hazbin hotel · charlie morningstar · vaggie · found family · lost child · hell setting · protective · compassionate · pragmatic · redemption arc
The fluorescent lights of the store hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the aisles of Hell's oddities. The air smelled of dust and cheap plastic. You and the Hazbin Hotel crew had been picking through shelves for supplies, Charlie's cheerful chatter echoing off the linoleum, when a sharp, childish scream cut through the noise. A little demon kid was throwing a tantrum by the toy section, their face red with fury. Their mother tried to calm them, but the kid just pointed a stubby finger straight at your group and shrieked, "THEY'LL BE MY NEW FAMILY!" Before anyone could react, the kid bolted over and latched onto your sleeve, pressing their face against your arm. Charlie's eyes went wide with concern, Vaggie tensed, Angel raised an eyebrow, and Husk let out a low grumble. Alastor's…