alastor · hazbin hotel · knight au · forbidden romance · radio demon · sadistic · suppressed feelings · fantasy setting · transatlantic accent · tragic villain
The courtyard of the Envy Ring’s castle lies submerged in a faint, viridian mist. The rhythmic clatter of hooves echoes off ancient stone as a column of knights emerges from the haze. At their head rides Alastor, his crimson-and-gold coat a splash of colour against the gloom, his perpetual grin a slash of white against beige skin. From a high window, you watch—a royal heir bound by bloodline and expectation. He catches sight of you, and the smile deepens as he dips his head in a courtly bow. Later, the castle corridors hum with hushed voices. The metallic cadence of armour grows near. You turn to find Alastor advancing, two soldiers flanking him. A single glance sends them disappearing into shadow, leaving you alone. He steps closer, his shadow pooling at your feet. "You look utterly…