President of the Karasu Fan Club

Before I launch into my unpopular opinions, thank you so much for your kind words!

Anyway, about Lilith. I'm not a huge fan of MC being Lilith's descendent but that could be because of Lesson 16 in general (and there are A LOT of things I could say about that whole mess). Lilith is one of those convenient plot devices that pops up when needed and kind of fades into the background to be forgotten about again. She's just kind of there.

When it comes to exploring Celestial Realm/angel lore and her role in Lucifer & Co's fall, things get more interesting. Mostly because when I think of Lilith, my first thought is something like, "She knew the rules and broke them, what did she think was going to happen?!"

Mostly, Lilith is a great example of how flawed the Celestial Realm is and how unforgiving Father is, and angels appear to be the worst sort of hypocrites when they can't even follow their own laws. I don't completely blame Lilith for what she did, even if her actions were very self-serving and short-sighted. I think she was motivated by genuine love and affection which I can understand and relate to and I admire that. Part of me thinks (hopes) that she did it knowing she was breaking a very important rule, but maybe she hoped that there would be room for leniency (I think she would've accepted a milder punishment willingly).

Maybe her demise could've been prevented if the Celestial Realm were a more forgiving place. I think it ultimately comes down to Father's rigid rules and what appears to be a lack of compassion or flexibility for angels that struggle to follow them. It says a lot about the way the Celestial Realm functions that Father would rather destroy an angel for defying him than allow Michael and the other Seraphs to find an alternative outcome.

I don't really write about her character very much. The closest thing is probably the wip Azra x Meta story, but she's only mentioned a few times (before and after they fall). She's the catalyst for the Celestial War, and that has a huge impact on the Devildom - it's hard not to mention it. After Lucifer falls, he and Azra have a very tense conversation about how they both ended up in the same place for the same reason, but in their new home they still have trouble finding common ground.

HOW DID I FORGET TO INCLUDE KARASU?!

I swear, I read over the post and was like, Bathin doesn't need to be here, he's off living in whatever the fuck mansion with Mephisto and their parents, so who else is missing? No one? Okay! *posts*

I am a terrible OC-wrangler.

Putting that mortification aside for a moment, here's the details about Karasu's living situation (and I'll make sure I add it to the post this time askldfakjsdf)

I don't assign biblical forms to the angel OCs because I treat them as a fantasy race rather than a religious one. (Also, that is a whole other layer of monsterfuckery I am curious about but also not prepared to peel back today).

Sex with the angel OCs is mostly what you'd expect from a human lover, except most of them have enhanced strength/stamina. They're all familiar with the mechanics of what goes where, but the ones with less experience might seem clumsy or insecure at times. The angels are the vanilla champs with an interest in exploring rough sex and less intense kinks along the way. They all have poly potential with other angels or some of the demons. The two notable exceptions are Gabriel and Uriel who are an established pair already and fucking one of them means fucking both of them; they also dabble more heavily in dom/sub dynamics behind closed doors.

All of the angels have the added bonus of wings, which is great for cuddling and keeping warm but you might end up with a loose feather getting stuck in your hair or sticking to your skin if it's tacky with sweat (or cum). Depending what rank they are, having more wings might not necessarily be a good thing. They're sturdy and very pretty to look at, but the wings are also very sensitive - do with that info what you will. (The angels and their respective ranks/wing count can be found here.)

Sometimes demon forms are more than just sprouting wings or a tail. Any of their abilities or magic specialties are naturally stronger in their demon forms which can lead to fun or unintended results.

Karasu: In addition to his wings, his fingers lengthen into deadly-sharp claws. His typical emotions, the fundamental pillars of his sin - neediness, desire, hunger - are amplified in his demon form. He's infinitely more dangerous, but not to you. (nsfw scenario example)

Azra: His horns don't usually get in the way, and his tail has some interesting potential. The biggest difference is that his incubus talents are more potent in his full demon form. If you're a fan of aphrodisiacs or other types of sex magic, you're in luck.

Zee: Physically, his demon form is one of the most drastic compared to his human disguise. In his full demon form, he's taller, bulkier, and stronger with an impressive wingspan and even more impressive senses. (nsfw scenario example)

Belial: Other than his horns and the pair of wings on his back, his demon form doesn't change much from his usual appearance. Unlike most of the other demon OCs, he actually prefers to walk around in his full demon form which amplifies the effects of his sin and his power. He can be very playful and light-hearted in bed, but along with his chaotic mood swings comes unprecedented strength - he's one of the demons more likely to lose control of himself if he's not careful.

Tenebris: His full demonic form makes his impressive height even more noticeable with his draconic features and majestic wingspan. He won't cut you with his fangs or his claws - not unless you want him to.

Fleurety: He's another demon that prefers to use his demonic form freely in the Devildom. As another hybrid-type demon, his senses are improved and his fangs and claws are impressively sharp. He's naturally resistant to extreme temperatures, but his ears are very sensitive. His prey drive comes with its own warning.

*I didn't place Bathin in the second one 'cause, y'know, child. But if I had to place his previous incarnation somewhere, it'd be going feral and killing god for personal reasons.

Honestly, it probably wouldn't be too bad!

Azra, Zee, Belial, Fleurety, Seraphiel, Uriel

Karasu, Tenebris, Bathin, Meta, Habuhiah, Gabriel

Belial, Fleurety

TL;DR: Yes. Up to a certain point, the beginning is a fluffy strangers-to-lovers story filled with awkward courtship and illicit dalliances.

Basically, my worldbuilding for the Celestial Realm and angelic society is based on the existing concept that angels have different ranks which fall into a certain power bracket. Angels within the same power bracket spend the most time together — their living quarters and dining halls are close together, and their training schedules are set that way too. Socially, it's a bit like a caste system. It's not meant to be punitive or exclusionary, but it has that unintended consequence in some ways.

For instance, Seraphs are at the top, the rank every angel admires and some aspire to be join day. To some angels in the lower ranks, Seraphs are larger-than-life, wise and powerful beyond comprehension, Father's favourite children. They're revered and admired for working hard to ensure the realms are prosperous and protected from the ever-present threat of demonic corruption and sin.

Angels from different power brackets don't interact as often on a daily basis because their roles and responsibilities are different. The farther apart two angels are in terms of rank/power, the less likely they are to spend a lot of time together. The idea of making friends or being lovers with angels of a drastically different rank seems a bit unlikely outside of special circumstances (such as Lucifer's siblings that span the mid-upper ranks, or angels that spend a lot of time in the lower ranks before ascending).

The Celestial Realm arc of The Fall spans their entire relationship - their first proper face-to-face meeting, how their tentative friendship grows into something romantic (and sexual) later. Other angels weigh in and ponder the good (and potentially negative) aspects of their relationship. Outside influences take advantage to cause chaos when opportunity strikes, and things come to a tipping point. The first chapter of this arc is how Azra and Meta meet; the last chapter is how they fall.