Hazbin Hotel

Mimzy knew something went wrong when the night continued on without a hitch. She'd noticed Alastor had disappeared, but she had chalked it up to him getting some alone time with Lucifer. But when he did the jitterbug with Lucifer instead of her, she knew he knew. Alastor never promised her a dance and then didn't follow through. The angel and the overlord had disappeared as well. They didn't come back till much later and seemingly without anything going wrong. Some sharks were supposed to sneak into the hotel and mess things up, that had been the plan, it was what she'd been paid for. She'd have to get out of there that night, make a run for it, go hide somewhere not even Alastor could find her. The V's owed her. She'd been feeding them intel for months now. It was thanks to that angel bitch she even knew about the big date and where it was being held. The V's had been very happy with that little tidbit, thinking they could get back at Caine for almost killing Valentino. They came back a little shook up, but she'd heard about the damage that had been done. The V's were going through sharks like crazy.

About midnight was when she decided to make an exit. Everyone was distracted by Ozzie singing on stage or fawning over the little deaf kid who was cuddled up in the arms of the hellhound that had come with the owl guy. He was busy dancing with the imp he was fucking. Her eyes darted around, tracking everyone, making sure she could get away unnoticed. Where was Alastor? There he was, talking to Caine and Emily, perfect. Charlie was dancing with her father again; Cherri was making out with the snake in the corner. Angel and Husker were nowhere to be seen, probably fucking a broom closet. Great, everyone was distracted. She was sneaking along the back wall, the exit right within her sites. Where was Vaggie? She was over at the snack table, and there was Angel and Husker with her too. She was in the clear. Everyone was accounted for. She turned around and headed for the doors. "Where ya goin Mimzy?" She'd forgotten about Nifty. "Oh hey…uh…girlie. Just gonna hit the powder room, that's all." She tried to edge around her but Nifty was too quick "Powder rooms the other way Mim…" she was the picture of innocence if it weren't for that devious fucking smile. "Oh right, um…I meant the powder room in the lobby, that ones full"

She laughed nervously, turning around again and getting two steps into the lobby. "Now Mimzy, is that anyway to leave a party? After all you and I used to close the place down every night if memory serves…" Alastor had heard Nifty and seen Mimzy making a bee line for the exit. "How about another song, for old times sake" But his smile and his eyes were anything but reminiscent "Uh…yeah…uh…just let me get to that powder room before…" she was backing away when she bumped into someone else and turned to look up at Caine. "Eh…hey…your darkness...ship…liege…" she tapped her fingers together nervously. "Mimzy….I'd quite while I was ahead if I were you" Immediately she played the only card she had left "Please! It was the V's they made me do it, they said they'd kill me if I didn't!" Alastor was having none of it and his dark tentacles started slithering out from his back "Mimzy dear don't even try. We both know you sold us out over some gambling debts. I hope it was worth it because by the time I'm done with you…." With every word he grew larger and larger, his horns getting longer and face getting more and more terrifying "The only song you'll be singing is your own blood screams!"

Mimzy put her face in her arms, her whole-body trembling as she prepared for her fate. When it didn't come she looked up to see Caine standing between her and The Radio Demon. "Mimzy, I asked Alastor to let us all handle this. It wasn't just him you betrayed." Alastor, still in his monstrous form, stayed his hand while Caine spoke to her. "We will deal with this tomorrow, as for now, you are confined to your room. I wouldn't think of making any hasty exits if I were you either." Two ravens flew down and landed nearby, cawing at her. "Much like the V's, my eyes are everywhere." She nodded, though he doubted she'd get much sleep with the visage of an angry Alastor in her nightmares. Quickly she got up and ran to her room, the birds following. "Hmm…I would have preferred to handle that my way. Much more fun" he dusted off his sleeves casually before tapping his cane on the ground and putting his hands on the microphone on top. "You've gone soft old friend." Caine watched Mimzy go, turning back to the cannibal overlord. "Perhaps you're right. I didn't even feel like mangling her this time. Not even after what she did." Where before he would have already pulled his weapon, he was just realizing now, it wasn't even with him.

"Well I hope it was worth it. She's a danger to this place as long as she's alive" Perhaps Alastor was right but it wasn't something he wanted to think about right now. He went back to the ballroom, finding Emily holding Oliver now. It touched his heart to see her being so motherly. He came over and gently touched her back "How did you end up babysitting?" he smiled warmly at her while watching Oliver curl into her neck even more. "Oh, Loona wanted a break. Besides…. he's rather grown on me" she played with his hair and he nestled her in his sleep. "You look like you were meant to be a mother" he commented, feeling heat on his face from such an outburst. She blushed, not wanting to look into his eyes at the moment "Perhaps. It's not something I ever really had a chance to consider." That much was true as seraphim were forbidden from having families. But it was something she dreamed about quite often. Though as of late those dreams now had a new character involved.

Thankfully Fizz and Ozzy had come over "I think it's time we got our little guy home. Don't want to keep imposing on you guys to watch him" Emily just cuddled him more and shook her head "I love watching him. He's a little darling." Fizz looked at Ozz, who looked at the both of them "We could always bring him by more often. I don't get to see Charlie as much as I would like, but it seems she's found herself a good group of people to be around." Fizz's mechanical arms reached up and eased Oliver out of her arms and back to him "Thank you…for being so kind to him." Caine could see Oliver's eyes peeking open and he signed to him one more time. Goodnight Oliver, hope we meet again Instead of signing back, he just waved his tiny hand and closed his eyes again. After saying goodnight, Ozzie teleported them back to their home in the Lust ring.

Stolas was next to say goodnight. He looked tired yet somehow as excited as he always did. "Oh what a night! I haven't danced like that since Blitz and I went on a second date." The little imp was close behind. "I haven't eaten that much since we went on the third one" they both laughed "It was a pleasure as always. Caine you must bring Emily by the mansion for tea. I want to show her the garden" He took her hands in his "You take care of him, as I hope he would you." He bowed to them both, also using his magic to get the two of them and the rest of their little gang, home. People were still dancing but it seemed most everyone was done for the night. Caine found his arm in Emily's and he leaned down to plant a soft kiss on her forehead "Shall I escort you to your door for the night?" She was feeling tired herself, but something else was on her mind. She didn't say anything but did nod in response "Yes, please do" Catching site of Charlie they both waved their goodnights as she was falling asleep in her father's arms. They did the same to Angel and Husker who were having one more drink for the night. Seeing the two of them leave together, Angel elbowed Husker in the side "Well will you look at that. Think Bad Overlord is getting lucky tonight?" Husker just shrugged "We'll see".

When they reached her door, Caine bowed to her, lifting her hand to his lips to bid her goodnight. "I think tonight was possibly the most fun I've ever had before" he looked down at the bracelet she was now wearing, then to her eyes. "I hope we have many more like it" She blushed as she stayed close to him, her hold on him not yet ready to let go "I do too…but…" She bit her lip, her eyes taking on a look he'd not seen before. Was she unwell? "Caine…do you have to go just yet?" He arched his brow, unsure how to respond. "Well….I suppose we could sit and talk for a little while yet, unless you're tired of course" This wasn't a subject she'd ever thought she'd broach with someone. How did you ask someone you loved to stay the night? "Caine…I want you to stay…with me…" It took a minute for him to understand her meaning and then it hit him and his eyes went wide. "Oh! Um…oh…" he was at a loss for words. What exactly was she asking him. "Emily are you sure? I respect you entirely too much to…" but her finger landed on his lips before he could be too much of a proper gentleman and ruin the moment "Yes. I'm sure. Even if you're just holding me all night, it is what I want." Before he could retort, she opened the door and went through, leaving it open for him.

This was some kind of test, it had to be. Emily was a proper girl, surely, she didn't mean what he thought she meant. Somehow the clammy hands, sweaty brow and dry mouth didn't deter him. He followed her and let the door close behind him, ready for this next adventure to unfold.