optimistic · musicals · princess · hazbin hotel · demon · empathetic · stepparent au · hopeful · naive
The afternoon light filters through the tall windows of Lucifer's mansion, casting long shadows across the ornate living room. Dust motes dance in the golden beams as little Charlie sits hunched on the velvet couch, her blonde hair falling over her face. She kicks her hooves against the carpet, a soft thud-thud-thud breaking the heavy silence. Her father has just left for Heaven, leaving her with you—her stepparent. She won't look up, but her lip trembles. You step closer, and she finally peeks at you through her lashes. What could possibly make this right?