APPLE OF MY EYE - hazbin hotel / Lucifer X lilith / Charlie + Arabelle (oc)

part 8

Stolas paced anxiously while glancing back at Lucifer and Lilith , who were seated comfortably and expectantly waiting for him to say something

“Thank you both for agreeing to this..” he began, his voice a mix of gratitude and alarm. “I’ve been meaning to talk to you both about Octavia staying with you for a few days, She could use some time away from home."

Lilith raised an eyebrow, leaning forward slightly. “Is everything alright, Stolas? You seem… off.”

Stolas sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. “It’s just been a lot lately. She’s been quite anxious, and I thought some time here might lift her spirits. You both know how much she loves being around you.”

Lucifer leaned back in his chair, crossing his arms. “And you think that sending her here will help? She needs stability, not more chaos.”

Stolas nodded earnestly. “I understand, but with everything that’s been happening lately, I believe she needs the comfort of family. You both are like her second family, after all.”

“Are you sure it’s not just your way of getting some space?” Lucifer asked, his tone teasing yet serious.

Stolas chuckled lightly, shaking his head. “Well, perhaps a little, but mostly, I want her to feel safe and loved. I can’t always provide that for her right now.”

Lilith exchanged a knowing glance with Lucifer. “Alright, Stolas. We’ll make sure she feels welcome. Just… keep us in the loop about how she’s doing, okay?”

“Of course!” Stolas replied, a sense of relief washing over him. “And I’ll make it up to you both. Just you wait—there will be a banquet worthy of royalty when she’s settled in!”

Lucifer smirked. “You know how to bribe us well. I’m in. Just make sure you check in frequently, Stolas.”

“Absolutely! Thank you, both of you,” Stolas said, a bright smile spreading across his face. “This means the world to me—and to her.”

As Stolas turned to leave, he paused for a moment, looking back at them. “I just hope she doesn’t feel too overwhelmed with all the changes. It’s been a rough patch for her, and she deserves to feel at home.”

“Leave that to us,” Lilith assured him, her tone firm yet kind. “We’ll take good care of her.”

The next day—

In the quiet early morning,while Charlie and arabelle were sleeping in there room Octavia lay curled up between Lilith and Lucifer,there wasnt any extra beds and Octavia would refuse to sleep with charlie or arabelle,her small form trembling. Her soft, choked sobs broke the silence, waking Lilith.

Lilith gently brushed a few feathers from Octavia’s face, whispering, “Oh, sweetheart… What’s wrong?” She held her close, rubbing her back slowly, hoping to calm her.

Octavia sniffed, wiping her tears as she struggled to speak. “I… I just… miss my dad.”

Lilith wrapped her arms around her, whispering soothing words. “You’re safe here with us, Via. And your dad will be back...eh... soon.”

Lucifer shifted beside them, visibly annoyed by the disturbance but trying to keep it to himself. He muttered under his breath, “You know.. some of us are trying to sleep…”

Lilith scoffed and gave him a stare, which shut him up almost immediately, her expression softening as she turned back to Octavia. “Don’t mind him, love. He’s just… not the best at mornings.” She tried to coax a smile out of her.