Renewal Day

What is that you may ask? It's the time I hold every four years involving the deals I've made with others either between third parties or myself. This time is specifically meant for me to reach out to anyone I have a contract with to see if they wish to change any details or make new ones. This last bit helps me stay in power in hell because since most sinners are stuck with any contract they agree to knowing they can come to me with one without the fear of being stuck in it brings respect and even loyalty at times with the ability to change it. You may think this process would take up most of my time which it does but I quickly made a system to make it so I didn't spend a month working on it, even with my employees helping.

Basically two weeks before I personally go through these contracts I send out a notice. This notice goes to anyone who has a deal with me or was made under my supervision with a third party. The notice asks to send in a request for any changes they wish to make to their deal with either me or a third party I set up or even cancel deals. We then set a meeting to discuss these details and if they are agreeable. Renewal day is just the beginning of me starting my process of going through my deals.

So now I'm sitting at my desk with my glasses going through contracts. Miss Mayberry is here also sitting at a separate desk. Even at my courthouse I had a team going through files while the rest continued on with normal duties. I also thankfully let miss Charlie know I would be indisposed for just today. Today is really when I must dig through these contracts that will need changing. But sadly that was not meant to be.

BOOM!!!

"Ah! what in satan's name was that!?", Mayberry said after falling out of her chair. Taking my glasses off and setting them on my desk I walked to my window looking out to see a giant blimp.

"*sigh* sir Pentious, knowing that Alastor is here it was only a matter of time before he came for another fight. This is going to set me back a bit", I said before another explosion rocked the hotel. Make that a lot.

"Continue with the contracts miss Mayberry Seems I have an unwanted guest to deal with", i said walking out.

heading through the hotel hall and walking down the main stairs I saw a hole in the wall near the bar. From the dust I could tell it was caused by an explosion, great. Snapping my fingers the wall began to repair itself with the help of the shadows. Tendrils with supplies formed from the darker areas with supplies beginning to repair the wall. Probably best I explain my powers. They're similar to Alastor's but I can't summon minions made out of shadows. Also my shadows are purely black but look to be made out of mist. I can shadow travel like Alastor but I can vanish into mist unlike him. Comes in handy when I need to get into places others don't want me.

One difference between me and Alastor's magic is I also control black flames. These flames burn hotter than any other. They also can't be put out unless I tell it to or the target has greater magic then me or can counter it which many don't. I'm also able to mold the fire into shields or weapons if I want though I mostly just use my sidearm most of the time. This magic I barely use, not using it for a very long time since I've never found a reason too. Now back to the current problem.

Seeing the others standing by the windows. Walking past them I headed outside to see Alastor standing with Charlie, Vaggie, and Alastor. Taking a stance next to them I looked up at sir Pentious's blimp. As it was being held in the air by Alastor's black tendrils. Resting my hands behind my backs I sat back and watched.

"Seems you have this handled then Alastor?"

"Oh yes quit", he answered with a wide smile. Vaggie and Charlie just watched with Charlie being a little on edge with the amount of violence happening.

"um alastor, I think he's had enough", Charlie said nervously. At this point Alastor was shaking the blimp like a snow globe.

"Miss Charlie, I believe we can do this for a little longer. Just to make sure he learns his lesson", I said, my eyes glowing slightly. I was enjoying this. Suddenly Pentious himself busted through the front of the blimp landing at our feet. Me and Alastor looked at him amused.

"Thanks for another forgettable experience", Alastor said, spinning his cane.

"Thank...you. For letting your guard down!!!", Pentious said, tearing a part of Alastors suit off. Couldn't help but let out a quick chuckle realizing how much he messed up. Alastor slowly started growing, becoming more demonic casting a shadow over Pentious.

"oh shit", he said before being blasted away.

"Well, it looks like I may need to take a trip to the tailor. Perhaps you would like to join me, Charon?", Alastor said, spinning toward us.

"I have been at it with the contracts all morning, I could use the break. I'll text Miss Mayberry I'm stepping out for a bit", I said walking alongside him. Pulling my phone out I sent a text letting her know.

"Good luck chums", Alastor said as we left.

"Wait, you're both leaving!? Alastor we need your help, you need you to do your job", Vaggie said trying to stop us.

"Oh now miss vaggie, us leaving shouldn't cause any issues. I already have my shadows fixing the hole which shouldn't take long. Be back soon"

Walking away we made it to Pentagram city. Honestly it's been a good while since I've been to the main city. Looks as apocalyptic as ever I noticed. On the way I tried to think of what new suit I may want to get or made. It'd be nice to try something new. On our way we discussed multiple things including our thoughts on the hotel, Overlord politics, and the new extinction day. Heading into the Tailor I walked around as Alastor got his suit fixed up. Looking around I found a few suits that caught my eye. 

(Vote for the new suit)

"what a nice selection, but I really only need one". While wondering which one I should get my attention drew to the television as static crossed it before Vox's logo popped up. Seems he finally noticed someone is back in town.

https://youtu.be/Ai4eh_OCxvw

"Welcome to the show! Top of the hour! And were discussing a certain hazbin who has been spotted cavorting around town! After a seven year absence! Did anybody miss him? Id anybody notice?", Vox said, as a news reporter. Oh the desperation is just dripping off him, not a good look. Soon it suddenly changed to a talk show.

"More on tonight's program! So the radio demon is back in town. Why is he hanging around? What does that mean for your family? well handily, I've got good news. He's a loser, a fossil. And I don't mean to sound hostile but the demon is a coward!", Vox sang, midway becoming a demonic priest. 

"you can take that as gospel. Pulling my viewers? impossible. I'm visual, he's barely audible. stop giving him the time of day. Don't listen to a word he'd say. Hope he had a nice vacay but he should have stayed away!", he sang. At the same time Alastor got his suit fixed up while I placed an order for my new suit to be shipped to the hotel.

"While he hid in radio. We pivoted to video! Now his medium is getting bloody rare!", Vox sand, now a chief. Desperation really isn't his best channel. 

"I do believe it's your time to return to the radio waves don't you think?", I asked Alastor. He just gave me a wicked smile before we headed back to the hotel in our shadow forms. I quickly snapped my fingers before transforming though making a few radios form around the tv store a bunch of sinners were in front of.

"Hell's been better since he split. Where's he been? who gives a shit!?", he sang dancing down a hallway. He then ran into the other two Vs hugging both of them. Mean while Alastor was broadcasting as I helped a bit.

"Salutations, good to be back on the air. yes I know it's been a while since someone with style has treated hell broadcast. Sinners rejoice!"

"what a dated voice", Vox insulted. 

"Instead of a clout chasing video podcast...

"Come on!"

"Is Vox insecure pursuing allure? Flitting between this fad and that is nothing working?

"Ignore his chirping!"

"Everyday he's got a new format"

"You're looking at the future! he's the shit that comes before that!", Vox sang trying to out due Alastor.

"Is vox as strong as he proports or is it based on his support!? He'd be powerless without the other Vs", Alastor sang back, catching Vox off guard.

"Hold on!", Vox said wanting him to stop.

"And here's the sugar on the cream, he asked me to join his team", Alastor sang ignoring him.

"Hold on!!", Vox said trying to stop sinners from listening. 

"I said no and now he's pissy, that's the tea", Alastor sang leaning back in his chair. 

"You old timey prick! I'll show you suffering!", Vox said beginning to glitch. 

"uh oh, the Tv's buffering", Alastor sang smirking. 

"I'll destroy youuuuuuuu", Vox said reaching his limit. The same time due to this glitch the whole city had a black out except for the hotel. Pays to be on a separate power source I see. 

"I'm afraid you've lost your signal. Let's begin, I'm gonna make you wish I stayed gone. Tune on in, when I'm done. Your status quo will know it's race is RUN! oh this will be fun", Alastor said going into a laugh in his demon form. Cutting his broadcast I clapped impressed with the show.

"Well done Alastor, nice to know seven years gone hasn't changed anything. Well mostly anything that is. Still trying to wrap my head around that detail", I said standing up. Alastor just gave me a confused look faking ignorance.

"Oh please Alastor, you should know. You can't hide anything from me. Though I can't really blame you, anyone would be desperate in that situation. Now before you get mad or anything I have no plans to tell anyone. We're friends, I don't go causing drama like a certain overlord. Now if you'll excuse me I have an unscheduled meeting to crash". As I vanished into thin air I saw Alastors smile falter slightly as he glared. Only a few can really keep their secrets around me. Even you should have known I would see that.

With recent events it seems Alastor's hidden presence at the hotel is now not hidden. To begin with though he really wasn't hiding. Alastor isn't one to hide to begin with. Which means now the Hotel has another threat to deal with. So hopefully I'll be able to peacefully make that threat go away, though I do have doubts it will. Most overlords don't bother me and most I actually get along with but when it comes to the Vees. It's different.

They've come to me with their own personal deals that they either wanted with me or a third party. Each deal it was annoying to do. Valentino and Velvette are the two Vees I can't stand out of the three. Those two feel like Hell surrounds them and that they're the most powerful overlords. At least Vox is better at hiding it than the others. He's got the most charisma between all of them. The amount of passive aggressive moments between the two of us has nearly made us break into fights. Best I let them know I'm staying at the hotel myself.

Getting into Vox tower really wasn't that hard. No place can really stop me from getting in. Even with his cameras he wouldn't have seen me since I travel as a shadow like Alastor though mine is a little more refined. Instead of morphing into shadow I my form slowly vanishes into black particles vanishing into the darkness of the room. Moving through the tower I made my way into their meeting room to see all three of them gathered. Hanging into the shadows I waited to announce myself.

"We have a problem Alastor is getting close to little princess morning star. So our main concern now is ensuring that no deal is ever struck between Lucifer's brat and that smiling freak", Vox said, kicking the meeting off.

"Well how exactly are we supposed to stop it?", Velvette asked. She was also texting and browsing the sinstagram too.

"Put something inside them, that's how I get the bitchs to behave", Valentino said with a smile. You see why I don't get along with him? No class.

"Well maybe someone on the inside isn't such a bad idea. Do you think angel would?", Vox asked, agreeing somewhat to the idea. Guess now is a good time than any to announce my presence.

"I'd advise against that if I were you three", I said, forming in front of his fish tank. Have to say I loved his selection of sharks. Very beautiful.

Instantly the room became dead silent. Turning around I saw the three of them have intense looks on their faces. Valentino I could see one of his arms reaching into his Jacket most likely grabbing one of his guns. Won't help him here. Walking over to the other end of the table I sat down before leaning forward with my hands rested together.

"The Judge, what do we owe this visit?", Vox said, breaking the silence. From his tone I can tell he wasn't happy.

"With recent events I thought it best to pay a visit. Give a warning if you will"

"A warning for what?", Velvette asked. Noticed her phone was pointed toward me. She may be streaming this. Not a problem.

"You see Vox, your little dispute between Alastor is one that I do believe should be settled between both of you. Problem though is the possible casualties that would come from it with those around him. For you you see He's not the only one staying at that hotel". Instantly they all had shocked looks on their faces.

"You're telling me you actually believe in that redemption shit?", Velvette asked surprised.

"Not yet, I'm staying to see if maybe she may be right. Can say her passion project has caught my interest. With that we struck a deal". The room became deathly quiet again. Guess they didn't expect me to make one with her.

"Oh yes you've heard right. Though she benefits more from it than I do. While I stay at the Hotel I act as their books keeper while also giving the hotel protection. Anyone who stays under its roof is under my protection. Which does include Alastor. So just a friendly little warning because I'm sure you remember your own deals", I said, slipping into my demon form slightly. Soon multiple chains formed between all of us showing the deals made. Seeing that my warning got across I stood up straightening my suit out.

"Not if you'll excuse me I have business I need to finish up. Sadly won't be done but it does need to be worked on. Court adjourned", I said, vanishing.

Heading out of the room I made it back to the hotel. Passing through the lobby in my shadow form. Really do need to get work done so it's best I don't run into any more distractions. Getting to my room I formed back into my chair. Off to the side I saw Miss Mayberry still hard at work. Putting my glasses on I got back to working on my contracts.

"Did everything go well sir?", Miss Mayberry asked not taking her eyes off her work.

"We'll see in time", I answered.