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Okay..

Someone here knows it, and can find it so that it can make the rounds, and we can all go feral about it.

It was maaaaaany years ago on YouTube.

MirrorVerse Kira/Living Witness Janeway Vid.

I Think it was a music vid, but I don't know the song.

I needs it. I'm bad at finding things when I actually want them. Halp.

#kathryn janeway #star trek voyager #kate mulgrew #st voyager #star trek voy #captain janeway #youtube

alastors-totally-canon-deertail

>Alastor topping That's blasphemy, he's not only the cutest and most uke on the planet, there are literally not one, but _two_ song numbers about how he. does. not. top.

He also has an epically cute human design that definitely should be topped. (Alastor belongs on the bottom, period.)

I firmly believe in Brat!Alastor and Pillow Princess!Alastor.

Like the way I headcanon it, he’s not a selfish lover, but he already doesn’t give a shit about sex, so if he’s gonna have it, he’s not putting in most of the work.

And Brat!Alastor is self-explanatory. He’s been called it in the show.

Doesn’t help that I love Dommy Mommy! Lilith/Rosie and Service Top!Luci/Vox.

kaleidoesstuff

Why Lucifer × Alastor Isn’t Wishful — It’s Text on the Screen

Disclaimer: this isn’t about forcing headcanons or bashing other ships. It’s about reading the story, the art direction, and the emotional beats that make Radioapple more than a coincidence — it’s intentional design. All analysis here is based on canon material, official trailers, and visual parallels. Ships are subjective, and this post is for fun meta and fandom discussion purposes. Please be respectful in the notes!

I want to make this perfectly clear: I mean no disrespect to anyone’s favorite ship, but Lucifer × Alastor (Radioapple) is not just fan wishful thinking or “fun aesthetic”—it’s woven into nearly every aspect of the show’s visual storytelling, narrative beats, and meta context.

Let’s start with visual design: they are crafted as perfect foils. Formal, theatrical, grin-heavy, with gold/white versus red/black contrasts, their appearances scream symmetry, duality, and mirrored energy. The show reinforces this constantly through framing and cinematography: mirrored positions, lingered shots, and dramatic angles that subtly but clearly signal “these two belong in the same frame.”

In the S2 trailer alone, they are grouped side-by-side as Vox’s main rivals (see image), exchanging extended stares that communicate tension, recognition, and mutual awareness—these aren’t casual or coincidental glances; they are narrative tools establishing connection.

Even tiny, personal items—like Alastor’s “duck season” mug referencing Lucifer’s duck obsession (Lucifer even has a matching deer season one!!)—are essentially private jokes that hint at shared attention and inside knowledge, a level of subtext that can’t be ignored.

Behaviorally, their dynamic is intentionally charged. They exchange sustained banter, mutual glares that register as tension rather than simple hostility, and playful antagonism. Alastor literally materializes near Lucifer just to tease him—he wouldn’t bother unless he wanted attention. There are moments of domestic vulnerability, too: Alastor’s reactions to Lucifer in a robe and curlers or soft, unguarded interactions telegraph a level of emotional investment that goes beyond friendship.

Gags like the “Bambi” coffee joke demonstrate playful antagonism (see gifs), not genuine hatred, hitting classic enemies→friends→lovers beats. Even their sustained theatrical posturing—Alastor’s smirks, Lucifer’s cool detachment—acts as a rhythm, a dance of wit and tension that reads like attraction, not just rivalry.

Before, you all read the coffee gag wrong, it's immediately more than a simple prank; it’s Alastor reacting to Lucifer while asserting himself in the only way he can—through theatrical flair and a touch of mischief. The timing suggests some “payback” energy, especially since Alastor is already in a bad mood. He’s not just flipping coffee randomly; he’s engaging in a small, controlled escalation that communicates, “I see you, I feel you, and I can match you.” Lucifer’s reaction is key. The furrowed eyebrows and flashes of anger might look like genuine irritation, but knowing his personality, it’s very likely a teasing performance, designed to keep the rhythm of their interaction alive. The moment works because it’s a subtle dance: one challenges, the other responds, both are testing boundaries, and both are invested in the interaction emotionally and theatrically.

Even the context of mood matters. Alastor’s bad mood sets the stage for him to act out in a sharp, slightly confrontational way, while Lucifer’s teasing provocation encourages that response. What seems like antagonism is layered with tension, awareness, and subtle attraction. Every smirk, glance, and motion becomes part of their ongoing rhythm of wit and challenge, where playful payback blends into mutual recognition. It’s not hatred; it’s engagement, it’s rhythm, it’s a microcosm of their larger dynamic. The scene shows that their connection is alive even in small gestures, that they understand each other on a level no one else does, and that tension can exist alongside curiosity, attention, and perhaps a spark of something deeper—all in the span of a simple coffee flip.

Narratively, the two are mirror figures in isolation. Both are prideful, powerful, and lonely beings who hide pain beneath performance. This mirroring creates immense potential for mutual recognition: each sees in the other someone who understands the loneliness, the façade, and the performance required to survive. This is why their story beats work emotionally: their interactions allow both characters to confront vulnerability, self-reflection, and emotional growth in a way no other character can provoke. Vox treating them as equals or rivals further emphasizes this—situations like potential team-ups or rescue moments naturally shift antagonism into protectiveness, which is the classic foundation for enemies-to-allies-to-more storytelling.

Meta-wise, the creators haven’t slammed the door on this dynamic. Ambiguous posts, playful teases, and the way the fandom has engaged—massive amounts of art, discussion, AUs, and community energy—signal that the chemistry is recognized and encouraged, even if subtly. Arguments commonly used to dismiss the ship—Alastor being ace/aro, Lucifer having a wife—don’t actually block deep connections canonically. Ace/aro doesn’t prevent someone from forming meaningful emotional bonds, and Lilith’s abandonment leaves Lucifer open to connection and attachment. The ship works both narratively and emotionally: every lingering stare, mirrored frame, private callback, domestic tease, playful interaction, and balanced rivalry points to intentional or natural subtext that can easily lead to subtle on-screen hints or full-fledged romantic development.

When people reduce this ship to “facade meets facade” or dismiss it for narrative convenience, they miss the core of why it resonates: it’s not surface-level aesthetic or opposites attracting—it’s recognition, resonance, and shared experience. Lucifer and Alastor finally see someone who is like them, who understands their masks, their pain, and their pride. Their connection is intimate, dangerous, theatrical, and deeply satisfying. Contrast this with the Charlastor ship: Alastor with Charlie is thematic and narrative—light vs. shadow, hope vs. cynicism—but it doesn’t hit the same emotional depth, and forced scenarios like Lucifer × Vaggie make zero sense logically or narratively. It ignores the canon relationships, character motivations, and established emotional beats.

Put bluntly: Radioapple is not only narratively plausible—it is actively teased, visually reinforced, behaviorally consistent, and emotionally resonant. Framed shots, lingering attention, private jokes, domestic vulnerability, matched pride and isolation, playful antagonism, and meta acknowledgment by the creators all scream that this dynamic is meaningful and intentional. Whether Vivziepop ever fully canonizes it or leaves it as subtext, all evidence in the show’s design, storytelling, and fandom interaction points to one conclusion: Lucifer × Alastor is a compelling, carefully constructed, and narratively rich pairing that deserves recognition and respect. This isn’t gatekeeping—it’s reading the text, frame by frame, beat by beat, and seeing the story the creators are actively telling.

Kalenus Out!

doorknobinmyayuss

It doesn't help that I'm pretty sure the fandom came up with the nickname Bambi for Alastor.

Not knowing that even though it's imagery is copyrighted by Dišney the the name is public domain.

So it's safe for anyone to use the name but it's still stepping into dangerous waters (its disnëy... Hazbin is with amazon... Disñey is REALLY protective of their shit... and they have the money to absolutely tax the shit outta them... and they have countless times before with other businesses.)

And yet the team still decided to use it.

Meaning they're listening the the fans... moreso the radioapple fandom because no one else in the show has used the nickname apart from lucifer.

And thus actively watching us.

Using our ideas.

And potentially putting themselves in financial danger over a throwaway nickname.

histrynerdss

i keep remembering that "no Alastors allowed" sign outside lucifer's room but remember. this guy has an ongoing thing where he can't remember names. call me stupid but this means he thought about al enough to FULLY REMEMBER his name and write it down. he's literally brainrotting

doorknobinmyayuss

This is perfect and I don’t want to suggest anything else….

But my brain loves making up stupid scenarios 24/7.

What if it was Trial and Error?

Lucifer’s sign: NO ALBERTS ALLOWED

Lucifer: *Walks into his room to find alastor rummaging through his desk*

Alastor: Evening!~

Lucifer: DIDNT YOU SEE THE SIGN!!??

Alastor: I did. But I’m a tad bit confused… I checked the log book and there’s not a single Albert in sight… nor has there ever been an Albert to check into the hazbin hotel…

Lucifer: GET OUT OF MY ROOM!!!

-next day-

Lucifer’s sign: NO ALLANS ALLOWED

Lucifer: *Walks into his room*

Alastor: *Laying on his bed* I knew an Allen once… terribly boring fellow…. I ate him

Lucifer: WHAT THE FUCK!??!!? GET OUT OF HERE!!!!

-next day-

Lucifer’s sign: NO ALLISONS ALLOWED

Lucifer: *Sighs as he enters seeing alastor in his chair reading his books* …..Allison what the fuck?….

Alastor: Allison’s not here at the moment…. can I take a message?

Lucifer: wuh…. the fuck? …… WAIT IS ALLISON IN MY ROOM???

Alastor: Well not currently due to the sign out front.

Lucifer: THEY HAVE BEEN IN MY ROOM???? Who the fuck is Allison!?!

Alastor: My thoughts exactly! Who the fuck is Alice?

-next day-

Lucifer’s sign: NO DEERS ALLOWED

Lucifer: *Walks into his room* OH COME ON!!!!

Alastor: *Sitting at his dining table eating a dead goat* hm?…. Not a fan? If you like I could bring you something else? ….mutton perhaps?

Lucifer: IT SAYS NO DEER ALLOWED. YOU’RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE IN HERE!!!!

Alastor: I don’t see your point… *points at the goat* ….This is a goat.

Lucifer: UUGHHHH!!! What the hell is it gonna take for you to stop breaking into my room????

Alastor: Hmm…..… Well, this may be a long shot……….but I’ve heard that it’s actually quite the common practice…. to ask someone what their name is! Shocking I know! But get this…. Afterwards…….… you have to remember it!

Lucifer: ……………….FINE.……………....What is your name?

Alastor: Alastor, pleasure to be introducing myself again!~

-next day-

Lucifer’s sign: NO ALASTERS ALLOWED

Lucifer: *Walks into his room* …………………………….. I spelt your-

Alastor: Indeed, you spelt my name incorrectly.

Lucifer: ……………..FUCCCKKKKKK!!!!

-next day-

Lucifer: *Walks up to his room to see alastor patiently waiting outside* ……..holy shit…

Alastor: I see you finally asked Charlotte how to spell my name…

Lucifer: …ha! Yeah, I did…

Alastor: Splendid! May I come in?

Lucifer: Haha! Fuck no!

Alastor: Shame….. Oh well! Luckily as the hotel concierge, I have my own key. *Unlocks lucifers door and walks inside closing the door behind him*

Lucifer: *Leaving lucifer standing outside, staring at the door* ……………..

doorknobinmyayuss

Lucifer: *tiptoe-running across the lobby* -shit! shit shit! shit!! shit!!! *and leaping behind the bar*

Husk: *watching as lucifer wriggles himself between the towels and the cleaning supplies* …

Lucifer: How bad is it????

Husk: I’m actually impressed ya highness… boss hasn’t been this pissed in at least 30 years…

Lucifer: It was an accident!!!!! uuughhh… *inhales*…… okay how mad? French or Louisiana??? If you say Drawl I will be jumping into the nearest pit of sulphur.

Husk: Just to make sure I have everything…. *holds up envelope* This is your final will?

Lucifer: Fuckin- How did you get that?!? That was lock-

Husk: -you aren’t on the banks anymore ya highness, you’re messin with ancestry.

Lucifer: ……………..Oh dear God.

Alastor: *Casually appears sitting cross legged beside lucifer* God or not, I’s expectin you’d know better than t’ pray fa’ mercy.

Lucifer: *High pitched screaming*

that-hazbin

I wanna see Alastor being the unintentional glue that fixes Lucifer and Lilith's marriage, and Charlie seeing this and deciding she HAS to make Alastor her third parent at all costs bc clearly he is the missing ingredient to her parents having a healthy relationship. She's like "my parents need to go from being Hell's OTP to Hell's OT3 YESTERDAY."

I want everyone in the hotel to realize that Charlie is, unfortunately, correct and that Alastor does somehow stabilize what was a visibly crumbling marriage only like a couple days ago.

Also Alastor has no idea why he keeps being forced to chaperone the royal couple and he's complaining loudly about it. No, he is not aware he's been dragged into a throuple otherwise he would have been kicking and screaming the whole way.

Yes he's also having fun, what about it?

just-a-random-bakugo-stan

“Eww don’t ship them ! They’re just friends/ they hate each other/ they barely have any interaction/they never even met/they’re not from the same series !”

Pussy. Back in my days, we shipped Elsa and Jack Frost to hell and back because they were both ice themed.

ladykvetchingradish

The problem with shipping

me: what’s your favorite ship?

friend: my favorite ship?

me: yeah, which ship is your favorite?

friend: probably the titanic, how about you?

me: …never mind

*ao3 tabs burning a hole in my pocket*

rat-rambles

This whole bit is so much funnier with more context. There gaveing 2 separate conversations. Lu is haveing the time of his fucking life.

Look at him he's fucking exisited. This little thing with Alastor has fully pulled him put of his depression. Clearly Lu has been thinking all day about snaky remarks to uses on Al. He is sitting out in the lobby ONLY to snipe at Al.

And after his gets that critical hit in and Al leaves Lu has the worst time.

Back to bed rotting followed by geting in a fight with his daughter then kidnapped and torched. All becuse "you should uses a coasters."

Meanwhile Alastor is haveing quite possiblely the worst time of his whole existence.

For Al that whol conversation was insult to literal injury.

He has been off the air for 7 years. Unable to have hardly any fun. Publicly humiliated by Adam. Rendered "mr useless" by injury. Man resorted to all but begging Roseie to leave this terible place where this immortal gremlin keeps bullying him. More ironic still becuase Lu is like I can't do anything to sinners as he emotionaly torments the most powerful sinner in hell to the point that he is like you know what I'd rather do.

Que every time he got electrocuted this season. This whole thing ends with him bleeding on the floor befor being restored.

I do think this is points for radioapple because no one else gets under Al's skin like that.

quasi-normalcy

I just want to take a moment to reflect on how Star Trek: Prodigy was screwed over at every stage of its release. Unlike the other series, it was actually supposed to be released on Nickelodeon as well as streaming; but I guess somehow that arrangement fell through, because it didn't air on Nickelodeon until months after it was released on Paramount+. And when I say "released," I mean, "they dribbled out the first four episodes with little to know fanfare, then went on hiatus for several months", interchanging its release schedule with Star Trek Then they dribbled out the next six episodes and went on indefinite hiatus again, before releasing the next ten episodes ten months later with little advertising. Then, while the second season was already well into development, Paramount+ randomly announced that they were cancelling it and pulling it off of the service, and off of Nickelodeon, without giving any reasons why. Fans spent months begging for a new distributor, and then when they finally got one with Netflix...they just sat on it for months at a time, re-released the first season with little to no advertising and dumped the entire second season of 20 episodes all in one go six months later, again with very little advertising. And then, Netflix sat on it for ten months, announced that they weren't renewing it, and also pulling it off of their platform again. Also, it accidentally got released in full on a streamer in France months earlier with no advertising because Paramount apparently couldn't be arsed to keep track of who they had licensed it to; and it still can't be streamed legally anywhere in Canada for the same reason. Also, there was supposed to be a line of action figures, but Paramount and/or Playmates somehow managed to bollocks that up, too.

Anyways. I hope that, someday, people actually manage to watch this series, because it's really bloody good. Like, I think that the second season in particular is the best season of Star Trek to air this century; but I can't talk about it with anyone, because it's been really, really difficult to find it if you're not an obsessive fan like me.

crazywolf828

To all my writers who have a tough time with smut terms and not knowing which ones to use, I have found the holy grail for us.

This reddit user took a poll of 3,500 people and went really in depth with asking their favorite terminology, along with actual pie charts on what the readers preferred to see in their smut.

Here's the direct link to the Google doc with all the info!

ralfmaximus

A treasure! Especially the Notable Omissions sections.

firelightinferno

Now that's interesting. I like great polls and this one is enlightening. 😆🤭

knighthans

If you’re european and can vote please sign!

In any case, share as much as you can

Give your support !

evanna11

Deadline is 17 May. Please sign if you haven't yet, and share it so others can too.

lostyesterday

Something I noticed about the three 90’s Star Trek shows is that if you add up all the main female characters between them, there’s exactly one for every single major position.

Captain: Janeway

First Officer: Kira

Chief Medical Officer: Crusher

Chief Engineer: B’Elanna

Science Officer: Jadzia

Chief of Security: Tasha

The exception is Deanna and Ezri both being counselors, but that’s not really a major position since it rarely appears in other Star Trek shows. Seven and Kes also don’t count because they have random positions that don’t exist in other shows.

Was this done on purpose? It seems like an odd coincidence, but also a kind of strange thing to do on purpose. I’m guessing it was more that the writers were like, “oh, we haven’t had a female chief engineer yet, I guess the chief engineer can be a woman in Voyager”, rather than it being a deliberate attempt to have one singular woman in every position.

angrywarrior69

thashining

What the media won't show

bite-sized-morsels

It’s actually pretty nuts how there is no real mass media coverage of the protests that are happening all over the US. It demonstrates fairly conclusively that the unlawful activities at the White House aren’t just limited to Trump. There’s a lot of wealthy people in powerful positions in the US and around the world helping to support the dismantling of the US federal government.