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Alastor figured out very early on that the Devil couldn't cause him harm, because if Lucifer was able to rend him asunder the way Adam tried, well. He'd have done it by now. And the broadcast of Lucifer fighting Adam is everywhere in Hell - hard to not keep that circulating when it brings so many viewers and supports the dictator narrative the Vees Vox keeps playing into. Sinners have more awareness of Lucifer’s presence than they have in a good long while.

Vox isn't the only one that can spin a story! So Alastor is using this incredibly little known fact to his advantage, at least before the gig is up. He's injured, weak. And still metered by his little deal. But who could really say that when he's over here picking fights with the goddamned devil?

Enjoying your work so far you've got really fun characterization that feels canon compliant and really fun plots

Oooooh. Okay so, first - Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it! I keep character Playlists for all the ones I write from the perspective of to get me in the mindset. And sometimes, with Luci and Alastor especially, I have more than one so I can keep tonal differences in mind within different fics. I have... several Playlists for each of them. But I'm glad it is working!

Now in terms of the creativity fic - I think Alastor would be wary, especially given his past situationship/ friendship with Vox. It also depends on how Lucifer presents his attraction. Is he flirty catching Alastor's eye? I don't think Al would respond well to that unless it hit a fine line with that openly antagonistic thing they've got going on.

I almost picture Luci getting distracted by Alastor, not chasing Al, but more than willing to make comments under his breath or to anyone he remotely chooses to confide in as statement of fact

[Husk? Funny. Angel? Predictable for a fic I write. Rosie? Absolute gold. Charlie? Poor girl. The Sins? 😈]

I picture some random conversation about vox's hyperfixation coming up and lucifer catching everyone off guard.

Charlie - I just wish we could get him to leave Al alone.

Vaggi - yeah he's been up in Alastor’s business like, every day. I just dont get why he's so obsessed with him.

Lucifer - probably on account of him being, you know. Objectively Hot as fuck.

Charlie - Angel you can't just... wait. DAD?

Alastor - I'm what now?!

Lucifer, pinning Alastor with an accusatory stare. - don't act surprised, you know you are.

Lucifer keeps going with whatever he was doing prior to his world shattering interjection, and Alastor’s mind is absolutely reeling. Is this something he can use to his advantage? ...should he even try? Since when has the devil found him attractive?

Current premise - Lucifer is already at the hotel, but randomly gets 'summoned' away when humans get super lucky and stumble upon the correct method and sigils in their efforts to summon a demon.

Charlie and the hotel guests occasionally just see him pop back into the lobby at random, carrying some poor creature with him that was an almost sacrifice. He takes them back to the palace, sets them up a pen and heads back to the hotel. He'll check on them later.

It happens way too frequently. No one wants to ask why Lucifer is once again carting a goat through the hotel, but finally someone bites the bullet and does.

They find out he didnt answer these summons for years but he recently was informed that the idiots upstairs were sacrificing the animals (which explains the occasional blood puddles he'd find in the palace, now that he thinks about it), so he took it upon himself to start saving them. And - bonus - sometimes spooking mortals is fun, sue him.

Angel Dust makes an offhand comment about how it sucks that they can't make requests cause he'd kill for a good meal that didnt have to burn in fire and brimstone before hitting his palate.

So the next time Lucifer gets summoned he drops the knowledge that the devil is no longer interested in live sacrifice, but actually a specific meal. Gives them a Lil razzledazzle to make sure they're appropriately awed, and pops away with his new pig.

He doesnt expect much, humans have been doing this for years- they aren't going to change their methods because the devil wants a carbonara.

Also lucifer being a proximity phone charger is so amusing I was giggling outloud.

Also also the whole sequence with lucifer ans the coffee was so amusing - especially when Alastor gave him the cup and the next line was "the coffee stared black at him"

The wordplay followed by the disgust as he tried drinking it black aiiuuuuugjhhjjjdkkslskkshdksks.

See, in my long fic Charlie is definitely dealing with her own emotional attachment to her parent's relationship. This one sets Luci up at the hotel way sooner and as more actively involved, so she's starting to see him as a person as well as being her dad.

So let's all watch as she awkwardly tries to parent trap Lucifer and Alastor, not knowing just how much they've got going on.

I said it in a comment and I'll say it again here - Lucifer is a badass in this fic, not because of his crazy wild eldritch angel stuff, but because he can singlehandedly undermine proprietary chargers.

And he tried the coffee! But much like his relationship, it needs so much work.

"Have been for [x amount of time] but thanks for noticing"

With Alastor as the one flirting gjgjg. Doesn't have to be those exact words if the phrasing is not in character, but something along those lines.

(Hope the news comes soon and that it's good!) ~ demonforthesemen

@demonforthesemen i hope this is to your liking!

The soft clink of a dish settling on the table shook Lucifer out of his reverie. Eyes wide, he stared up into the face of Alastor. It had been a weird few days to say the least, and his interactions with the Radio Demon had nearly doubled in frequency, fucker was always lurking about. As Lucifer blinked up at the demon, he watched that now all too familiar smile tighten at the corners.

"For you, Sire."

Lucifer looked down as Alastor used the butt of his cane to firmly push the teacup into Lucifer's space. He leaned down, flicking his tongue out briefly. It smelled delightful, a soft fruity flavor mixing with the earthy scent of tea leaves. Couldn't hurt, giving it a try. He shrugged off harsher poisions that whatever Alastor probably had access to, and refusing would make him seem like an asshole. Which would have been fine, if he could not feel his daughter's eager gaze from the other side of the table.

"What's the occasion?" Lucifer gingerly picked up the cup.

"I know you've been a recluse, Sire, but isn't it customary for royalty to be doted upon?"

Lucifer snorted. "Just as customary as assassination attempts, I'd wager."

Even as Alastor's smile dropped an inch, Lucifer tipped the cup to his lips, basking in the warmth the tea provided. It was quite nice, whatever Alastor had put in it really did hit the spot. Maybe he should consider stocking some poisons in his spice cabinet, clearly they did have their uses.

Charlie's squeal interrupted his musings, pulling his attention back to the room with force. "Oh look at you two, finally bonding! I had no idea you'd been working so hard go become friends."

Alastor's expression was indecipherable, if not for his perpetual smile, Lucifer would think he was frowning from the furrow of his brow alone. The demon fell into shadow, disappearing from the room as he muttered under his breath. Weirdo. Unperturbed, Lucifer turned to his daughter, idly chatting while he sipped on his tea.

I adore them.

I want to see Alastor, having recently picked up gardening as a side hobby for any number of reasons, purposefully trying to make Lucifer cry because his plants can't take much more drought.

I especially love the idea of none of his attempts to make Lucifer upset actually working, the little king just won't cry! But at the end it's something that makes Lucifer happy that does the trick.

I just think that'd be neat.

I love a good soul mate AU. I like the idea that you can hear your soulmates voice as your 'conscience' as you move through life. The further away you are, the more the voice is just parroting your own thoughts, but as you draw closer the voice starts adopting the thoughts of its owner.

In particular- Radioapple.

Angels are notoriously complex beings predating the creation of the world itself; perhaps this is a facet of their biology to allow them to find another presence that resonates with their own.

I need specifically - Lucifer and Alastor to meet for the first time in the hotel. Lucifer's head is full of intrusive thoughts not his own, the voice an echo of the man in front of him as Alastor introduces himself in his standard condescending fashion.

"Perhaps you've heard of me from my radio broadcast!"

"Nope! Not... not from there."

'Their last encounter had been overwhelming to say the least. He’d seen Lucifer’s edges blur when their antics got a bit more violent, but Lucifer losing his grip on his physical form completely had been… new.  Alastor wasn’t even sure if Lucifer realized how much had bled out of him along with that blinding light. If staring up at light made flesh hadn’t been quite enough stimulation, Alastor had also been the unsuspecting victim of Lucifer’s emotions. All of Lucifer’s emotions, actually, rolling over him in an onslaught that caused as much agony as it did pleasure, pushing him over the edge far faster than any touch possibly could have. '

Oh my gooood. OH MY GOOOOD. You do a great job of like, keeping Alastor in character and still pushing this line to give him growth that feels real and natural inside your story.

And the truth or dare? The back and forth while they get SLIGHTLY closer to being real with each other even with you showing us just how much Alastor isn't saying is so you know they're not there yet but they are closer than they've ever been.

AND HOOOOOOOLY SHITTT.

“I merely thought the Devil-”

Lucifer’s laugh broke through Alastor’s words. “You trying to date me or the concept of me, Al? Two very different things there.”

“I-” Lucifer brought a hand to Alastor’s lips, covering his mouth with his palm.

“No, actually. I’m not done.”

That conversation? Murdered me. Slain. Dead. Buried. Revived and Thriving.

I have no idea what's next but

I am hooked!

-j 😇

I'm sobbing, thank you so much for sticking with the story! I know the second one in the series was a bit of a departure from the first but I'm glad the ending hit in the way I wanted it to!

Alastor is really fun to write but giving voice to him often requires so much more editing than any other character.

They are communicating! Sort of! Partially!

Lucifer drew a line in the sand - whether or not Alastor realized it, he's been at least partially enamored with the concept of Lucifer. Before they can go anywhere else with this thing between them, Lucifer needs the reassurance he's more than just a pretty idea.

As for what's next - Charlie has been scheming in the background this whole time. She sees how Lucifer and Alastor dance around each other and she's determined to get them together. Only issue is that they're already there, but she's got no idea!