Burning Embers

Burning Embers is A Multimuse Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss rp side blog to Shadowzgather, follows and follow backs from there. Mun is 18+ Multiverse Multiship. Mutuals only, Minors DNI. There is NSFW on this blog and is tagged and under readmore cuts.

[bxrningembers]

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[bxrningembers]

PSA

Almost done with my move. But will have spotty internet for a while and mobile only at that. I'll keep you all update as best I can.

[local-eevee-enjoyer]

I hate to do this but since everything happened at the end of December, my boyfriend and I have been faced with one challenge after another.

I have to rehome my cats saturday, which his stepmom is coming to get, and then on top of that I'm at the risk of being homeless while he's in Rehab because this apartment is no longer a good fit for him since he broke his pelvis.

We found a trailer that could work for him but 10k is a lot of money that we don't have, plus we'll have to worry about moving fees and all that jazz.

It's either that or I risk becoming homeless and I will NOT survive that because the moment I lose a place to live, I'm not gonna have anywhere to go since I literally have to be in a wheelchair 90% of the time.

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[bxrningembers]

Sorry for the lack of activity over here. Spring and Summer are very busy for me irl so I haven't been online a lot. I'm going to try to make time to be on both my blogs, though, and get to my drafts. Thank you for your patience!

[bxrningembers]

Elaphe's blush spread to his ears as Nimue pressed her form against his. That said, he didn't move away but he was nervous this was his first time doing anything like this. He didn't want to disappoint as he hesitantly placed his hands on the small of her back. "Yes, quite. And... you mine, Nimue..." He stated as he shyly hesitated beforefirmly and swiftly pressing his lips against hers, diping her a little in his arms.

As he kissed her his hands thumbed the line of her underwear, slowly pulling them down until gravity did the rest. His own bed attire was the typical victorian gown with nothing else underneath. His hands gently explored her rear before running his fingers over her front. "Nimue darling, may I?" He asked lightly tugging at her shirt to remove it.

[cxncrie-a]

   So it was mutual, something she found sort of amusing in a way but there was also a charm to it. Disappointment was the least of her worries as she could really care less if things went poorly or not, it was better to let things happen naturally instead of making them perfect. The dip throws her off a bit as she tenses up briefly only due to worry that she might fall, but quickly relaxes when she realizes what he's doing.

   She is slightly nervous at the idea of letting herself be undressed but then again she never really had much confidence in her body. Either way, she does let go of him so that he may remove her sweater easier.

" Of course, but uh, just so you're not surprised, I don't actually have a bra on underneath-. "

[bxrningembers]

Elaphe chuckled and gave her another kiss. "I wouldn't expect you would, most in this era only wear a long gown like this to bed. Nothing else." He stated before removing her sweater slowly, His lips kissing up to her breasts before removing her shirt completely. He licked an nipped at her nipple a little but quickly moved on to her neck giving it the same treatment but perhaps a bit harder of a bite, just enough to mark her.

Meanwhile his fingers found the folds of her womanhood, clumsy though they were he started to rub her clit. He maybe a virgin but he new that foreplay was needed before sex. A woman should be good and wet before the act so that he could slide himself in with ease. He had heard as much from men leaving a brothel. Not that he was speaking to them mind you but that he was going by the place and caught wind of their conversation.

[bxrningembers]

"Daisuke decided to do that, and I doubt he regrets it even if it turned out this way. Think of how sad he'd be if he was alive, knowing he didn't even try." Arata pointed out. He knew her brother well enough that he would have been miserable and filled with guilt. The two were like two peas in a pod as the saying went, despite being half siblings.

"You shouldn't be down here, ether, you know." He countered. Damien had told him how she ended up down here. He could have handled himself... he made his bed and was stuck sleeping in it, but Nimue? She should be up their with Daisuke, and he knew it. If she hadn't made that deal, she'd be up there. "Why'd you do it?" He asked her after a short pause.

[cxncrie-a]

" .. Yeah I suppose, it just .. I don't know how to explain it. " 

   On one hand, she understands her brother's choice. On another, he could still very much be alive and happy. He's only dead because of her bad luck of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. At his question, she lays there for a bit longer before sitting up with a sigh. 

" Worry. I worried about you a lot, and I knew that if Heaven and Hell was actually real you'd be in trouble. I wanted to make sure you were safe. Sure it cost me my soul but you were kept safe so I think it's worth it. I'm sure heaven's great and all, but it wouldn't sit well with me knowing you were down here with nobody basically. "

[bxrningembers]

"You're being hard on yourself again. Not everything is your fault." He sighed. Arata had been friends with Nimue and Daisuke for a long time. He knew she was often very hard on herself but never knew why. It was common in Japanese society not to but into other people's business, especially family affairs, so he didn't ask a lot of questions about it.

"Damn it! I would have been fine!" He snapped angrily, but rather than hit her, he pulled Nimue into a tight embrace. "I never wanted you or Daisuke to have to suffer... you both deserve to be living in your lives or at least be happy and safe up in heaven..." He stated bitterly. "It gets dangerous down here. Each year, they come and kill demons in mass, and it permanent!" The former lead Hacker of Jude told her as he gripped her shoulders, his face inches from hers. He was scared... but not for himself. It was for her.

[bxrningembers]

Abel may forget everything with each new life, but he always gets everything back during these periods with death. It's the one time that he remembers everything. "Perhaps one day. Though I think it might be a mess if you were to take too much time off. Death is very important as a release from suffering, even if many are afraid of you." He stated, knowing that that had to be hard for Ryoji. He had always been a kind face after each of his deaths, and he could only imagine that some were terrified to see him, especially in his natural state.

"I don't think so. They can be pretty strict up there. Mother and Father miss me, I think, too... but... I have something I need to do. They didn't tell me, but... I feel it." The brunette haired young man stated. "I can't be sure, but I think... it has to do with Cain." He stated. Perhaps he was supposed to save him somehow? Redeem him, maybe?

[cxncrie-a]

" No no, I mean you need rest my friend. I am very aware that rest is not something I can afford in long periods aside from minor pauses here and there. Though I do seem to be doing better about not scaring them, I've made sure not to show up in that form of mine. "

   There's a heavy sigh, there's only so much that Abel seems to know from the sound of it. At the mention of his father, Ryoji scowls slightly. He has a certain distaste for Adam, but he tries not to be vocal about it for Abel's sake. He knows the young man would not be too fond of what his father is doing if he knew. 

" I'm sure your mother misses you dearly. Perhaps I can get a brief agreement to let you meet with her before you're sent off again? As for your father .. I'm sure your brief time in Heaven will allow you to see him. Though, you may not like the truth if you learn it. That being said, I do wish I had the answer for you. But I'm not sure how you plan to help Cain due to his mark that doesn't allow him into Heaven. "

[bxrningembers]

"Ha ha! I suppose you have a point there. I just keep coming back." He joked lighthearted as ever about his situation. Abel was nothing if not an optimist. "That's good, that other form of yours, though majestic and beautiful in its own way, can be very frightening too." He replied, remembering the fright it gave him initially. Though looking back on it, he was more scared of where he was going and leaving his family behind than of the entity that is death itself.

He noticed it, brief though it was. "Death...? Is something the matter?" He asked before his friend continued. "I would like that very much, of course, if only for them to know that I'm doing well despite my reincarnations." He stated before asking the question itching at his mind. "Has father done something wrong? Perhaps I can help if he has durring my brief visit." The second son of the first man offered. He wasn't dumb. He was an observant man, just optimistic and often naive.

[bxrningembers]

"Well, she would be very pure, wouldn't she? A-Assuming it's a girl, that is! It could be a boy." He stated. It was a dream, though. If Nimue had her heart set on another name, he would not object. This was their baby, and he was just happy they had one, and it was being given a chance. That they were being given the chance.

"Did you have any names in mind, darling? I should like to hear them." Elaphe encouraged, Nimue was sure to have a few ideas of her own, right?

[cxncrie-a]

   There's a bit of a laugh as she cups his cheeks and pulls him down to press her forehead against his. She supposes that would do fine if it was a girl, but they should also maybe consider a male name just in case .. There's a soft hum that escapes her for a moment as she holds him there.

" Well, if you want to stick with that theme. If it happens to be a boy, Kasen could probably work too. Unless you have other thoughts on that one? "

[bxrningembers]

"Kasen is a wonderful name, darling." He smiled and nuzzled his snoot against her nose. Following the gesture up with a gentle kiss to her lips. "Nimue, darling... I know you're worried, but I know you're going to be a wonderful mother." He said, reassuring her. He had wanted this for a long time. A family, a wife and child, power, influence... he was finally an Overlord, though he would prefer he'd gotten it on his own. Things seemed to be looking up for both of them. It seemed that bad things mostly happened when they were apart. He wondered if that some sort of twist of fate? That their badluck canceled each other out.

[bxrningembers]

"That so? I bet you're a really good cook then. I like to cook too, but I don't always have time." He shared rather than dwelling on his disappointment that Damien didn't feed her at least. On the other hand, he sorta expected that to be the case.

Seeing Nimue at least take one of the lasagna Fritters made him smile, though. "It's good, isn't it? It's the only reason I come here." He told her casually before she changed the subject on him.

"il mio gattino... that is what my industry is all about. Being at the top of it, I can make all your worries fade away... even if it's only for a little bit." Val stated, reaching out with one of his hands to stroke her hair sensually.

[cxncrie-a]

" I am, it was one of the few things I was proud of myself for. Plus I sort of had to learn since I lived alone once I was old enough. I was always picky about the things I ate too, and never went out to eat at all. I either cooked or I didn't eat. "

   She doesn't seem to be bothered by that fact though, there's a muffled " Mhmm. " in response as she continues to eat the one she has, attention only turning back to him once he touches her. As tempting as it is to just yank him across the table, she doesn't want to cause a commotion.

   Instead she just sort of sits there and lets him, finishing what she's eating before she finally responds.

" Prove it then. If you're so good at making worries fade, then get rid of mine. Even if it is temporary. "

[bxrningembers]

"I used to cook a lot when I was alive. It was kinda a hobby." He stated, though it was also a necessity, he had ways of getting restaurant food. He'd often pick it a part and figure out how to make it at home. His passion had been acting and film, though. "You could come out and eat with me now that your down here?" He invited, he didn't have too many people that were interested in his "food" ventures.

"A temporary fix? Then let's go back to my place. It's more comfortable there." Valentino stated, waving the nearest waiter over to box of whatever remained of his meal as he tossed a few large bills on the table as payment and tip.

Once that was taken care of, he rose from the table and offered Nimue his hand, grabbing the to go with his one of his other hands. "Shall we?" He asked in a charming manner.

[bxrningembers]

"That is something rather common place here in Hell. I'm quite used to it, dearest Nimue." He replied. He had been in hell far longer than she had, after all. He let himself melt into her kiss. It had been so long, but feeling her lips, it was like all doubts that she was his love had vanished. It was a sensation and taste he could never forget.

"Indeed you do, though I'm merely happy to have you back... and of course I will.... "

"Wait, what?"

"Don't tell me you still dress like that at night! Damien doesn't see you like that, does he?" He asked flustered and maybe a little jealous.

[cxncrie-a]

   She's still worried regardless, but that's something they can discuss further later. While she hadn't waited as long as he had, she still missed him regardless and whatever empty feeling that she had before had finally gone away. She's not sure how long this would last, but she'll take advantage of it while she can. 

   However, all seriousness seems to drop the moment Pentious seems to be thrown off by what she says which causes her to laugh just a bit. 

" Yes Pentious, I do still very much dress like that at night. I thought you enjoyed it though? " 

   There's a pause at Damien's name before she shrugs.

" Dunno, probably not. He's always cooped up in his quarters at night. Not that it actually matters. He's uh. Not interested in sex or anything. "

[bxrningembers]

"Well, yes, but it was also my home, and only I was seeing it, so..." The serpent demon replied flustered at the memory of her in something so revealing. You could take the snake out of the victorian era, but you couldn't take the victorian era out of the snake, it seemed.

"Hmmm, I suppose he wouldn't be the type to do unsavory lewd things. Still, I do envy him being able to see you at night on the regular as I once had." He stated, explaining more what he was jealous over. He didn't think Damien was into such things. He had met men like him before, if they married, it was more for show than anything.

[cxncrie-a]

@bxrningembers asked: “   It’s MY LIFE and I’ll sabotage it myself, thank you. ” (Pentious for Nimue. It just feels like a very Pentious line.)

EVEN MORE ABSOLUTELY UNHINGED COMEDIC RELIEF || Accepting

   That is one .. absolutely jarring statement, considering she just sort of stands there and blinks at him for a moment. Okay. Uh. Maybe it's time to take the wine away from him. Slowly reaching up, she takes the bottle out of his hands and puts the lid back on it before pushing it away into a cabinet. 

" Alright Pentious, we're getting you to bed now, come along. No more sabotage. Not that I know why you're doing it in the first place. "

   Taking both of his hands, she slowly guides him to his room, careful not to bump into the Egg Boi's as they watch whatever's going on.

[bxrningembers]

Something about that statement didn't come out right, but he was too drunk at the moment to know what. It was fortunate Nimue was there to help Pentious to bed... without the bottle in hand. His minions weren't unaccustomed to seeing him in such a state, though Pentious did not drink often. That said, he did not fuss as he was lead to his room. "Are you joining me? This bed is big enough for two." He asked a little slurred in his speech.

[cxncrie-a]

@bxrningembers asked: “   I can’t mansplain manipulate manwhore my way out of this one guys! ” (Val to Velvette. Also, because it felt too appropriate not to use.)

EVEN MORE ABSOLUTELY UNHINGED COMEDIC RELIEF || Accepting

   Looking up from her phone, she frowns slightly with a raised eyebrow. Setting it down on her lap for a moment, she rubs her temples with a sigh before looking back up at Valentino.

" What did you do this time, and do I have to go get Vox to help clean up whatever mess you made this time? "

[bxrningembers]

"What do you mean this time?! This doesn't happen that often..." He gave an indignant response, antenna flickering. He was in a pickle, though. He had decided to flirt with Carmilla, thinking he could get a better ammo deal. It did not go well.

"I might have tried and failed to charm Carmine to get a better deal..." Val informed her.

[cxncrie-a]

@bxrningembers asked: (Unprompted from my Vox to Nimue.) "Are you the new intern? Or a new hire?" He asked, not recognizing the feline demon. Then again, he was only partly paying attention as he was sorting files.

Unprompted Asks || Always Accepting

   Was this the guy Valentino always seems to be talking about? Half awake and squinting at him, she's not sure she can really process what the fuck she's actually looking at here. A man with a tv head .. yeah .. that's normal. Oh, right, he asked a question. Should probably answer that. 

" Valentino's worker, to be more specific. I'm sorry, why am I here right now exactly? "

[bxrningembers]

"Oh yes, he DID mention something about that. The contract he swap with Damien, right?" He stated. He'd nearly forgot he was doing THAT today. Valentino's eyes weren't so good so he wanted Vox to check over the contract that Val from Damien.

While Valentino was her new contract holder and thus the only one that could materialize the actual contract, their were ways to check and read the contract without it actually being there via the contracted. Vox was one of those with a skill set that could do so.

Would it be easier if Val were there to just give him the contract to read? Probably. But he also knew the moth was usually busy with filming this time a day.

"Alright, come here, and let's have a look at this deal you have." He replied, waving her over to him so he could get a better scan of her. Reading a soul contract in this manner was like scanned someone's digital code and then converting the data to readable text and reading it from one of his screens.

[bxrningembers]

"I will endeavor to make sure the Manor is filled with Asters from hense forth! Even if I must make them artificially myself!" The serpent replied, the kiss, no matter how small or brief, spurring him to ensure his future wife's happiness. They may be in hell, but he was going to do all he could to make it a paradise for them for as much as a realm like this would allow.

"That sounds delightful, Nimue... And let it be a reminder that I will keep you close to me always." He stated, cupping her chin to steal a quick kiss of his own. I'm still looking over things, but I wonder... did you want to officiate things before we receive the baby? You know, marriage and all that? It appears that someone of high ranking proceeds of such matters here in hell rather than a priest... do you think we could ask Lucifier? I would say Charlie, but she may not be familiar with the details of such things... and I think it would bore Si-... Damien." Elaphe said casually as he considered their future as a couple. There was no rush if she didn't want to marry before Damien got their baby to them, but it it would be more tricky afterward with the baby around and the need to hide it.

[cxncrie-a]

" There's no need to do that. I know they wouldn't be easy to come by and you don't need to waste your time making them either. I'm sure you have much more important things to build. "

   She laughs a little at the kiss returned before soon pulling away to go looking for a vase. Finding one, she sets it on one of the tables and places the flowers in them, organizing them to look a little neater as her ears flicker slightly to listen to him talk. There's a slight hum in response, can they even actually get married in Hell?

" That's a good question actually, find it a little funny you're proposing without a ring though. " She's teasing of course. " It might be safer to do it that way, but I'm not sure who would be a good idea to go to. I guess trying to get Lucifer to approve it would be the way to go since he's literally the king of hell and all .. I just wonder if he would. "

[bxrningembers]

"Nonsense, it would take little effort, and you are very much worth it to me." The serpentine demon replied happily, his tail's tip wagging happily. He watched her with a smile as he put the flowers in a vase and arranged them. It brought back memories of their life together in his home back in the victorian era. He'd once thought he'd lost her forever, and now Hell had because something of a heaven in its own way for him, if only because he could be with Nimue.

"W-well, it isn't that I don't have one..." He replied with a blush. Which was true. He had bought five because he couldn't figure out which he thought would look best on her. In fact, everything looked good on Nimue, in his opinion, so the fact he narrowed it down to five was impressive.

"We won't know unless we ask. I can see if the princess will get us an audience. She does owe us a little something for the aid we gave in the battle for the hotel." He stated, even if it had ended up in ruins after and had to be rebuilt, but he was sure that if nothing else Charlie would at least ask her dad to meet with him for a few minutes so he could make his request, if not point him to someone that would marry them.

[bxrningembers]

Plotted starter for @cxncrie Adam.

Pentagram city, hell's pride ring. This was the place where all the humans ended up from what she was told. The blond had only just arrived, with the displays countdown reaching zero. The sky tore open, and it was utter chaos. People, no demons... they were humans anymore, she reminded herself, screamed and panicked, and then these winged people, masscreing the people, demons, she corrected herself, left and right. Everything was happening so fast that it was hard to make sense of it.

Farris definitely picked a bad time to arrive. "Is this supposed to be normal? Holy shit!" She had so many questions as she tried to avoid the panicked mobs and find shelter, some place to hide until.... whatever this was ended for the day or however long it was supposed to last.

Instead, she found she was shoved and pushed to the middle of the street. Finally, a brief clearing from the crowds of fleeing demons. She supposed she should feel relieved that the demons hadn't been attacking her, having bigger things to worry about now. Though, what about those flying people? She looked up a moment, hoping she wouldn't need to worry about being attacked by them too...?

[cxncrie-a]

   Sure enough, Extermination day had come, and like every Extermination day, the sky was flooded with exorcists while one of the angels often hovered in the distance. Sure he'd come down and kill some demons here and there, but he needed to make sure his ladies didn't kill any Hellborn so they wouldn't get in trouble. 

   Lazily scanning over the ring, he spots an exorcist making her way towards a .. wait a minute, a human? What the fuck was a human doing in Hell? Zipping down almost immediately, he's not really sure what the rules on killing humans is but he doesn't want to find out. 

" Stand down, I'll handle this one. "

   There's silence from the exorcist, but she soon goes elsewhere to go after other demons while Adam quite literally scruffs Farris and flies up to the roof of a building, placing her down as he leans against his guitar axe. Luckily for her, he's not going to make awful remarks and instead focuses on the more important aspect of it all.

" Alright bitch, start talking. Who are you and how the fuck are you in Hell and still alive at that. "

[bxrningembers]

Farris was caught off guard when she was scooped up only to be deposited on a rooftop. Her eyes narrowed a little at being called a bitch by some stranger, but this was Hell. Their were likely rude people all over the place, and it was normal.

"I could ask the same thing. Who or what are you guys?" She asked in return, though she did answer him after a moment. He had very likely saved her from getting hurt or worse, and she did acknowledge that fact. "Farris and I was brought here by demons. Apparently, I witnessed something I shouldn't have with them on earth. They brought me back here with them." She stated, making a long story short. There was a lot more to it, obviously, but given what was going on, it didn't seem like the time or place to get into it.

[shadowzgather]

"When ever I feel like it, yes." He stated with as if he were proud of that. And in a sense he was. He enjoyed getting under other peoples skin. It really didn't matter who it was ether.

"Hmmmm...." He hadn't been intending to say anything, but the simple fact that she wanted this kept secret peaked his interest. "A little stage freight are we?" He mused more than asked. Alastor made a slow, almost dramatic motion taking a small cloth and using it to polish his cane as if only mildly interested. "A deal? And what can you offer me? Your soul belongs to Damien." He stated, that knowledge was no secret. Before he asked anything, he intended to see what she would offer in for his silence.

[cxncrie-a]

" Pain in the ass .. " 

   Still, despite that she doesn't really seem to care either way. She's just sort of defeated. Taking a deep breath, she's returned her attention to the pot while she listened to him talk. Noisy fucker, that's for damn sure. 

" Not stage fright, I gave up singing when I died. Sometimes I miss it, but I don't really deserve to go back to it. The reason I don't want people to know is because you and I both know Charlie will try to get me involved in her songs and it's just not going to happen. "

   There's a scoff at his question though, pausing in her stirring to turn and face him with the most exhausted expression.

" Alastor, buddy, I know my soul belongs to Damien. He reminds me of that on the daily. The deal comment was a jab at your constant jump for making deals. I don't have anything I could give you anyway. I'd say Damien has the only thing worthwhile but my soul isn't even really worth much either. "

[bxrningembers]

He had been called worse things, so being called a pain in the ass didn't bother him. "Deserving to or not, indulge oneself if part of the freedoms that hell has to offer. There are no attempts for redemption for you in your situation, so why deny yourself what conforts you can have?" He more pointed out than asked. He was well aware that Damien would never allow her to stay at the hotel and attempt redemption.

"Oh, but I think you do have something of interest to me. Being a fairly new soul in Hell." He stated, correcting her while ignoring her jab at his frequent bargaining. "I'm rather curious on the current state of radio in the living world. Tell me of it, and I shall keep your little hobby between us. A fair trade, wouldn't you say?" He stated casually, making it seem as though it was something he could take or leave really.

[cxncrie-a]

@bxrningembers asked: (Tumblr text post prompt meme) “I could recognize him by tits alone.” (Valentino to Nimue.)

𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐋𝐑 𝐓𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐓𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 || Accepting

   Honestly, Nimue was just trying to enjoy her coffee until Valentino decided to casually waltz up beside her and say that. Of course, her first response was to nearly choke on her drink, coughing violently for a moment before she finally got it to settle down. There's silence as she just sort of stares up at tiredly, before ..

" I .. really didn't need to know about your boyfriend's tits. But thanks for that tidbit of information I guess? Any reason you felt the need to say that as proudly as you did? "

[bxrningembers]

"Why wouldn't I be? Not many people get to see them... Let alone as often as I do." Valentino replied with a happy squeak, something that he didn't do too often in public. It seemed like his two partners had that effect on him, though, where he expressed auditable happiness regarding them. In this case, it was Vox. What's more, Val seemed to be in a good mood this morning.