'And he's gone...just like everyone else.'

By now, Alastor resigned to the bar, boredly looking at where Husk used to serve the beverages with a lowered gaze, holding the beer bottle of Husk's favorite brand in his hand.

Husk and Vaggie had gone up just over a week ago yet it felt like it was just yesterday.

This was similar to the reaction he had when Niffty ascended, but now it was worse. Alastor was basically a shell of his former self, barely functioning and doing what was necessary before staring back at the old places his old associates used to be.

Where Husk tended the bar, raising beer after beer, even conitunig to drink when his stomach ached, Niffty sweeping and cleaning after the group, cooking their favorite meals. By now, Vaggie would be berating him and Angel would've tried to hit on him, to which he'd mock and threaten him off.

Back when it was just them, everything felt it would go according to plan. He'd have his entertainment, the project would fail, and he'd get a good laugh.

And then Vox showed up, bringing the baggage of the Studio with him and leading to things that no one foresaw happening. Him showing up at their doorstep had changed them in the long run, and despite the hostility displayed towards him, Charlie still felt the need to give Vox a chance.

A long chain of events led to Angel getting his soul contract back and Cherri leaving her old life of turf wars behind in favor of staying by his side.

That didn't even mention the Valentino incident, from where Vox of all people ended up killing him, Alastor honestly wished he had done the deed, but he was at least glad that they left that part behind them, as to his and everyone's disbelief, Charlie's plan had worked and Angel was welcomed inside heaven after being stripped of his demonic form and given angelic attire.

And thus, her uncle took the souls that he considered well enough to pass. Angel Dust, Cherri Bomb, Arackniss, Niffty, Husk and Vaggie. They had all gone on without...him.

Alastor enjoyed hell. But even he had to admit, it became rather boring without the others. It didn't help Vox likely would leave sooner or later and while he could always stay with Charlie, it didn't really feel the same being the only one out of the cast still around.

'I just wish there was someone else to be around…'

Suddenly there was a knock at the door. Alastor opened it, blanking when he saw a demon who had seen before. He had seen him in the photos around the hotel, but not that many of them. From the looks of the pictures, he concluded it was one of Charlie's old boyfriends, but since she was with Vaggie before she ascended he assumed they broke up some time ago, especially since the picture he saw was when they were in high-school.
He looked relatively the same, the only difference being his outfit was more royal in design, having epaulettes on his shoulders and a suit with long coat-tails.

"Who are you?" Alastor inquired.

"Seviathan von Eldritch…" He looked rather uneasy. He hadn't expected the Radio Demon to be here and honestly he felt unnerved knowing how strong he was. It wasn't like he was weak, but he knew better than to directly challenge an overlord without back-up.

He remembered how Alastor turned hell on its head with his arrival, being the first mortal soul to acquire such ridiculous power. It didn't help that he heard about the part of him being a serial killer cannibal.

Alastor heard of Seviathan, but never interacted with him before. Granted, it wasn't' like Seviathan was trying to engage with the serial killer cannibal, so it was likely that like most of hell, he was making sure to avoid him and anything surrounding him.

"What are you doing here, Eldritch? Surely you're not here for a cup of tea are you?"

"I'm here to talk to Charlie. Is she here?"

She was in her office, Alastor then said,"I'll go get her."

He went back to the hotel and knocked on the office door,"Charlie, there's someone at the door for you."

"Who is it?"

"Does the name Seviathan von Eldritch ring a bell?"

Charlie burst through the door,"What."

"Sevia-"

"I heard Al. I just...is he actually here?"

"I just closed the door on him to tell you about him. He's likely still there."

"What does he want?"

"He wants to talk to you. I'm not certain why though. Any reason you can think of?"

Charlie frowned,"No not really. We haven't talked in over a century, what could he possibly want now?" They had a nasty breakup after high-school because he slowly got emotionally abusive towards her, so Charlie had to end it. They hadn't spoken a word to each other since and she couldn't think of a reason for why he would come up.

"I'm not certain, anything could be on his mind."

"Maybe he just wants to talk…" Charlie was going to give him the benefit of the doubt. Honestly Seviathan was the least of her concerns and she knew at his worst he was nothing compared to Valentino, who was the only demon she genuinely despised to her core. Even if they had broken contact and weren't friends, she was willing to give him a chance.

Charlie opened the door."Hey Seviathan, long time no see.."

"Hello Charlie…"

"What are you doing here?"

"Well I've come to…...er…"

"Come on, you can say it. What's this about?" She was really hoping this wasn't going to be what she thought it was going to be, about getting back together. Not like she hated him, but she'd much rather start fresh than open up old wounds again.

Eldritch sighed,"I know you're probably thinking that I'm here to say 'Hey Charlie wanna restart our relationship?' Or something like that. And I kinda thought about that too...However, I've put some thought into it and realized something over the years after some thought recently."

"And that is?"

"That I wasn't exactly the greatest boyfriend after high-school…I was kinda an asshole and honestly our relationship probably isn't gonna be the same. Anyhow, I should probably get to the reason I'm here. And that's because I came all the way here to say that I'm...sorry."

Charlie blanked, unable to believe her ears.

Seviathan fucking said he was sorry. He NEVER apologized for anything, even when he was a child. Since he was a hellborn like her, they were practically raised together and never in her years had she actually heard him apologize for his actions, usually dismissing or lying about them instead.

"What."

"I said I was sorry, geez, Charlie, is your hearing going or what? Do I seriously have to keep repeating myself or what?"

"Hey, do not say that to Charlie." Alastor reprimanded.

Seviathan backed off,"Alright Radio Psycho, I get it. You're protective over your girlfriend, calm down and get off my case."

"Woah woah woah, let's not get ahead of is not my boyfriend. He's just a friend/business partner."

"Yes, we're only friends. Nothing more, nothing less. Charlie is charming but I doubt we'd be compatible long-term. She's not the apple of my eye so to speak."

"Yeah, I doubt it'd work out. Sides, I'm still looking for another person...just gotta find em."

"Hmph, I guess." Seviathan knew he had already lost his chance with Charlie ages ago, even though he was bitter, he knew she had moved on. Seviathan than picked up his phone,"Dammit, its Helsa."

"What's wrong with her?" I mean, Charlie knew she and her were rivals, but she expected Helsa and Seviathan to maintain a somewhat decent relationship. Even if they didn't like each other, she never seen the siblings fight, mainly because they were too caught up in their own lives to care what the other did for the most part.

"Oh nothing, just Helsa being a massive bitch as usual. Keeps insisting I go with this chick our Father wants me to marry so we can have more power and money. Wouldn't be a problem if she wasn't such a bitch and I barely know her. I don't know what made my father think of me sticking me with some bitch I don't like. I told em I ain't marrying her and they fucking disowned me from the family name, saying if I ain't gonna do what's in our best interest I don't have any part in their lives."

Charlie frowned,"Aw….Don't worry Seviathan, you can stay here if you'd like. It's unlikely your family would know you're here."

"What?"

"You know, you can join our project! It's been a success so far! That's how the rest of our staff got to heaven!"

"Wait are you serious? This isn't some type of ploy? Not some type of trick so you can lure me in and have the Radio Psycho cannibalize my flesh?"

"Seviathan! I'm not a monster! I'd never do that! Don't worry, Al is….passive." She knew better than to say harmless, but she wanted to assure her ex wasn't as mentally unstable as he seemed.

"Even if I believe you about Alastor not wanting to kill anyone, how can you be sure this'll work for me?"

"It worked for everyone else, so why not you? We'll never be together, but we can try to rebuild our friendship. Prove yourself once and for all." Charlie held out her hand to Seviathan."What do you say? It's your choice. You don't have to."

Seviathan grit his teeth before accepting her hand."I'll give this redemption thing a shot…"

He was already disowned anyhow and he needed a place to stay since his family cut him off and he was no longer under their protection.