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"Sweet Doe it's time to get up"
Alastor said kissing her neck admiring his bites of ownership. "Five more minutes Al" the princess wined. not wanting to leave the comfort of their warm embrace. The radio host felt himself blush as Charlie lovingly locked him in a cuddle position. Alastor grumbling softly under his breath. He always felt so helpless around Charlie. As if it was near impossible to say no to her.
Eventually, he was able to convince her to let him out of her grasp. And the two lay down facing one another. "Ugh..." Charlie ground clutching stomach. Alastor soon noticed and rubbed her side. "Still feeling the worst of wears". "It's kind of embarrassing actually," the princess said, as her face cheeks pink as she spoke. "Aw come on sweetheart you can tell this old soul anything.". "I got my period last night..." she replied hiding her flustered expression with her hair.
Alastor merely blinked and stared. "You got the end of a sentence?". Charlie removed her hair from her face. "Al you don't know what a period is?".
"The end of a sentence! Or I suppose it could mean an era..."
"Well, it's Uh..."
Charlie thought he needed some slang from his time period.... "I'm on the rag?" She said hoping he understood. Alastor's ears stood up as his eyes widened in realization. "OH! That! It's been so long since I've known a woman intimately. I forgot about that. fascinating..." he said looking down with Charlie quickly closing her legs with a small blush on her face.
The deer demon chuckled and replied "Well we certainly can't live you like this" he scurried over to the edge of the bed and pulled out a soft fluffy blanket from a nearby cabinet. Wrapping it around Charlie as she rested on his lap, burying her face in his chest, she held him close making sounds of contentment. Alastor smiled looking down at his doe petting her hair. He hated it when she was hurt in anyway... A part of him wanted her to stay here in his hideout, knowing that she'd be safe from everyone. He just wanted her to be happy and well-cared for.moments like often made the Tyrant wonder what he did to deserve a blessing like her. She really was such an angel
Purring softly, Charlie let out a satisfied sigh. Snuggling closer to her mate's chest. "So does it come out all at once... Or does it fall drop by drop?"
The stag demon asked out of nowhere. "Al..."Charlie giggled as she held him close. "I'm just gathering information. What if we have a daughter someday?" Charlie blushed and looked up.
"Someday?"
Alastor smile widens...
"Someday"
The rest of the day went about as follows.... The couple met up with their friends. Charlie was tending to a new tenant at the hotel. He started a few months ago along with his wife and seems eager for redemption. Which made Charlie very happy. As the afternoon rolled in Alastor had to leave for one of his live broadcasts. Meaning he would be back late, this time promising not to return covered in the life essence of other demons. "I'll be back by nightfall my sweet" the Stag demon said kissing his mate on the cheek. Charlie smiled as he walked out the door.
The Princess went about gathering information on positional tenants with Vaggie helping her. "Well, we've been getting a lot of emails from some guy Named.... Jack." The Moth demon said looking over her phone. Charlie's eyes lit up. "Like Jack the Ripper?" She asked. Vaggie just sat down and gave her a look. "Charlie do you have any idea how many weirdos claim to be Jack the Ripper? And there's no address so I can't verify it.*sigh* Probably just another stupid prank" she replied setting the device down.
The Hellspwn sat back on her office chair and sighed. "Well thanks for helping out and we can only hope things will get better tomorrow," Charlie said smiling at her friend yet her tone held a bit of sadness. "Hey just because we're not together anymore doesn't mean we can't still be there for each other" Vaggie said in a sincere voice as the blonde spoke up.
"I'm just glad your not one of those Ex's that end up hating on you forever," Charlie said smiling.
"You know that only happens no TV right?" Vaggie said rolling her eyes.
"Not all the time...." The Princess said looking down as she remembered him
After examining her friend's expression She knew exactly who she was referring to. "Charlie you don't have to worry about that green-haired Asshole. He's not worth it" Vaggie spoke up. "Yeah I know but I just-" suddenly a knock was heard at the front door. Charlie promptly excused herself and headed to the entrance. Opening it to revile a little Imp in a mail carrier outfit. "Spacial deliver for princess Charlie!" The postal worker said with a letter in his hand. "Uhh.... Didn't we already get today's mail?" Charlie asked. "Oh this one was sent at the last minute" the demon explained handing the letter to the princess. "Hm...alright Thanks..." She thanked him, closing the door shortly after he left.
Giving the letter a proper look. She realized that the envelope was sealed with the royal family's crest. Meaning this was a message from the king. Her father. Lucifer was always a tad old fashioned and his inability to utilize modern technology proved so but What could be so important that the Lord of Hell had to send in last-minute express mail? Charlie decided to pocket the letter and open it some other time.... Though a very small part of her felt like this had something to do with her relationship with Alastor....and why?.....why would she ever love someone like him?.
"Smile, Cupcake!'' He poked her nose playfully. ''Or I'll have to take more drastic measures and stitch your cute face into a grin~!"
She giggled softly and brushed a strand of hair out of her face. "Alright, alright! Look, I'm smiling!" Charlie flashed her pearly whites then raised an eyebrow. "What are you doing out here, anyway? You didn't just come out here to cheer me up, did you?"
"Hahahaha! Why I didn't even know you needed a boost! But certainly, no one is allowed a frown in my presence! You know you're never fully dressed without a smile!"
He leaned against the wall, legs crossed over. "So Doll, why the blues? You know the only acceptable ones are the musical ones!"
Charlie puffed up her cheeks and replied "Well....I'm stressed. Maybe even a little depressed. I just don't understand why my subjects hate me so much.... I mean am I THAT unlikable?"
She folded her arms across her chest and sighed deeply. "I know that I shouldn't be worrying so much, but these are my people! I'm wondering what I can do to get them to like me."
Charlie blinked and shrugged, starting to blush from slight embarrassment. "But you probably don't wanna hear all that!"
"Depressed?! A little ball of sunshine and rainbows like you? No no, that won't do!" Alastor exclaimed as he threw his hands on his cheeks in mock horror making the princess giggle.
"Your right I don't want to hear all about it" he exclaimed hysterically in his bluntness. "But I have nothing better to be doing right now.... So I don't mind listening."
Such a naive little thing she was he had only know Charlie a few weeks and already he was rather fond of her. But he had to keep in mind. She was just a stepping stone and he had to focus...
Charlie took a deep breath and explained. "I just don't know why everyone so mean to me. I just want to help them....can't they appreciate that?" The Princess said frowning.
The radio host flinch. Alastor always hated frowning... But something about Charlie's frown made eyes soften his heart sink. (Strange...) Alastor couldn't help but chuckle. "You really want to know why your people don't respect you?" The stag demon asked raising a brow.
Charlie looked away sheepishly nodding.... As she awaited an insult. I was really just talking to her because he was bored and wanted someone to talk to. Well yes... But at the same time No. As his reply caught her completely off guard.
"They don't like you because quite simply my dear, you're not someone that sinners can respect! No one wants a peppy little lady to preach about a place that's long since even been attainable to them! If they never chose the 'path of the light' in life why in the nine circles would they do so in death? They know they're in their eternity so that makes them cling to what made them happy the most in life because they simply have nothing to lose now! No worse place to go!"
Charlie continues looked away in the opposite direction the radio host lifted her chin making their eyes collide. "To sum it up, darling, they hate you because you are a reminder of what they now can never reach." He let out another laugh. "If anything! These loathsome fools should envy you....They don't deserve your kindness and You don't deserve to hear what they have to say about you. But promise me you'll never stop smiling" he said with sincerity in his eyes. At that moment Charlie's heart was moved.... "I promise"
"Charlie?....Charlie?...." Alastor called out. The Princess looked in his direction and blushed not realizing she had dozed off into a distant memory.
"Oh sorry I space out for a moment...." She replied sheepishly. Charlie was currently bathing in the tub of there hotel room. Her significant other had come back from work early and suggest he'd give her a bath. His pride would never let him admit it but the wendigo have come to really love and cherish these moments with his mate.
Alastor's Jacket was draped over a chair nearby with his sleeves rolled up as he gently leathered the shampoo on to her hair gently massaging her scalp with his claws as he hummed to himself. The stag demon soon noticed that his lover was awfully quiet At this time the princess would normally bring up any topic that came to mind.
"Long day at work sweetheart?" The radio star asked attempting to break the silence.
Charlie sank herself in the water. Submerging part of her face in the bubbly water. "I don't know what to do anymore..." The Princess replied as let out a sigh. "It's nearly been a year and No one is taking me seriously! I just want to help them" she added.
"Well I don't expect you to give so easily," Alastor said filling a bucket of water. "Close your eyes, Darling," He said before dumping the bucket of water over her head. Puffy blonde locks straightening out. "Funny you should mention demons making fun of the hotel" Alastor began. He knew how much Charlie loved his stories. And they were always the best way to cheer her up.
"A few scums came to my station today ranting on about how the hotel was a wast of time!" He exclaimed dramatically.
"Of course... I had to teach them some manners. You should have seen the Terrified looks on their faces! haha, it took four cleaners to scrape their remains off the sidewalk. It Hilarious!" He said with a wide grin.
That was until he noticed Charlie tear up slightly. "Did the soap get into your eyes again?" He asked using his hands to part her hair. Charlie sniffed and replied.
"N-No I'm just stressed out as all. Maybe this really is just a waste of time.... It's ironic that Hell's princess can't even manage her own Hotel... Imagine what it'll be like when I'm queen *sniff*" the Hellspwn said hugging her knees.
"Shhh.... It's no fun being in charge now is it?" Alastor smiled was he loving pulled her into a hug. He didn't care that his shirt was getting wet. His Doe needed comfort and gladly give it.
Charlie rested her head on his chest. "Maybe dad really was right...."The Stag demon's smile softens, his eyes giving off a look of empathy. "I've heard quite enough of this nonsense... You decide what you want to be not your father." Alastor replied, pulling away getting lost in his lover's gaze.
Charlie smiled. But at the mention of the king.... She suddenly remembered the litter. "Um.... Alastor?". "Yes, my dear?" Alastor said squeezing a sponge, letting out some water before turning around to face her as he brushed his bangs with his hands. "Well, earlier today...." Charlie began but was quickly stopped, noticing something on Alastor's forehead. The Princess brought her face closer, trying to get a better look, reaching out with her hand "Al what is tha-"
Charlie paused as the wendigo held her wrist tightly. "Alastor what are you-" she gasped and realized that it was a small X on his temple.
The radio host wore a somber smile "That's the problem with being mortal sweetheart.... There's no dignity in death" He said letting go of her wrist. He hated talking about the past epically when his death was anything but painless.
"Oh, Alastor... Is that how you died?" Charlie asked, stroking his ears. Alastor nodded, his ears flattening. He didn't like talking about this, it made him feel weak, Charlie's soft hand held his face as rubbed his cheek with her thumb. "Well, I wouldn't say that you died in vain..." The Princess said making the Stag demon's ears stand up ready to listen to what she had to say. "Your death brought us together... And I'd say that this is the happiest I've seen you been"
Alastor smiled and kissed the palm of her hand. "Thank you, princess.... Now you we're saying?" He asked remembering her statement moments. "Oh well... It's not important" Charlie said. She didn't want whatever was in that litter to ruin this moment. "Hmm.... Alright then! Let's get you dried off"
Charlie stepped out of the tub as Alastor handed her a towel and her clothes, looking the other direction while shielding his eyes. "You know I don't mind you seeing me naked. You are my boyfriend after all" the princess said giggling. "Just being respectful sweetheart.... It seems barbaric to take advantage of such a delicate situation" it was true, despite having bathed with each other in the past Alastor always tried to be a gentleman.
Once he saw that she was decent. He put his coat around her. (Knowing how much she enjoys wearing it) and softly kissed her on the cheek, leading her back to the living room. "Now then let's get comfortable! I rented this lovely comedy on the way back from work it's called the conjuring! The characters make the most preposterous decision! HAHA! It's quite the show"
Charlie rolled eyes and grinned. She really needed to explain what comedy was. The Princess rested her head on Alastor's shoulder snuggling up closer. "HAHA! They're all terrified of him!" The radio host laughed uncontrollably as the scene played out. Charlie decided that the letter could wait and whatever 'royal' business awaited inside would be faced tomorrow....
Right now she just wanted to be with her stag. Happy to enjoy this tender moment with him. The Princess soon fell asleep with a smile on her face as she dozed off to the sound of Alastor laughing.......