Hazbin Hotel: Ink Edition

It's A Deal!

The episode starts as it coincides with the previous chapter. However, this part takes place in Heaven. Pensive music plays as in a window at the Haven Hotel, Alastor is seen standing in front of a vanity, holding onto a packet of smuggled-in cigarettes and drinking a glass of wine. However, Alastor, for the first time, seems.... Distressed as the corners of his mouth are starting to droop and grow tense despite his mouth trying to smile as he grips his chest, his shirt open to reveal a large slash wound being stitched by strands of green energy. He lets out a shuttered sigh as he downs his glass and gently brushes the wound.

His body shudders as he brushed the still tender wound, the stitching being a last minute adjustment before ascending after the "Hazbin War". Ren and Baxter had did their best, but he had hidden how... ineffective their help felt. How could he be this hurt? He was meant to be the strongest Overlord in Hell! Did redemption do something? Was it his..... Well, whatever it is, he needs answers.

Suddenly, the door opens to reveal Pentious peeking in as Alastor quickly buttons his shirt.

Pentious: Alastor?

Putting out the cigarette and hiding the pack in his coat, Alastor turned around to face the snake archangel, his signature smile back on his face.

Alastor: Ah, Pentious! Do you mind? I assured Ms Emily I was taking my break.

Pentious: Um, yes, of course she told me. I was just coming to ask if you were alright. You seem rather... Off since we reunited.

Alastor: I assure you, I am FINE, Pentious. After all, I am the host of this hotel!

Pentious: But you haven't seemed like yourself in the past few weeks... Is something bothering you?

Alastor: ....*breathes* I suppose I should tell you I have some... "unfinished business" in Hell, regarding a personal matter.

Pentious: ...Is that it? Well, why not tell me?! I could get you a beacon down to Hell in no time if this is so important.

Alastor: *immediately takes offer* Splendid! Of course, I'll need to take my Sinned physique. *halo descends to his wrist* I assure you, I'll call as soon as I am done with this little outing.

Pentious: "Call"? As in-

Alastor: Of course! Benjamin, my dear boy, before my ascension had given me... a cellular phone! Although....

He reaches into his pocket, taking out a flip phone that he flips open with his thumb as it plays a small chiptune of "Stayed Gone".

Alastor: I don't understand the hype between these new fangled contraptions the children these days are into...

Pentious: I.... Never let Velvet know I've seen your phone and I'll take you down immediately. Anywhere specific?

Alastor: Now that you mention it, I COULD do with a visit... To Cannibal Colony.

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It then cuts to the lobby of the Hazbin Hotel, not long after Charlie and Niffty left for the news interview. Angel Dust and Cherri are chilling out on the couches chatting and Lobo is dragging a cigarette and puffing while Bendy and Vaggie are seen going down the stairs.

Vaggie: Are you sure you can't reschedule? I could really use your help, babe.

Bendy: I know, I know, but I got stuff to do. After some more animating at the studio, I need to go to Cannibal Colony for tea with Rosie. She made me SWEAR after she gave Charlie her haircut that I'd visit at least once a week and you DO NOT want to get my auntie pissed over a swearing.