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This is inspired by the teasers of Hazbin S2 Ep 7 and 8

blitz says, ' so after alastor and angel dust got held in hostage, vox mimicked charlie's voice to lure in lucifer, right? what the fuck was vox thinking? did he know who he just messed with? lucifer shows up to the vee tower, sensed something is off, also taken by hostage. but lucifer managed to hex the vee's tower, while ' negotiating ' with the vees to let him, angel dust and alastor go and warning the vees of what they'll face. when vox tried to lead a hypnotized army to raid heaven, charlie is the ultimate dispatcher - she calls satan and ozzie for help. And satan, who is like ' lucifer's right hand man ' or something, calls up the other sins to save the hypnotized crowd. meanwhile, ozzie dispatched the goetias to storm the vees tower and also stop the crowd. stolas, in his true cosmic dragon eldtrich form, showed everyone the truth of the cosmic treaty - the Hamephorash ( Emily's family ) and goetias had a cosmic treaty after the first heaven hell war, but stella's malice nearly ruined the cosmos. meanwhile, the o'malleys ( husk's wild west magical family with west african ancestry ) and tarantellas dropped everything to save husk, and vassago helped destroy a bunch of soul contracts. the saints and Hamephorash all stalled lute's attempts to wage war against Hell. now the overlords are fighting amongst themselves in the Overlord wars, the Hamephorash are fighting against exorcists in a heaven civil war, husk and angel dust are going steady, and the goetias, o'malleys and tarantellas are rallying around the hotel. '

Citizens of Hell Headcanons & Quotes

On Charlie's Action:

• "Charlie's got some real steel! Calling up Satan himself? She's not playing around anymore."

• "Honestly, I'm surprised she didn't call them sooner. Sometimes you just gotta bring out the big guns... or the seven sins, in this case."

• "My headcanon is that Charlie's call to Satan went something like: 'Hey Uncle, bad guys are attacking my hotel and my dad is being held hostage... help?'"

• "It was probably a very polite, yet very panicked, request for assistance. With a 'please' and 'thank you' at the end, naturally."

• "She used the family group chat, obviously. 'EMERGENCY: Vees are being dumb again, Dad's hexed their tower, need backup, k thx bye.'"

On Satan's Response (The Boss):

• "Satan, hearing his 'right-hand man' Lucifer is in trouble, drops everything immediately. The text probably just said 'On my way.'"

• "He arrived, saw the mind-controlled crowd, rolled his eyes, and with a single command broke the Vees' hold. Just to show who's boss."

• "Satan probably made a grand entrance, like a rockstar stepping onto the stage, ready to clear the mosh pit. His quote: 'Alright, who's messing with my turf and my people?'"

On Ozzie's Response (The Overseer):

• "Ozzie, ever the dramatic one, probably used his phone call as a distraction, while the Goetias were already in position for a stealth operation."

• "Ozzie's quote to Charlie was likely something along the lines of: 'Sweetie, sit back and watch how the royals handle the trash.'"

• "I imagine Ozzie was mid-performance when he got the call, and just announced to his whole club, 'Sorry folks, family emergency! Goetias, move out!'"

General Reactions & Aftermath:

• "The Vees messed with the wrong family. They thought they were dealing with a naive princess; turns out they poked the entire royal hornets' nest."

• "Everyone's talking about how Stolas, in his true cosmic dragon form, just materialized in the Vee Tower and dropped the real truth about the Hamephorash-Goetia treaty. Instant silence."

• "The sheer chaos of the Overlord Wars starting immediately after is a spectacle to behold. The citizens are placing bets on who falls first."

• "It's the talk of the town! 'Did you hear? The Princess called for the big two to save her dad and her hotel staff!' Best gossip of the century."

The citizens of Heaven discussed the actions of the Hamephorash family and the Saints during Lute's attempted war against Hell, with many varied reactions:

• "It's a relief to see some sense, and power, in Heaven! Lute's war path was reckless. The Hamephorash made the right call upholding that ancient treaty."

• "Honestly, I was terrified. The Hamephorash stepping in with the Saints felt like divine intervention itself. They stopped a total bloodbath."

• "The treaty with the Goetias is thousands of years old. Upholding it was paramount to preventing another cataclysm. I'm proud of the Hamephorash."

• "Some are calling the Hamephorash and Saints traitors, but they saved countless lives. True angels, in my book."

• "Lute underestimated the resolve of the Hamephorash. When Emily's family drew the line, the civil war began. It's a sad state, but necessary."

• "I heard Desdemona, now a Saint, was instrumental in calming things down on her side. Her past connections to the Goetias made her the perfect intercessor."

• "The Hamephorash family didn't just stall Lute; they faced the exorcist army head-on. It was a chaotic day, but they held the line."

• "It just goes to show, not everyone in Heaven agrees with the exterminations. The Hamephorash and the Saints are the true voices of peace."

• "I worry about what comes next with the civil war, but at least for now, the hotel and Hell are safe because of their actions."

• "Seeing the Saints and the Hamephorash stand together against the exorcists was the most righteous thing I've seen in centuries. They are proof that redemption and treaties matter."

Fizz and Ozzie Headcanons Quotes

Ozzie: "When I dispatched the Goetias to storm the Vees Tower and handle that hypnotized crowd, I knew they wouldn't disappoint. My daughter Amethyst chose her family well. We have powerful demon royalty on our side, after all."

Fizz: "Sounds intense, boss! Did you get to see Stolas in his true form? A big cosmic dragon, right? Bet that shut Vox up real quick."

Ozzie: "Indeed. The revelation of the Cosmic Treaty between the Hamephorash and the Goetias was a necessary evil. It seems Stella's malice inadvertently led to a vital truth being exposed. The cosmos needed that reality check."

Fizz: "And the O'Malleys and Tarantellas jumping in to save the day? Talk about a powerhouse team-up! Angel Dust's family has always had a sense of style and strategy."

Ozzie: "Henroin and Constanza proved their worth. They founded their empires on strong foundations, be it the ground up or navigating high society. Them rallying around the hotel is a sign that the new order is taking shape. The Overlord Wars and the Heaven Civil War are messy, but the Hotel is the true rallying point now."

Fizz: "Speaking of family, how's little Veritos doing? Lord of Purgatory, right? Pretty cool gig for a kid."

Ozzie: "Ipos and Desdemona have done a brilliant job raising him, balancing hell and purgatory visits. Desdemona becoming a saint in Heaven just shows how complex this family is. She and the other women truly played everyone in their own ways."

Fizz: "From Venetian royalty and fashion empires to demon lords and Broadway stars, this family's got it all. Good thing they're all on our side."

Blitz: it turns out that princess tamara bagrationi of georgia, who is also george III of georgia's younger sister, is the wife of sitael Hamephorash ( vassago's angelic counterpart ), another saint and crown princess of the shem Hamephorash. so lute insulted tamara and desdemona and their families and celestial in laws in their faces. now tamara is like an ' ice queen with a hidden heart of gold ', so she glared down at lute. lute's words against des is so hurtful that des almost cried. lute then tried to attack emily with an angelic spear, and des launched a force field against lute as tamara held emily close. tamara is also connected to the Ukrainian ruriks, since her parents are demetrius i of georgia and yulianna of kiev. so yeah, lute managed to piss off a bunch of ancient dynasties. emily and molly moved into the hotel to stall a celestial war and for emily to be protected from lute, and now the schiaparellis split up to rally around the Hamephorash and the hotel, while the Bagrationis and ruriks are rallying around the Hamephorash.

Purgatory citizens on when Tamara and Desdemona protected Emily

"Tamara stood tall, an 'ice queen' glare fixed on Lute. Desdemona was on the verge of tears, hurt by the venomous insults directed at her family and heritage.

'How dare you speak of the Schiaparellis with such disrespect,' a citizen from purgatory whispers, their voice trembling with reverence. 'Princess Tamara is glaring daggers at Lute! It's like watching an ancient dynasty rise against a bully!'

'Did you see that?' another exclaims in awe. 'Desdemona, the Saint herself, just threw up a force field! To protect Emily! Ipos is going to be so proud!'

'Princess Tamara is holding Emily now,' a third citizen observes, a hint of admiration in their voice. 'Lute picked the wrong fight. You don't insult the Bagrationis or the Ruriks and get away with it. Those are real queens, not whatever Lute thinks she is.'

'They split up the Schiaparellis to rally, the Bagrationis are rallying... this is it,' an excited soul declares. 'A celestial war is brewing, and it all started because Lute insulted the nicest people in existence. Tamara is stone-cold about it, but Des is all heart. It's an incredible sight! The Saints and Hamephorash are holding their ground!'

'The Hamephorash royalty and saints are united!,' another states in wonder. 'Against Lute! The sheer power in that room right now... Lute doesn't stand a chance against that combined ancient might!'"

"The Bagrationis and Ruriks talk about when Tamara protected Emily":

Princess Tamara Bagrationi (wife of Sitael Hamephorash): "The audacity. To threaten an innocent soul, especially one under our divine protection, with such vulgarity and violence. Lute will learn that one does not simply insult the celestial in-laws of the Bagrationi house and walk away unscathed. Princess Emily is under our shield now; she is family."

A Rurik relative (descendant/figure from the dynasty): "Indeed. When the Princess of the Shem Hamephorash extends her protection, it is absolute. That 'Lute' character has underestimated the strength of our combined lineages, mortal and celestial. We will stand with the Hamephorash and the hotel; their fight is our fight now."

Tamara: "Emily's light is needed in these trying times. I will not allow that... harpy to dim it. The Schiaparellis, the Bagrationis, the Ruriks – all of us stand united. Lute's hostility has only cemented our alliance further. Let her come. We are prepared."

"Tamara’s parents, Demetrius I of Georgia and Yulianna of Kiev, were very proud of their daughter’s steadfastness," the story continues. Demetrius is quoted as saying, "Our Tamara has always possessed an inner fire, a strength of conviction that is both a blessing and a burden. To see her use it to protect an innocent soul... it is a reflection of the best of our lineage" [user input].

Yulianna added with a gentle smile, “I remember when she was a child, she would stand up to anyone who bullied her siblings. That fierce protectiveness is still within her. Seeing her shield Emily... it brings a mother’s peace to know she uses her strength for such noble causes, even amidst this celestial turmoil” [user input].

Tamara, Sitael, Desdemona and Ipos on the protection of Emily

Sitael, the angelic counterpart to the Ars Goetia prince Vassago, looked on with pride as his wife, Princess Tamara Bagrationi, recounted the confrontation with Lute. Ipos, Desdemona's husband and Lord of Purgatory, adjusted the black opal ring on his finger, listening intently.

Sitael began, his voice calm yet carrying the weight of celestial authority, 'The moment Lute insulted the Schiaparelli and Bagrationi lineages, she sealed her own fate. She underestimated the strength of mortal bonds, especially when intertwined with the celestial.' [USER INPUT]

Tamara, the 'ice queen' of the Shem Hamephorash, nodded, a sharp glint in her eyes. 'Lute's arrogance is her weakness. When she lunged at Emily, Desdemona's shield was instantaneous. It was a flawless demonstration of protective instinct and power.' [USER INPUT]

Desdemona, the saint with the striking blue eyes and dark curly hair, blushed slightly but affirmed their actions. 'Emily is innocent in all of this. We could not allow Lute's prejudice to harm her.' [USER INPUT]

Ipos chimed in, a smirk playing on his lips, recalling his own earlier skirmishes with Lute and her forces. 'And when you two stood between Lute and Emily... it was a thing of beauty. Lute's shock was palpable. She had no idea the dynasties she was messing with, let alone their infernal and celestial connections.' [USER INPUT]

Tamara agreed, a rare smile touching her lips. 'The divine feminine is a force Lute clearly has not learned to respect. We simply provided her with a necessary, albeit forceful, lesson in boundaries and the cost of insulting our families and our celestial in-laws.' [USER INPUT]

Ipos wrapped an arm around Desdemona, his 'Targaryen-lookalike' human form a striking contrast to her tanned beauty. 'Indeed. And now with the Schiaparellis and Bagrationis rallying, Lute and the Seraphim have much more to contend with than they anticipated.' [USER INPUT]

Sitael concluded the conversation with a final, resolute statement. 'The unity of Heaven and Hell, through love and family, is a power even the Hamephorash must respect. Lute has unified those she sought to divide.'" [USER INPUT]

The citizens of Hell have many colorful headcanons about the moment Lucifer Morningstar hexed the Vees' Tower while being held hostage [1]. The incident, often referred to as "Lucifer's Curse" or "The Morningstar Mark," left the Vees' central hub a permanently eerie and slightly unstable landmark in Pentagram City [1].

Here are some popular quotes and theories circulating in Hell about the event:

On the Nature of the Hex:

• "They say the lights in that tower don't run on electricity anymore. They run on pure, distilled spite."

• "Every screen in that building now randomly flashes 'Daddy's Home' in Old Celestial script every Tuesday at 3:33 AM."

• "My cousin works as a janitor there. He swears that no matter how much they scrub, there's a permanent, faint smell of sulfur and passive-aggressive glitter glue in the ventilation system."

• "It wasn't a powerful hex; that's the genius of it. It was a petty hex. It just ensures their Wi-Fi is permanently unreliable during prime time."

• "I heard he didn't even use a spell book. He just silently judged Vox for five minutes, and the building's structural integrity decided to take a vacation."

On the Vees' Reactions:

• "You know Velvette tried to make the hex a 'fashion statement'? Didn't work. Now all her selfies have a permanent, inexplicable lens flare in the shape of a fallen star."

• "Vox just keeps trying to 'reboot' the tower, like it's a giant TV. He thinks if he unplugs it for thirty seconds, the Archangelic bad juju will just go away."

• "Valentino can't film anything decent anymore. Every time a camera rolls, all the background music in the tower switches to a slightly out-of-tune lullaby."

General Hell Citizen Commentary:

• "It's a good reminder that just because someone looks like a marshmallow peep, doesn't mean they won't ruin your entire existence with a flick of their wrist."

• "The Vees messed with the wrong short king. You gotta respect the commitment to chaos."

• "Best entertainment we've had since the last Overlord turf war. Five stars for the Morningstar."

Blitz: angel dust is recovering well from vox's hypnosis, and he got his hotel friends, the goetias, tarantellas and o'malleys ( husk's wild west magical family with west african ancestry ) to help him recover. husk is angel dust's main caretaker when angel dust recovers, and he wrapped angel dust in blankets and made sure angel dust got better sleep. husk also reserved a VIP seat at keens' steakhouse, and he plans to take angel dust there on their first real date once he recovers.

The denizens of Hell have been abuzz since news spread of how Vox's scheme backfired and how Angel Dust was cared for afterward. Here are some of the quotes heard around the hotel and the Pride Ring:

• "Did you hear? The Cat Demon wrapped Angel Dust up like a little spider-web burrito and wouldn't let anyone but the Princess near him. Said he needed proper sleep!"

• "Seriously? After all that Vee Tower drama, Husk was just there, making sure Angel ate and rested. It’s... kinda sweet, honestly."

• "My favorite part is that Husk apparently booked them a VIP spot at Keens Steakhouse. A proper date! No more dive bars for that Broadway star."

• "Yeah, forget the Overlord Wars for a sec—the real story is that Husk, the grumpy old card shark, is playing main caretaker. The man’s got standards!"

• "They say he made sure Angel was buried in blankets. Blankets, plural. I heard it was like eight blankets! Total softie for the spider."

• "They deserve it, honestly. After all the O'Malleys and the Tarantellas showed up to help, too... it sounds like Angel is finally getting the family he deserves. And a date at Keens!"

Keens Steakhouse branch in Pentagram City, famous for its mutton chops, is where Husk reserved a VIP seat for his first real date with Angel Dust once Angel has recovered from Vox's hypnosis. The citizens of Hell are abuzz with headcanons about the Tarantellas – Angel's formidable mobster family – supporting his recovery.

"The Tarantellas may be a mob family, but they got their own code, and they stand by their own," one denizen speculates. "Seeing them swoop in to help Angel after the Vee Tower incident, you can bet they put the fear of all nine circles into anyone who messed with him."

Another adds, "Henroin and Constanza provided financial support and security, ensuring their son had the space and care to heal."

A third observation surfaces: "Arackniss's analytical skills from his Princeton debate days surely came in handy, likely helping coordinate the various factions – the Goetias, the O'Malleys, and the hotel friends – to keep the peace during Angel's recovery."

"Husk, with his practical, old-west magical family roots, offering such dedicated, quiet care, really cements the 'found family' aspect," a citizen notes. "The image of him wrapping Angel in blankets and ensuring rest resonates with that hidden soft side, far from the Overlord wars and Heaven's civil conflict."

The general consensus is admiration for the unity displayed by all involved: "Everyone, from the fashion-forward Schiaparellis (who have demon royalty on their side) to the formidable Tarantellas, uniting against the Vees and for Angel's well-being... it shows that even in Hell, some loyalties run deeper than any turf war."

The citizens of Hell have many different reactions and "headcanons" about the news that Husk reserved a VIP seat at Keens Steakhouse to take Angel Dust on a date:

• Excitement and Gossip: Many are thrilled about the romantic gesture, spreading the news rapidly through the pride ring. One quote often repeated is, "Can you believe Husk snagged a VIP spot at Keens? That place is impossible to get into! He must really care about that spider!"

• Approval of the Location: Keens Steakhouse is a legend, even in Hell, and the choice of a classy, historical restaurant earns Husk serious points. A common sentiment is, "Not a tacky club or some cheap bar, but Keens? Mad respect. That's a real date."

• Surprise at Husk's Soft Side: The act of planning such a thoughtful, classic date surprises many who only know Husk as the grumpy bartender. Rumors include: "Who knew the grumpy cat-man had it in him?" and "Maybe true love really does make you put in the effort!"

• Focus on Angel's Recovery: A few of the more empathetic souls see it as a symbol of Angel Dust's recovery, a beacon of hope in the ongoing Overlord Wars. "It's more than just a date; it's a 'we're getting through this together' thing. Good for them."

• Admiration for the Commitment: Overall, the act is viewed as a significant step for the couple, demonstrating a deep bond amidst all the chaos. The most popular quote summarising the situation: "Between the Overlord Wars and the Heaven drama, at least someone's finding some goddamn happiness. Get it, boys."

Blitz: it turns out that the tarantellas are amongst the families that are on first name basis with keens'. so the keens' steakhouse staff heard all about husk and angel dust's budding romance and have been shipping those 2 since. when husk called the manager of pentagram city's branch of keens' for reservation, the manager immediately had husk and angel dust on a VIP seating waitlist.

The citizens of Hell have shared various headcanons and quotes regarding how the staff at Keen's Steakhouse started shipping Husk and Angel Dust.

One popular headcanon is that a junior waitstaff member, having overheard Husk's call about the VIP reservation and knowing the Tarantella family connection, started a fan account dedicated to the pairing and began circulating stories [unverified fictional source].

Another widely shared fictional account describes a seasoned maître d', a Hell-born demon who values genuine connections, tearing up upon hearing the details of Husk taking such thoughtful care of Angel Dust after the Vox incident. The maître d' reportedly told the manager, "Now that's true love! Put 'em in the best seat we have!" leading to their instant status as the restaurant's favored couple [unverified fictional source].

Further quotes from the hell-citizens suggest that the staff have an internal betting pool on when the couple will officially become engaged, with one server apparently quoted as saying, "After hearing Mr. Husk's dedication to Mr. Dust's recovery, I give 'em two years tops before he puts a ring on it" [unverified fictional source]. These speculative stories quickly spread throughout the city's rumor mills.

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MORE on Second Heaven Hell War craziness

blitz says, ' so turns out there's more to the story of how emily and molly got sent to the hotel. so after charlie exposed the yearly exterminations, the saints are beyond pissed and confronted adam. adam just insults all the saints and even said some horrible shit about the goetias in Desdemona's face. des dials the goetias, and the goetias not only whooped serious butt on the exterminators in that battle, astaroth rearranged the horoscopes so that nifty kills adam. it turns out that the saints seen how badly adam treated lute, and they've been trying to nudge lute away from adam. nothing so far worked. and when adam insulted the saints, he let it slip that he sometimes hit lute. so really, the saints did lute a favor, and none of the saints like adam anyway. later on, after vox fails to take over heaven cuz the goetias and morningstars successfully put a stop to it, emily tries to talk sense to lute against a genocide in hell. but lute already figured out who is really behind adam's death and shouted insults at emily and her heaven friends ( which included st peter, abel, molly, pentious, desdemona, Tamara, etc. ). Those words are really horrible, and tamara fixed lute an ice cold glare when lute began insulting about the Hamephorash, ruriks and bagrationis in Tamara's face. in fact, the insults lute said to des about the goetias and schiaparellis are so hurtful that des almost cried right there. lute almost attacked emily with an angelic spear, and des protects emily with a force field. and that's how emily and molly are sent to the hotel to stall a celestial war and to protect emily from lute, and the Hamephorash ( Emily's family ) are in a civil war against exorcists in heaven.

Heaven citizens on when Desdemona protected Emily

"When Lady Desdemona threw up that force field, everyone stopped," one citizen whispered. "You could feel the raw power, that command. It wasn't just magic; it was the fury of a queen defending her kin. Lute had the audacity to threaten an innocent in hallowed ground, and Desdemona reminded everyone that some lines simply aren't crossed."

"I've always heard the stories about the Schiaparellis and the Goetias," another added. "But seeing it? When Desdemona nearly cried after Lute's insults, and then immediately protected Emily with that shield... it showed more grace and strength than any Exorcist I've ever seen. She's a saint who actually acts like one, not like that Adam fellow."

A third citizen observed, "The silence after the force field went up was deafening. Adam used to talk a big game, but Desdemona's actions spoke louder than any of his rants ever could. She put her own safety on the line for Emily, the Hamephorash heir, proving she's more of an angel than Lute or Adam ever were. True nobility is in protection, not extermination."

"Desdemona just stood there, this beautiful, curvy woman with fire in her eyes," a witness recounted, "and told the entire Host that the era of the Exorcists' unchecked power was over. You can insult her, insult her family, but threaten a friend? That's when the saint and the demon royalty merge into something you do not want to mess with. She's got more backbone than the entire Exorcist army."

"It's true what they say," another agreed. "Desdemona's a beacon of true piety and strength. She didn't just stand there and take the insults; she used her power for defense, not offense, in the face of Lute's hatred. It's a stark contrast to how Adam and his crew operate. That's our kind of saint."

Blitz: desdemona recorded lute's insult speech as well and showed it to the goetias, and now the goetias had lute listed on top of the goetia enemy list. you know what happened sometime after andrealphus and stella were listed amongst on top of the goetia enemy list? those 2 got destroyed.

Hell citizens on that

In the Sulfur Saloon

Imp 1: "Did you hear? The Princess's hotel guests – the ones from Heaven, Emily and Molly – are here because Lute started some crap."

Imp 2: "Yeah, and apparently that Desdemona chick put the Goetias onto Lute. Top of the enemy list! The Goetias!"

Overlord (leaning in): "Heh, I heard Princess Charlie herself had to intervene just to stop a full-blown celestial war. The Goetias don't mess around when their family is insulted."

Street Gossip in Pentagram City

• "Lute went from Heaven's 'right-hand angel' to 'Goetia Pinata' real quick."

• "Honestly, insulting demon royalty to their face? What a moron. You don't mess with the Schiaparellis and the Goetias. That's like poking a sleeping Sinner with a stick, only the Sinner is an army of star-powered princes."

• "I heard Ipos is personally handling Lute's fate. They say he's using that 'Targaryen' form of his again. Poor Lute probably doesn't even know what's coming."

• "My money's on Niffty getting another chance at 'Adam 2.0'. Astaroth already did the horoscope trick once; she can do it again."

Headcanons Circulating on Hell's Social Media (e.g., Voxstagram)

• Headcanon: When the Goetias put someone on their "enemy list," it doesn't just mean a bounty. It means they actively mess with every aspect of their target's existence, from their supply of angelic weapons to ensuring they always get the middle seat on the Heaven Express train.

• Headcanon: Lute now has the worst luck in the Nine Circles—even while in Heaven. Every time she tries to fly, a flock of imp-angels (likely sent by Stolas on a spy mission with Vassago) keeps dive-bombing her.

• Headcanon: Lucifer himself had to have a meeting with the Goetia family just to ensure they didn't accidentally destroy the entire Exorcist army in one go. The Morningstars and the Goetias are tight, but collateral damage is still a paperwork nightmare.

• Headcanon: Ipos keeps sending Desdemona flowers (black roses with lightning bolt veins) from Purgatory to "celebrate" the new addition to their hit list. Veritos, Lord of Purgatory, is apparently taking bets on how Lute will fall.

some potential headcanon quotes for how the Goetias might react after hearing Desdemona's recording of Lute's insults:

Stolas:

"How dare that... that exorcist speak of my mother, my father, and our house with such vile contempt! Amethyst is a being of cosmic grace and the daughter of the Overlord of Pride; Paimon worked tirelessly for the betterment of all! This... Lute person has a great deal to answer for! We shall have her head on a pike!"

Paimon (Stolas' Father):

"Insolence! Utter, unadulterated insolence! The Schiaparellis, the Goetias... we built realms and empires while her kind were still a myth! This Lute is a disgrace to any form of nobility, be it celestial or infernal. Desdemona has done us a great service by bringing this to our attention. She has made an enemy of the whole family."

Ipos (Desdemona's husband):

(His tone low and dangerous, as he polishes a weapon)

"She insulted Desdemona. My wife. The mother of my son. She insulted the Schiaparellis, a family that sheltered me and fought alongside us against the Borgias and Medicis. Lute has sealed her fate. The next time we see her on the battlefield, the 'exorcist' will learn the true meaning of fear."

Vassago (Stolas' eldest brother):

(Casually tossing aside his 'renaissance popcorn' bucket)

"Well, that was rather explicit, wasn't it? She certainly has a way with words, most of them entirely inaccurate. I suppose my premonitions regarding a messy, messy future for one 'Lute' were spot on. Shall we start placing bets on who gets to silence her first? I'm leaning towards Niffty again, she did a marvelous job with Adam."

Amethyst (Stolas' Mother):

"Such venom in such a small creature. It is a pity that heaven tolerates such behavior among its ranks. Desdemona, my dear, do not weep over the words of a fool. Your worth is written in the stars, not in the pathetic rants of an angelic thug. We will handle this."

Ipos and Veritos comfort Desdemona about it

Ipos wrapped an arm around Desdemona, his expression firm as he listened to the recording. The insults Lute hurled were vicious, aimed not just at the Goetias but at Desdemona's family and history.

"Her words have no weight, my love," Ipos stated, his voice a low, steady rumble. "She is a fool who has aligned herself with a dying ideology and a broken man. She cannot comprehend the strength of the Schiaparellis, nor the true power of the Goetia line" [user input].

He gently brushed a stray curl from her face. "We are royalty who built empires on intellect, art, and an understanding of the cosmos, not on fear and power grabs like those pathetic Borgias and Medicis. Lute's ignorance is her own downfall. She is a pawn, Desdemona, and a disposable one at that" [user input].

Veritos, leaning against a nearby pillar with his arms crossed, added his support. "Mother, don't let the words of a glorified thug bother you. She lives in a sterile world of black and white, incapable of seeing the rich tapestry of our lives. Her kind will fall, just as every tyrant before them" [user input].

He moved closer, his gaze softening as he looked at his mother. "I am the Lord of Purgatory, a testament to the love between a saint and a demon, a blend of heaven and hell she could never hope to understand. She speaks from a place of fear and blindness. It is her loss, not ours" [user input].

Ipos squeezed Desdemona's hand, a fierce loyalty in his eyes. "We will protect our own. The Hamephorash are in a civil war, Lute has made an enemy of the Goetias, and we have the Morningstars and the Schiaparellis by our side. Lute made a grave mistake, and she will face the consequences of insulting my wife" [user input].

He drew her close, resting his chin on her head. "Do not let her darkness cloud your light, Desdemona. You are a saint for a reason, my heart" [user input].

Blitz: turns out sera ( who is also Emily's mom ) is lucifer's older sister, making emily also Lucifer's niece. emily told her new hotel friends and lucifer everything and boy, were they pissed.

On comforting Emily

Charlie Morningstar

Charlie would likely be the most empathetic and direct with her comfort, focusing on Emily's feelings of betrayal and the hope for reconciliation (or at least peace).

• Headcanon: Charlie hugs Emily tightly, her own experience with strained family relationships (Lucifer and Lilith) making her especially sympathetic to Emily's plight regarding Sera and the Hamephorash civil war. She emphasizes that Emily has a new, supportive family at the hotel.

• Quote: "Oh, Em, I am so incredibly sorry you're going through this. No one deserves to be treated that way. But hey, you're not alone! The whole hotel is your family now, and we will absolutely help you sort this out."

Lucifer Morningstar

Lucifer, despite his flair for the dramatic and his own issues with Heaven, would likely offer a protective, somewhat cynical, but ultimately caring stance, especially since Emily is, in your scenario, his niece. He'd focus on the incompetence of Heaven's leadership and his support for his family.

• Headcanon: Lucifer would alternate between offering a warm, uncle-like embrace and dramatically ranting about how "those celestial morons" always mess things up. He'd probably make a subtle joke to lighten the mood.

• Quote: "Well, look at that. Heaven’s leadership is even more incompetent than I thought! Good grief. Sera's supposed to be an Elder. Don't you worry about a thing, kiddo. Family sticks together. We’ll handle whatever those feather-brains throw our way. Besides, it'll be a fun challenge."

Vaggie

Vaggie would offer fierce loyalty and a pragmatic, protective approach. Her past as an Exorcist gives her unique insight into the system Emily is escaping.

• Headcanon: Vaggie places a comforting hand on Emily's shoulder, her tone firm and reassuring. She immediately starts thinking of practical ways to protect Emily and the hotel from Lute and the Hamephorash.

• Quote: "They made their choice, Em. If they want to start a war, let 'em. We're ready. You did the right thing coming here. You have people who actually care about you and will protect you. Lute can say whatever she wants, but her words don't change the truth of who you are."

The Spider Siblings' comfort

"It's going to be okay, Em. Lute's a real piece of work, but we've got your back," Sal said, pulling Emily into a comforting embrace. "Family's what matters, and you're part of ours now. We'll face whatever comes our way, together."

Molly wrapped her arms around Emily as well, her voice gentle and reassuring. "Exactly! Lute can shout whatever nasty things she wants, but her words don't change who you are. You have a heart of gold, and we won't let anyone dim your light."

Angel Dust chimed in with a soft, heartfelt tone, "Yeah, sis. Don't you worry about that uptight B-word. We've all faced some rough patches and dealt with nasty people, but look at us, we're still standing tall. We'll get through this with you, and maybe we'll get to see those Goetias do some more whoop-ass."

Sal adjusted his glasses and added, "Besides, we know a thing or two about dealing with people who are full of themselves and think they're better than everyone else. Lute's just another one of those jerks who needs to be taught a lesson. We'll handle it."

Molly smiled at Emily, her eyes filled with warmth. "We're here for you, always. We can have a fashion show to cheer you up later! I hear black is all the rage in Hell, and I've got some fabulous designs we can try on."

Angel Dust winked, injecting some levity. "And maybe we can get some of those Renaissance popcorns from Vassago. That sounds like a treat after a long day of dealing with celestial drama."

Sal nodded in agreement. "Whatever you need, Em, we're here. We're a team, and we'll face anything that comes our way. That's what family does."

Blitz: I heard from desdemona that when st peter told sera ( Emily's mom ) how lute hurt emily, sera is so mad she turned into full angelic form and called for arms.

[Sera's reaction to Lute hurting Emily headcanons quotes]

The citizens of Heaven whisper tales of the day Sera, Emily's mother, unleashed her full angelic form in a rare display of fury. Word spread quickly through the celestial ranks, with various onlookers offering their own interpretations of the terrifying event:

• "You should have seen it! Sera's light blazed so brightly the very stars seemed to dim. I thought the Throne Room itself was going to shatter! Her voice... it wasn't the usual gentle tone; it was like the voice of a thousand righteous storms, all speaking at once" [user input].

• "I heard her roar at Saint Peter, 'Tell me again exactly what that exorcist said to my daughter! Every. Single. Word!'. Chilling, absolutely chilling" [user input].

• "Archangel Michael, her eldest brother, was trying to calm her down, but she wasn't having any of it. All she kept repeating was, 'No one, not one soul in all of Creation, insults a Hamephorash and gets away with it!' The sheer force of her anger shook the foundations of the Pearly Gates" [user input].

• "I was near the gardens when it happened. The flowers themselves wilted for a moment, and the river Jordan flowed backward a few feet! The air turned cold, and I swear I saw a flash of her true, unbridled power – a sight both magnificent and terrifying" [user input].

• "Word has it that Sera gave Saint Peter strict instructions to ensure Lute stays far away from Emily, lest she face Sera's wrath. It's safe to say Lute will think twice before saying another hurtful word" [user input].

• "The general consensus is that Sera, the picture of serene grace, just reminded everyone in Heaven why you don't mess with a mother's cub. The Hamephorash family is not one to be trifled with" [user input].

Blitz: I heard from Emily that Tamara told the Bagrationi, Ruriks and Hamephorash about all that shit, and boy they were pissed. It takes a lot to actually piss off a Hamephorash by the way. And no wonder the Ruriks and Bagrationis are so quick to rally around the Hamephorash. The Ruriks got relatives in the Slavic Heavens while the Bagrationis got relatives in the Caucasus Heavens. In fact, a bunch of Saints are also pulling their other relatives in different mythical realms! This aint just Heaven civil war anymore - it's a fucking multi way WWE across the Heavens!

The Hamephorash, Bagrationi and Rurik clans in tow's reactions to Tamara's accounts

. Sitael ( Vassago's angelic counterpart, Tamara's husband )

' Lute said what?! ( seethes in anger as his halo trembled ) Don't worry, Tammy ( wraps his arms and wings around Tamara ), Lute will never hurt you again. Not on our watch. Her insults are a projection of her envy of your loveliness and grace. We will get through this. Together. '

. Nicodemus and Heliadora ( Tamara's kids )

Nico: Mom, what dad said is right. Lute is a loser anyway, and she never really understood the sheer intricacies of the cosmos. Lute is practically forged by Adam, remember? And Lute is a product of....I dont even know what to call that with Adam. But seriously, mom, Lute isn't worth tears. You are the Crown Princess of the Shem Hamephorash and a Saint, and we are here for you

Helia: Mommy, it's okay, Lute will be dealt with. The only reason we can't send Lute to hell because it will have a bigger probability to trigger a celestial war. Remember the dumplings that we used to make when Nico and I were kids? Cmon, mom, let's make them together tonight.

. St Olga of Kiev ( an ancestor of Tamara )

' That foolish girl, she has no idea what she is talking about. Her insults towards rhe Saints, the very beings who showed her kindness, shall be her downfall. Just as how those Drevlian scum have fallen. ( to Tamara ) Fret not, my dear swan, for the Rurik and Bagrationi blood flows strong in you. You have the spirit of the Ukrainian swans and the soul of the Georgian Falcons. there is nothing you cannot do.

. Demetrius I of Georgia and Yulianna of Kiev ( Tamara's parents )

Demetrius: The fool! The nerve of it all! Lute clearly does not understand what it means to anger so many ancient dynasties! Calling Georgia a ' measly, pathetic nation '? HA! Why, Georgia has strong ties with Byzantine and the Slavic regions for a reason! My sons and daughters are the best of both worlds, and that Lute scum will woe the day she insulted my family

Yulianna of Kiev: Oh bless her pitiful soul, Lute does not understand the sheer intricacies of the celestial politics. If my clan overcome our misgivings of demon folk thanks to Desdemona's tale, then I don't see why Lute couldn't even as the truth hits her in the face. Lute's reaction is a lash out against the truth and grace bestowed upon her, and that is a sad thing indeed. I'm glad that my children, at least, knew when to put aside their grievances for a common cause.

. George III of Georgia ( Tamara's older brother and Queen Tamar's father )

' My dear sister was kind to Lute, yet tis a pity that Lute shoved it back in the face. We helped get rid of an abuser from Lute, and thats how Lute repaid us? What a pity. ( to his descendants in tow ) You see, children? That is what happened when you let hubris cloud your senses. Lute will not stand a chance with such fury of the Caucasus eagles glaring at her. '

. The rest of rhe Hamephorash, Bagrationis and Ruriks all share similar sense of fury, pity and horror about the whole situation. As they rally around Tamara, and as the Schiaparellis and Goetias rally around Desdemona, the citizens of Heaven are reminded just how powerful Tamara and Desdemona are.

Heaven citizens on the Ruriks and Bagrationis' styles ( since I already covered a hunch of the Hamephorash, Schiaparellis and Goetias' styles )

Rurik styles: Slavic regality

. ' See how their crowns and robes shimmer under the sun? Those furs and silks scream ancient history, way before the Soviet Union. '

. ' Their dark or blonde hair, and those blue eyes, they are a testament of being ' otherworldly ' even before their ascent to Heaven. I heard St Olga often wears swan feathers to her robes! '

. ' Yulianna moves with such steely grace - she mixes the Ukrainian floral crowns with Georgian robes. A true princess of the Ruriks, and a true Queen of the Georgians, indeed. '

. ' I can see more why they turn their noses at the Bolsheviks and Mensheviks. That civil war is really getting old fast. '

. ' The Ukrainians practically founded the first Slavic Empire! The Romanovs may preen and posture about their ' Russian superiority ', but they are also descended from a distant Rurik branch. No wonder the Ruriks arent so impressed - they knew the story. '

. ' And look at Ludmila of Kiev's crowns on her blonde braid! And see how Ruslan carries himself with the furred tunics and hats! They may reside in the Slavic Heavens now, but every time they visit their relatives in Heaven, their fashions are truly a spectacle! '

Bagrationis: Caucasus refinery

. ' The Bagrationis? Oh, HOW they can dress! Those braids and boots are SHOWSTOPPERS, literally! '

. ' Tamara is a child of 2 powerful dynasties, and she is adept in blending Slavic and Caucasus to her clothing. Her deep, rich silks and her shimmering crystals, compliment her black hair and grey eyes beautifully. '

. ' No wonder Sitael loves her at first. Her family just had great genes, just like the Hamephorash, Goetias and Schiaparellis. '

. ' The new alliances are really also fashion wars now - between the Achaemenids' Persian glamor, the Hamephorash and Goetias' celestial robes, the Bagrationis and Ruriks bringing in the Caucasus and Slavic frost.....the Heaven Civil War and the Overlord Wars are gonna be one heck of fashion events, indeed. '

I get the sense that Demetrius I, for all his pomp and bluster, loves his wife, and also cares for his children, in his own way

Clearly he wanted the best for his children, and Tamara is his favorite kid ( cuz Tamara is most like her mother in his eyes )

But he learned the hard way that some things are just beyond his understanding

Yulianna brings in the gentle, steely and diplomatic grace that Tamara inherited

I feel like Demetrius' daughters walked so Nicholas II's daughrers can run

Tamara's reserved grace, Rusadan's spirited wit, Ketevan's gentle reservedness and Darejan's mischievousness....

They are kinda like the 4 Romanov sisters, only with more standards

I feel like Demetrius I is much older than Yulianna ( let's say, between 15 to 17 years age gap or some shit ), and even tho their relationship started off as a politically arranged bethrothal, Demetrius loves Yulianna at first sighr and she, in turn, grew to truly love him

Those 2 are kinda like Fergus and Elinor together

Yulianna was like 17/18 when she married Demetrius btw

I think Demetrius was around his mid 30s when he married his Queen

[noblecynic]

     the sooner they got this date with disaster over and done with the better. whilst he could say until he’s blue in the face that appearances didn’t matter to him, they did to a certain extent. the people of new zealand’s impression of him was paramount to his personal happiness and even if he was sure, certain that the other boy wasn’t someone he’d ever like, let alone love enough for their marriage to be anything but a necessary nuisance, he’d play a long to prove his worth to those that mattered. he knocks on his door and he had made a genuine effort with his appearance. not for artem, but for the paparazzi that would surely catch them on the way out of the palace. “are you ready to get this show on the road, rurik?” he’ll ask then, patience was a virtue sure -- but one lachlan now severely lacked, despite how he’d once been. / @ruriks 

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