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Lial jumped and disappeared at the noise. Quinn went to open the gates. “That must be the guests!” 

"Okay! Everyone! Get into your disguises!" Janette called out as she went to the door.

For the most part, Charlie didn’t change. Her skin had more of a human skin tone, though still pale, with blue eyes, a white blouse, and a black skirt with heels to match. Vaggie’s hair had turned brown, with no “x” to show and had a chocolate brown eye and an eyepatch that her hair covered up. Her skin was fairly tanned and she wore a white t-shirt, and ripped black jeans with red tennis shoes. Angeldust was now a thin pale blonde with dark blue eyes, a light brown sweater, and dark brown pants with black boots. Husker was a scraggly looking, well built man in a suit with brown roughed up hair, stubble, and yellow eyes. Ben was STILL clinging to him despite the change. Nifty now had two wide brown eyes with red hair. She also wore a white blouse, pink poodle skirt, pink heels, and brown gloves. 

Janette went up to the door and opened it to see her friends with a whole crew… and Juniper? 

"Juniper?! Is that you?!" The gruff and well built looking woman nodded with a smirk. Another one of her friends from highschool. Long wild dark brown untamed hair, golden Amber brown eyes that almost seem feline in nature, her large body builder figure with her large chestsize. She looked overall a sexy killing machine. And it didn't help that she was captain of the kick boxing team and then joined the military after highschool. Heck, Janette didn't even know that she was back from duty!

"Juniper! I can't believe you're here! When did you get back?!" Janette laughed as her hair was being tousled. 

"Long enough to help these dorks with their reno projects. I noticed that you have a hard built-in fence in the backyard… you have a few dogs or something?" 

“A pet alligator, to be precise. We will be licensed for him soon.” Alastor was back. “Hello, I am Alastor Barrou. A pleasure to meet you.” 

"Nice to meet you too. Janette? Is this the guy that the others wouldn't stop yappin' about being your boyfriend or something?" Juniper said with a smirk watching Janette blush.

“At least this time they would be correct. We got together just last night. Right, My Doe~” Alastor teased lightly, putting an arm around her waist. 

Janette blushed heavily. And Juniper and the others looked at her with surprise and pride? "Thatta girl! That's the way to hunt down a man!" She laughed loudly as she swatted her back a few times.

"W-we didn't DO that! She just slept in the same bed…. And cuddled." She blushed brighter. Juniper laughed. While Valroy and Theressa giggled and Eva face palmed.

Meanwhile the others were watching the interactions between the friends. Particularly Angeldust and Husk. Angeldust was surprisingly not focused on the well dressed man as he normally would flirt with guys like that. But his attention was on the blonde woman with the busty chest and curvy hips. He was bi, so it didn't surprise him too much that he found her attractive as well. He just charged women more because he knew those types of females were bitches in Hell. But as he saw her, it was like seeing a breath of fresh air. She just BREATHED purity and righteousness. Normally he wouldn't be drawn to that stuff. But for some reason…. It just seemed right with him.

Husk on the other hand was looking at the buff female. To him she looked like an alpha female. And from the way her body moved from her tight fit t-shirt and cargo pants…. He was having some thoughts that weren't decent for minors. Just looking at her…. He could get drunk off at just seeing her long enough. 

"So? An alligator huh? Well I may be able to help ya with him and the license if you're willing to hire me?" Juniper replied.

“That sounds splendid! What do you think, Janette dear?” Alastor looked at his girl. 

Janette looked delighted. "Yes! But I have to warn you. There are ghosts here. They're friendly. Just respect their boundaries."

The friends looked at each other and grinned.

"Janette, we were part of the same club! Of course we know the rules when it comes to the paranormal! I suspect that the roommates will be in your room while we do some work?" Valroy stated and questioned.

“Their items are, yes. Most of them are stuck in certain spots in the house. It’s the attic I’d be careful of though. She’s the most violent.” Alastor looked at Janette. “Later you should tell me more about this club. I’m quite intrigued.” 

Janette chuckled shyly. "O-okay…" her friends snickered. 

"Alright boys! Let's get rolling!" She called out to the team. Her friends spotted the Hazbin group.

"Hey Jannie? Who're these people? They work here or something?" Juniper asked, eyeing Husk up and down.

“Those are my friends, actually. They are here to help, right guys?” Alastor asked. 

Surprisingly Husk and AD were the first two up. “Right!” They called in unison, Husk adding in something about trying to get the kid off him.

“We are always happy to help.” Charlie agreed, looking at the boys in a curious manner. 

Juniper smirked a fanged smile. "Well we appreciate it! Alright then let's get started!" She cheered. As Theressa caught Angel staring at her. She shyly waved to him while offering a kind smile.

Angel waved back with a smile of his own. 

“Kid, seriously. Get off. I need to help around.” Husk begged. 

“NOPE!” 

Janette gave a stern look at Ben. "Benjamin…" she warned like a cross mother.

“But, but… cat-man..” Ben whined. 

Janette whispered with a smile. "You can hug "cat-man" later when he's free, tired, and vulnerable." She teased as Husk rolled his eyes.

“...”

Ben thought long and hard about this before beaming his brightest smile. “OK!” He let go, running to meet Juniper. “Are you a guy that looks like a girl, or a girl built like a guy?”

“KID!” Husk gawked.

Juniper jumped back. "Woah dude. Why're you yelling out for a kid… There's no one here but us. Janette…?" 

"Oh! Um… Al's friend's along with himself are… special. They can see spirits too." *That was putting it lightly Janette!!!*

“That was quite rude, you should apologize, Benjamin. Even if she can’t see you.” Alastor told the boy. 

“Sorry Mr, Ms. Lady Man!” Alastor facepalmed. “Come along, I would like you and Lial to play with Selene while the adults are busy.”

“Yes sir, Al, sir!” Ben giggled, hugged Alastor, Janette, and Husk one more time, then left. 

Juniper raised a curious brow. "Do I even want to know what this child ghost even said to me?" She asked amused at their reactions.

“He’d asked if you were a guy that looks like a girl or a girl that’s built like a guy.” Alastor replied. 

"...."

She roared with laughter. "Tha-that's tru-ly r-rich!!! H-how old is the little punk?!"

“Nine.” Alastor replied. “He has one of those attention disorders. ADHD I believe.” 

"Ah, that explains. Well the name's Juniper Triggermore. You?" She held out her hand for Husk.

“Uh.. Baltimore, Henry Baltimore.. Nice to meetcha.” Husk took her hand. The other's interests, Alastor included, had peaked. They’d only ever known him as Husk. “Traveling magician and part time saxophone player..” ‘Why am I telling her so much about myself!?’

"Interestin'! Got back from the air force in Iraq! Pretty much just trying to find a job that'll suit me here in Louisiana. If things go okay with that alligator you guys got in the backyard, you just might see more of me when I'm not helping my other friends. Yo guys! C'MERE! Introduce yourself!"

The orange haired man introduced himself as Valroy Tailsworth. He was the owner and flooring planner for his business. But he also has other businesses he's invested in, such as a few jazz bars in town. And financial supporter for a few historical sites. Alastor couldn't help but see a lot of his friend Mimzy in him. 

“Hmm. I ought to introduce them one of these days..” He muttered to himself.

“It’s great to meet you, Valroy!” Charlie greeted brightly.

“You seem cool.” Vaggie agreed with her girlfriend. 

The tall white haired woman known as Evalyn Crown introduced herself next. She was a known model and spokesperson amongst the local photographers and TV people. She also does acting, paranormal investigations, and now assistant to Valroy on the side as both jobs and hobbies. She seemed like a nice girl but there was something about her aura that emitted "authority" even if she looked like something off a runway. Something that reminded Alastor and AD too much of Valentino. But from the way that she held herself, she looked like she could take him down with just a death stare.

"Hi, I'm Charlie and this is my girlfriend Vaggie!” 

"It's nice to meet you, Charlie and Vaggie! Theressa get over here and introduce yourself hun!" She lightly pushed the blonde in front of her. The latter letting out an "eep!" 

She introduced herself as Theressa Hartlock. She was a Christian like Janette, she was a designer for both Valroy's business and for her own side business job as a tailor and fashion expert. Angel melted at the sound of her voice. It sounded heavenly and strong but kind and full of sincerity. 

“Hiya.. I’m, uh, you can call me Angel..” He wasn't usually shy like this. 

"Hello! You can call me Terri if you want? I don't mind." Valroy was about to pipe up when both Juniper and Evalyn elbowed him in the ribs. Letting out an "oof!" Angel looked at them weird but they just smiled while Valroy was rubbing his sore ribs mumbling out British curse words under his breath.

"Ok, Terri. It's, uh, it's nice to meetcha." He held his hand out for her to shake.

Alastor leaned in and whispered to Janette. "Never seen him this shy, it's both strange and oddly adorable." 

Janette held in a snort while Theressa grabbed his hand gently.

Janette whispered back to Al, "Theressa only let's her loved ones call her that nickname. She thinks it's a more familiar but intimate nickname."

"Oh my. Unexpected to say the least. I wonder how this will turn out?" Alastor was quite curious now. 

"Just keep an eye out for any "subtle" signs…" Janette whispered back trying to hold in her squeals. 

Nifty introduced herself last, also trying to hold in her fangirling.

"Alright! Introductions are over and we're wasting daylight. Let's get this show on the road!" Juniper called out as she went over to help pull in the new floorboards into the house.

"And Husk- er- Henry, please do try and stay away from the bottle today." Alastor teased with a slightly serious note. 

"Shut up man!" Henry growled, going to help Juniper. 

As the day went on, they had managed to replace the flooring and doors for the house just in time for Percia and her Electrician boss to come in and replace and fix the wiring. Along with the new WiFi in record time. No two extra days needed. Finally Theressa moved in the extra decor to liven the place up a bit. All that was left was Janette's room which they would do at a later date.

"Alright! I think that's everything! Thanks so much for coming out, you guys!" Janette said happily.

"It's no problem Jannie! Anytime for an old friend! By the way, since we're on the topic of helping out. How about I take a look at your gator huh? Anyone else want to join in watching?"

"I'm afraid I have to decline. Me and Evalyn have to go back to the main building for other renovation planning. Theressa dear, why don't you stay behind and record it for us since Juniper came in her truck?" She nodded in agreement while in the background you could hear a faint, "Score!" 

"Well, feel free to come by anytime, you two! Your company is always welcome!" Alastor bid the leaving duo goodbyes as he headed for the door to the backyard. Husk and Angel were quick to follow. 

Juniper gazed at the twenty footer alligator and let an impressed whistle.

"He's a Biggin'! What, you trying to break the record for world's largest gator or something?" She joked.

Alastor laughed. "Oh no, but Sarah is quite happy that you like her pet. She had raised Sal since he was a hatchling." 

Sarah was very happy indeed, a large smile gracing her blueish purple lips. "Thank you miss!" Sarah was a young, biracial girl with honey brown eyes, short curly brown hair, and a nightgown. She was around 6 years old. 

The gator seemed passive until Juniper came into his territory. He started to growl and hiss as Juniper took a ready stance.

"No Sal! Bad Sal!" Sarah yelled at the gator. Henry was growling lowly but dangerously at the animal.

"No worries! This is typical animal dominance. Once a predator has established a certain area for hunting grounds and a nest, they tend to be territorial. Gotta remember. Doesn't matter if they've been raised in a zoo! They act on instincts. Been in their genetics since the dinosaurs. Only in this case, I have to establish that if I'm going to take care of him, I have to establish that I'm the one who's going to be his "so-called" nanny." 

Sal snapped and growled in her direction, but she expertly dodged and went behind him. She then tackled him from behind and held his jaw shut while putting him in a tight headlock. Sal hissing indignantly.

*Note that this is what I remember from Animal Planet. You should in no way perform this unless you're a trained professional.*

"What is she doing to him!?" Sarah cried hysterically. 

"Chill kid. He's safe." Husk attempted.

"SHE'S HURTING HIM!!" 

"Sarah, Sarah, dear child, Alligators are dangerous for living humans, she has to be rough with him. I promise, he's not being harmed. Right Juniper?" Alastor soothed the dead child. 

"Exactly-huff-kid! He's already putting me through the ringer. I'm surprised that he hasn't---oh boy!!!!"

Sal started to deathroll several times to which Juniper wrestled him all the way to the pond. But once she managed to straddle him to submission, Sal could only hiss quietly. She then picked his upper half with her absurd strength and dragged him to land.

"Whew! Okay! A little more trouble than I needed but I think I got the message across. Anybody got any raw meat like bacon?" Juniper asked out of breath.

"One second. Henry, give her this." Alastor gave Husker a slab of.. some sort of meat.

"I'm… not gonna ask." He jumped the fence. 

"It's not what you are thinking it is!" Alastor called. "It's venison!" 

"Makes me feel so much better.." He grumbled, cautiously approaching the beast…(s).