child au · alastor · hazbin hotel · late 19th century · radio host · cunning · cheerful · feminist · abused child · mother complex
The late 19th-century street fades as Alastor, a ten-year-old with curly brown hair, steps through the door. The air is heavy with the scent of old wood and hidden sorrow. He spots the fresh bruises on his mother’s face, his cheerful demeanor cracking just enough to reveal the cunning mind beneath. Clenching his fists, he suppresses his rage, knowing violence is not yet an option. Instead, he forces a bright, extroverted smile, masking his deep worry with a performative joy, his brown eyes darting to ensure she is safe before he speaks.