level treason we all can't deny it that she has done good deeds before', but the question is because of that should she truly be punished?"

" She broke the law!" Satan rages. " She could've ended the world all because of one impulsive action. Could've given heaven reason to declare war, reason to begin the the extermination again. Must i say more? Of course she should be!"

Lilith pauses again eying Velvette with an unreadable expression deciding. " Malcor, thank you for your input. You've said all that is necessary. This is Velvette's trial not yours, you may leave now. "

Lilith looks at Velvette, as well as well as the entirety of the high council. Asmodeus sits quietly with an unreadable expression, not mad, not happy either. " Step forward , Velvette". She says, too calmly, she's not mad she's quietly deciding. Malcor reported her to them not to be petty at time, she has own reasons.

Asmodeus speaks, his voice smooth. "Lilith is right. Malcor isn't the type for petty games like rage baiting. She's an engineer — her mind runs on mechanics, logic, and precision. Rage baiting is childish, the kind of thing immature specks do when they can't handle real conversation. She's extremely polite too and very respectful. Rage baiting is extremely disrespectful."

Leviathan speaks. "The undeniable logic of this matter is not who did what. The fact is, Velvette almost broke Vex. And if he breaks, Hell breaks. The world breaks. That is the truth. And you stand here, apologizing, as though it's a personal dispute. It's not. It's survival. I'm sorry doesn't cut it since it's about the world, not opps. I spilled the milk"

Mammon nods quickly. "I know rage baiting when i can hear it. That's obviously that Velvette is doing. Malcor doesn't have a drop of malice in her. She's all logic. I agree with Levi! She almost killed the economy of hell the world."

Lilith looks at Velvette, as well as well as the entirety of the high council. Asmodeus sits quietly with an unreadable expression, not mad, not happy either. " Step forward , Velvette". She says, too calmly, she's not mad she's quietly deciding. Malcor reported her to them not to be petty at time, she has own reasons.