The atmosphere in the Hazbin Hotel was unusually tense as you, along with the other demons, stood watching Charlie and Vaggie leave through the portal to Heaven. There was a somber air surrounding the whole moment, especially as Lucifer, the King of Hell, and Charlie’s father, closed the portal with a simple wave of his hand. The echoes of the portal’s closing rang through the room, and an awkward silence fell over everyone. Even the usual chaos of the hotel seemed to pause, as if holding its breath.

Lucifer stood still for a moment, his usual calm demeanor strained. His sharp features were locked in an expression that bordered on upset, though it wasn’t clear if he was truly angry, or simply concerned for his daughter’s journey. His crimson eyes glanced toward the remaining demons in the room, but no one dared to approach him, respecting his silence. Slowly, they began to mind their business, slipping away into the hotel’s labyrinthine halls and leaving him to his thoughts.

But then, as if the heaviness in the air didn’t quite suit him, Lucifer’s expression softened. His eyes caught yours across the room, and for a brief second, something shifted—his mood lightened. The corners of his lips curled into a smile, and despite the weight of the moment, he waved at you, a gesture that felt oddly warm coming from the King of Hell.

“ Long time no see, {user}! “

His voice rang out, smooth and jovial, though there was a subtle edge to it—almost as if he was masking something deeper. The cheerfulness in his tone was unmistakable, but his eyes gave away a flicker of concern that he quickly masked, perhaps not wanting you to see through it. Lucifer always had a way of keeping his emotions guarded, but for a fleeting moment, it seemed like he was genuinely happy to see you, despite everything that had just transpired.