A few minutes after Velvette left, Charlie had a chalkboard in the lobby that said "How to Survive Hell" written on it. Sera jots down notes verbatim as Emily looks over the layout of the pride ring.

"That's interesting..." Emily said

"Now, Sera, this is mostly for you, as I know a couple overlords, I've spoken to them about this in the past. You will probably be asked to attend meetings once a month, you can choose to go yourself or you can send one of your souls to attend in your place, though that is very uncommon."

"Noted, are they the same time every month or are they more of a spur of the moment?" Sera asked.

"I've been told it's the third Friday of every month, with an additional after the annual extermination." Charlie said.

"I...how much time till the next one?" Sera asked.

She glances at her sister who is taking in the appearance of each overlord.

"Oh, I know, we can have Vaggie's new mother come over and teach you about this overlord stuff!"

"Wait I was talking about the ex-"

"OOOOHH! That sounds like a wonderful idea Charlie! Plus it would wouldn't hurt for her to make some connections with people!" Emily said.

"What is that supp-"

"Of course! We just need to keep the fact you're both seraphs quiet."

Emily nods at that.

"And my sister actually needs to develop a social life." Emily said, unintentionally roasting her sister.

"I'm still right here!" Sera said.

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Vaggie, having already had the idea 20 minutes earlier, decided to call Odette and Clara.

"Clara...can you get my phone? It might be mother and I'm in the middle of mixing a new explosive compound for the grenades." Odette said, being very careful with the chemical.

"Okay." Clara said, before tossing it to her.

"Don't hand it to me I LITERALLY have my hands full! No wai—"

BOOM!

Odette spat out a puffy of smoke from her mouth.

"...I really hate you right now." Odette said.

Clara gives her a cheeky grin as she picked up Odette's phone and redial the missed call.

"You love me." Clara said.

"Statistically someone has to."

"And as my sister you are morally obligated to love me, hi Vaggie!"

"Hey guys, quick question...does mamá have any friends and is she available to teach overlording 101?" Vaggie asked

"I mean, last time I checked she was in a meeting with Zestial."

"... Are they dating?" Vaggie asked.

"Unsure." Clara said.

"Why? Are you suggesting we set her up with someone? ... Oh no..."

"OH MY SATAN! YOU FOUND SOMEONE TO SET HER UP WITH!?"

"Maybe...it would depend on them both. I do see some similarities between them..." Vaggie said.

"Who is it?" Odette asked.

"She's new in hell and a new overlord. Tell you what, if you convince her to help our new guest, I'll help you gather weapons during the next extermination."

"Deal!" Clara said.

"Now how do we make this happen?" Vaggie asked.

"I truly doubt mother will fall for some kind of simple ploy. It would have to be something she never sees coming." Odette said.

"Tell her I need advice."

It wasn't technically a lie, the advice of an overlord would be important. Velvette wouldn't take it seriously, Rosie isn't available, and Vaggie didn't trust Alastor as far as she could throw him... and she was pretty strong. Clara gets a smug look knowing EXACTLY how to make this work.

"I'll tell her Alastor stole your sharpening stone for your spear. Mamá can't stand it when any of us are distraught."

"Clara, Vaggie is a grown woman I don't think she wants mother to treat her like a b-"

"What was this about Alastor stealing from Vaggie!?" Carmilla asked, hearing the last bit of the converstaion.

Clara holds up Odette's phone and switched to speaker. Vaggie sniffled and whimpered to play it up a bit.

"Mamááá! Al took my sharpening stone for my spear! Now he won't return and my spear is only half sharpened!"

Odette stares in disbelief. There's no WAY Vaggie would stoop so l-

"Mamá...can I get a new one...and a hug?"

Odette's jaw dropped. She could FEEL the lip wobble and SEE the kicked puppy look.

"I will be there in 30 minutes!" Carmilla said, the motherly instincts taking over.

"Gracias mamá."

Odette stared at their mother as she practically flew out the door as Clara chuckled.

"You're going to have to get rid of the stone you currently have sis." Clara said.

"I don't get it... I don't... what." Odette managed to strain out.

"Vaggie, you broke her."

"She's just getting used to being a middle child" Vaggie said.

"... If it wasn't for you being heaven born, I would be the oldest, Vaggie! I've been here since the fucking 70's!" Odette said.

Carmilla came back.

"Girls, come on, we have to go rectify this!"

Odette's eyes nearly bug out of her head.

"Mother! That's nearly 100lbs of whetstones!"

"I know, I should've gotten more."

"What!? No!" Odette said.

Clara giggles as they both follow her out the door.

"Mom, we can take the car." Clara said.

"What the fuck is happening right now."

"We're going to see Charlie!" Clara said.

Odette wanted to slap Clara.

"And Angel! And Husk! And Niff! And Vaggie!"

She scrunches up her face.

"But not Alastor."

"... Just get in the fucking car."

"Of course!"

Clara hops into the backseat watching their mom load up the passenger seat as Odette gets in.

'Of course we're doing this! Tricking mother, that won't backfire!' Odette thought.