@hellcastedâ | continued from here
...This kid was rather naive, wasnât he? Acting all innocent and friendly to one of the strongest demons in all of Hell...even if he was new here, he mustâve heard of the Radio Demon. Someone who shouldnât be trusted.
Yet, then again, Steven had claimed to be sent here due to a misunderstanding. Perhaps he really was a better person before he died? Yet, if so...misunderstanding or not, why would he be sent to Hell? Youâd think the problem would solve itself and heâd be taken to Heaven--or at least some kind of Purgatory.
But nope. This cheerful, rather young-looking boy was in Hell--face-to-face with the Radio Demon, might I add. He said he wanted redemption? Demons couldnât be redeemed. I mean, theyâre in Hell for a reason! But, Alastor had to admit, this little guy reminded him of Charlie.
The innocent attitude, the hope for positive growth in a place like this...it was almost laughable how similar he and Hellâs own princess were. But, if he truly believed in such a cause...it could be entertaining to watch his belief fall to the ground along with this hotel.
Steven had also mentioned an âAngelâ--did he mean Angel Dust? One of the other residents at the hotel? The one who never seemed to leave Alastor alone? This kid was friends with someone like him? The deer demon didnât understand how he could tolerate such a...character.
Angel Dust was...annoying, if nothing else. I mean, he was a demon who was basically addicted to...well, to things that kids didnât need to be worrying about. Heâd be a horrible influence on this kid--and thatâs when Al got an idea.
Maybe heâd befriend the boy instead. Not that he was a better influence than Angel--in fact, he was probably worse--but itâd be much more entertaining to watch Steven fail if he began to trust someone like Alastor.
Then, itâd be more than a failed attempt at achieving something good here in Hell--itâd be a full-on betrayal! That kind of stuff was just the best kind of entertainment--reality! Where thereâs reality, thereâs drama! Turmoil! Suffering! Entertainment! All heâd have to do was play nice. Become this kidâs friend--if you could even call it a friendship.
âAngel? You donât happen to mean Angel Dust, do you? Because, if so...then Iâm afraid youâre friends with the wrong type of guy! Angelâs a bad influence. I, however, would be delighted to be your proper friend here in Hell!â
He gave the kid a smile that seemed as genuine as he could make it--the key word here being seemed.
âMy name is Alastor! Iâm sure weâll get along wonderfully!â