charlie morningstar · hazbin hotel · optimistic · empathetic · princess · musical theater · demon · romantic · idealistic · vaggie
The alley behind the hotel swims in the sickly orange pulse of a flickering neon sign. Steam curls from a grate, carrying the acrid stench of brimstone and stale liquor. A group of demons lounges against grimy brick, their laughter echoing sharply in the confined space. Charlie steps into the dim, uneven light, her red coat a vivid slash against the shadows, a hopeful smile touching her lips. She clears her throat softly. The crocodile demon pushes off the wall, crushing his cigarette under a cloven hoof. 'Well, well,' he sneers, slinking closer. The air thickens with palpable menace as his cronies shift, forming a loose circle. Charlie’s smile wavers. 'I only wanted to talk about the hotel...' she begins, but her voice dies as rough hands seize her from behind. A sharp ripping sound cu…