In the gripping second episode of Hazbin Hotel, Vaggie hints at a dire scenario where desperate sinners, faced with the looming threat of extermination, might resort to seeking refuge in the hotel's enigmatic confines. However, their conversation is abruptly halted by the arrival of Sir Pentious, who storms in with the intention of confronting Alistor in a battle, hoping that by vanquishing the radio demon, the almighty Vees—Velvette, Valentino, and Vox—will finally acknowledge him as their worthy rival.
Among the Vees, Vox reveals an ambitious plan: his company, Voxtech, is developing Angelic Security, a supposed initiative to safeguard the inhabitants of hell from the impending doom. In truth, this idea is a spontaneous concoction, conjured up on the spot. As Vox attempts to calm Valentino, who is distressed by Angel Dust's desertion to join Hazbin Hotel, the latter reveals that their rival, Alistor the Radio Demon, has returned after an absence of seven years—a period that coincides with Lilith's disappearance. This revelation stirs up Vox's anger.
A musical interlude sheds light on a forgotten chapter: Vox once extended an invitation to Alistor to join the ranks of the Vees, but the radio demon turned him down. Now, with Alistor back and gunning for Vox, the latter fears that a partnership with the princess of hell might bolster the radio demon's efforts to bring him down. Driven by this concern, Vox resolves to infiltrate the hotel by deploying a spy, setting the stage for an even more intricate web of intrigue and conflict.
Freshly vanquished by Alistor, Sir Pentious arrives at Hazbin Hotel, seeking refuge as a recruit, professing his desire for self-improvement. Unbeknownst to all, he harbors a clandestine agenda as a spy for the Vees. Charlie, moved by his plight, welcomes him warmly, dubbing him their "first genuine guest," subtly distinguishing him from Angel, who stands feeling overlooked. "It's refreshing to have someone genuinely invested for a change," Charlie remarks, emphasizing the distinction.
Sir Pentious dives into Charlie's rehabilitation program with remarkable prowess, earning her pride and admiration. Meanwhile, Angel watches from the fringes, a sense of neglect gnawing at him. He listens to a series of voicemail messages from Valentino, which vacillate between endearing professions of love and brutal denigrations. His inner turmoil is exacerbated by a voice echoing Valentino's, scorning him. "Do you seriously believe you can transform? Addicts like you never change."
While helping himself to a drink at the hotel bar, Angel catches Sir Pentious in the act of planting a camera, instantly accusing him of betraying their trust for the Vees. As the others converge, Sir Pentious's duplicity is exposed. He frantically calls upon Vox for extraction, but Vox abandons him to his fate, perhaps a strategic maneuver to keep his spy in play—or perhaps a cruel twist of fate. Charlie, however, refuses to resort to lethal measures. Instead, she urges him to confess and continue his journey within the program.
As the hotel falls silent under the weight of slumber, Alistor, with a mischievous grin, retrieves Sir Pentious's discarded communication device. He initiates a call to Vox, his rival, and mocks, "You'll need to pull out all the stops next time if you aim to succeed." His laughter echoes through the line, a sinister symphony of victory.
