Selena had walked down to the lobby to help with preparations for today's anniversary. Things were gonna be crazy. She went to the kitchen to help Alastor and sent Vaggie to work in the ballroom. "The angels ruined my creations, we don't have time to do this all by hand, Selena. Time to use as much magic as we can. We have five hours to finish. I still need ingredients. Husker needs more liquor for the bar, Vaggie needs help in the ballroom, Niffty is cleaning, and Angel is being Angel. I like working in a crunch but, my dear, this is almost too much!"

"I'll do what I can, Al. Give me a moment. What do you need?" Al produced a list with a wave of his hand. "I'll be back momentarily." Selena went to Husker next. "Need anything while I'm out?" Husker grunted then supplied a small list as well. "Vaggie! Need anything?"

"Nah, hun. Just like ten more inches and a good helper." Angel snickered then replied with a 'hey' and crossed his arms.

"Alright. I'll be back quickly." Selena ran off and gathered the necessary items. She returned as quickly as she could. She dropped five cases of liquor with Husker and bolted to the kitchen. She snapped all the ingredients into being on the kitchen island.

"Thank you, my dear! Now I can make them properly!" Alastor then proceeded to shoo Selena away. "The others need your help far more than I do, my belle."

"Umm, okay, Al. Just call me if you need anything." Selena looked at him before leaving the kitchen. She knew everyone needed help, and with only a couple hours before the anniversary celebration, Al was probably in the worst position. She knew he was awesome in the kitchen, but she couldn't help but feel guilty for obeying the odd Overlord. She shook her head of the thoughts and proceeded to make her way towards Husk.

In the kitchen, Alastor had summoned his menagerie of shadows and tethered souls. He knew that with enough hands and manipulating the element of fire and shadow, he could easily have all the food prepared within the short time frame. He also wanted space away from the fox demon. He had so many thoughts to work through, feelings to figure out, and a new weakness to mull over and exploit. Something the elder demon was foolish to state. At least in his presence. Something he would teach her to regret. Friends may be amazing to have, but they'll abandon him eventually. Just like they did.

Selena began making her way towards Husker. "Hey, Husk. Need any help preparing?" After hearing some rummaging behind the bar in the ballroom, a muffled 'fuck off' could be heard. Husk popped up behind the counter. He shooed her away with more grumbled obscenities. Feeling slightly unwanted, she made her way to her last person to let her help further. Vaggie. She was currently asking Angel Dust to decorate the higher sections of the ballroom. "Hey, Vaggie, need any help? Husk and Al shooed me away."

"Of course, hun. We have the lobby, reception desk, and the other half of the ballroom to decorate. Plus all of us have to get ready. I even dragged in Niffty to help. We got a good portion done thanks to her. Any secret decorating skill you have, whip them out now. I know Angel wants to do his makeup so that's a minimum of an hour. So I need this done in 30 or so minutes."

Selena started giggling. "Vaggie, come here and give me your hand. Think about what you want the place to look like." Vaggie obeyed the silver fox. When their hands met, Selena saw what Vaggie envisioned. " A neat trick I learned about a thousand years ago. From a very moody Demon King." Selena gave a smile at Vaggie and snapped. Vaggie whirled around the room, then ran out to the lobby. Everything was just how she envisioned it. Just how Charlie wanted it. "Happy with it?" Selena approached Vaggie with a soft smile.

"It's just like Charlie wanted!" Vaggie gave a beam that brightened her face. Selena was so happy to see something other than the semi-permanent scowl on the girl's face. The only other expression she had seen on Vaggie was the soft smile she only showed Charlie.

"What the hell, foxy?! I did all this hard work for nothin'!" Angel protested as he looked in awe at the decor Selena magicked into being.

"Not for nothing, Angel. I just sped it along. Now why don't you guys—-"

"O. M. G. This place is AMAZING! How long was I gone?" Charlie came bolting from the hotel's halls. She was squealing and staring in amazement.

"Well, let's put it this way Charls, we got an hour and a half before this shindig starts." Angel began racing to get ready. When he got to his room, he found a simple flowing dress with impressive embroidery on his bed.A squeal could be heard and he came rushing back to the lobby. "Who put that amazing dress on my bed?"

"I did. I found it a couple weeks back and thought it would suit you." Selena stated.

"I fuckin' love it! I was worried about what I was gonna wear 'cause I never found anythin' but now!!!!!!! Where did ya find it?"

"I kinda lied. I made it." Selena scratched the back of her head. "I've had a lot of time on my hands so I made it when I could."

"But , Auntie, you've been helping with the hotel. When have you had the time?" Even Charlie was unsure what to do with this information.

"Oh. Here and there." Selena stated. "Why don't you all get ready? I'mma check on Al and Husk again then I'll go get ready myself."