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Chapter 17 - Questions for Alastor

Charlie was in the middle of a phonecall to a catering company when her father appeared in front of her suddenly.

"Charlie!!" Lucifer yelled as he embraced her. Charlie's left arm was pinned to her side and her right was folded where she had her phone at her ear. 

"Hi dad. Um yes that'll be great! Just charge it to the checking account I emailed over to you! Thank you and we'll see you Saturday!" Charlie clicked off the phonecall and tried to worm her way out of her father's grasp.

"How is my Char Char doing today?" He asked with a toothy grin. He took a look around and saw some interesting decorations pinned up around the walls of the hotel. Black and red streamers paired with a decorative sign at the bar that read "Talent Show Cocktails!" 

"Wait. Are you doing a talent show and didn't tell me?!" Lucifer turned on his heel to face his daughter. She grinned awkwardly and shrugged.

"Well to be honest this was really a last minute planned activity. Still trying to iron out the details." 

"Do you need any help? I would love to-" Suddenly a figure appeared very close to him from the shadows.

"There will be no need for that. That is why she has me!" Alastor beamed as Lucifer stared daggers at him.

"Oh well I just figured she would want help from someone that could add a bit of class." 

"You must not have heard me from down there. Again, that is why she has me. Your 'help' is not needed." 

"Well I believe that would be Charlie's decision and not yours you shark toothed, over hyped piece of-"

Charlie got in between the two men, placing a hand on both of their chests.

"Alright that's enough! I'm already stressed enough with the preparation of this show so no arguing or so help me I'll boot both of you out of here!" Charlie looked at both of them to make sure they understood.

"You're right pumpkin. I'm sorry I stooped so low as to argue with that." Lucifer pointed in Alastor's direction. The Overlord squinted his eyes menacingly.

"At least I'm not the one making my daughter more anxious which I'm sure is the only talent you ha-"

"SHUT THE FUCK UP BOTH OF YOU." Charlie felt her horns sprout from her skull and her fangs elongate. Her crimson eyes glowing at both Lucifer and Alastor. This also drew attention from Husk and Angel that were chatting at the bar and a few decorators Charlie had hired. They clearly didn't expect to see a heated argument between the King of Hell, his daughter and one of the most powerful Overlords. Lucifer looked borderline ashamed that he had pushed his daughter this far and Alastor looked....impressed? Proud?

"Apologies, Charlie. How about you let me take care of the rest of those pesky reservations and you can go upstairs and relax a little. Perhaps practice more of our duet and I'll join you momentarily?" 

Lucifer twisted his head around like an owl to look at Alastor. Charlie sucked in air when she realized that she also didn't bring up the fact that she would be performing with Alastor.

"I'm sorry, what duet?" Lucifer said through gritted teeth, his smile matching Alastor's. Charlie grabbed her dads face and made it turn back toward her with a loud pop.

"Dad please. I'll explain everything later but please let me get things settled first, ok?" Charlie looked at him with pleading eyes. She could feel her stress spilling over and she was on the brink of losing it. The last thing she needed was the King of Hell causing a stir for no reason.

"Ok Charlie. But we will be having a conversation later." He formed it as a fact rather than a request. Charlie gave a stiff nod to confirm. With that, Lucifer portaled away.