Chapter 41

Another!

Warning: OOC, random craziness, Error past dark abuse, many other troubles if mention, cursing, killing, dark themes, racism mention, stuff children/teen shouldn't do, profanity, self-harm, suicidal moments, cheating, sexual moments mentioned, violence, smoking, drugs, alcohol, guns mention, animal death, cringe, bullying, yandere, possible musical/singing moments and bad flirts.

Error/Moxxie speaking

Voices/flashback/Text

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Moxxie was flabbergasted.

Where to start off.

There was a mention to Ivy about the idea of giving away the dress. Then she makes a surprise announcement if anyone still stays after winning the dress about Flaw. Then to reveal the business cards for the website. They'll launch the website the next day.

It was just a simple business card that said Flaw. The word looks like it was stitched up together till you reach the last letter. A thread traveling out that goes underneath the word with a needle. Then on the back was the website.

Ivy was hooked on the idea. Moxxie didn't think she'd go overboard on the announcement.

Wrong.

Ivy, Maria work together on the phone to make almost like a dang speech. Of course, the two may have gone a bit overboard, then simply down a bit. Just to make it business etiquette. Ivy was treating this like a business. Which it was.

How she starts off it from randomly emailing Flaw about merchandise. Talk of business opportunities. Both businesses. Then thought the customers were going to lose it when she announces Flaw merchandise won't be sold anymore besides the business deal, they done together. Then reveal the cards along with added in they can stop trying to make a bigger mess in her shop.

Even if Moxxie didn't show too much expression about it. He'll admit the announcement speech was nice. It did sound like she wanted to say extra but kept it simple for their sake. It was a little funny watching the customer's reaction. To not know Flaw is here and now expanding.

When he launches the website, like around midnight, he knows things are going to be slow. So, leave the website be and will check in a few hours. They are just going to use their time to spend time with Maria as she did come during this event.

The website he plans out a certain way.

He was only going to do a certain number of materials, quantities like he did with at the café. Now you have got to realize it's a lot than many think. Since there are the sizes, colors to think about. Even for the plushies. Socks for certain demons' feet. Gloves. Beanies. Scarves. It was a lot even with the amount they only did.

Use a mannequin for certain outfits he made to give them a visual view. A little tweaking to change the mannequin size, to clothes with certain sizes. What? Everyone's body is different. Like literally.

Along with a note during time frames that their brake when things will be stocked up. Then another note's possible special themes in the future. Got ideas but will be suggestion box later on when it gets to that point.

Now he has put a section down for personal design's outfits, accessories and even a plushy. Put down examples to give them an idea of what they done that was not sold on the site just for a visual idea. Even shown the pencil drawing with their work if someone tries to call them out.

If someone wanted to take part in it got to sign up. Information on the right sizing. It is important, put a note down if they want it to be loose got add it in. The style of the outfit. Ether it be words, or give them a visual idea in the attachment box. Not going to copy someone else's work. Even put in the attachment box if they did a personal drawing of an outfit. Pricing on certain material. Put down how long it'll take them along with standard shipping. Along with availability since he doing this under his own time. Add another note to not ask if they need this personal outfit done by in the next day. Will warn them. If push or get nasty will lose the slot, then reopen back to another. Money will be returned to the buyer.

So, he only did a limit of three personal order slots for now.

Didn't make anything too expensive. The personal slot ones would be considered the 'expensive' one. Just enough to make a living and buy certain products if he doesn't want to use his string.

After a while in the evening Moxxie, Maria stops by at Ivy shop as it close for the day. The pair actually waiting in Ivy second floor home. The two ladies were going to go out for a date. So, Ivy was cleaning up to get ready.

Moxxie was going to back to their own apartment. Decided to open up their website on the phone to see how it was coming along the first day. Regarding how much packaging on stuff can work and be delivered in two days.

Practically everything was sold out. Even all the slots were all filled up.

His eyes were just wide with shock and he almost dropped the phone. Got a hug from Maria when she saw it on their phone. Telling them how proud she was of them. Also was mentally screaming in range she didn't get to the laptop on time as her phone wanted to update. Ivy finished up as she was astounded. Along with maybe smug like she knew what Maria could be thinking.

Well, better get to work on those.

"All ready going to work on them?"

"Might as well." Moxxie shrugged as he stared at the pair. "Yall two have a good date."

"I'll make sure she comes back tonight and safe." Ivy pat Maria shoulder as she got an eye roll from her. She was wearing a rose-gold cocktail dress that stopped at her knees. A pair of heels. Her dreadlocks in a side-swept style.

Maria was in an ivory lace button down hi-lo maxi dress. Along with boots. Kept her usual armband bracelet cuffs on. Her hair she cut at this time just to the elbows but has a wild wave to it.

Stare at them a little longer, "Madre if you want you can stay the night with Ivy."

Maria was surprised to hear this. Same with Ivy.

Moxxie shrug as he looks through their phone. "You are going back tomorrow anyway. So, I can pick you up in the morning to bring you to the elevator."

"Mox."

"It's fine. I am going to be visiting you again soon for the festival. So, um eat ice cream or something tonight you two. Be a date sleepover. If Ivy wants that."

The two of them almost wanted to laugh at that term. Maria hugs Moxxie as she cooed. "You're so thoughtful Mox. Make sure to bring my stuff over tomorrow."

"Gah!" Too much hugging!

"I think I have some ice cream to spare afterwards." Ivy snickered as Maria cuddled her snarling child.

Finally, they got away when the pair started to head off. Moxxie huffed a bit as he walked off to the apartment. All right, should they put things together first for the delivery or start the outfit?

"Hey Maria?"

"Yes?"

"Has Moxxie ever did anything strange when he was little?"

"Can you be a bit specific?" Maria looked at Ivy.

The two are now eating at an alright restaurant in Pride. One of the few that's not too cruel at well Imps. Okay still some gets looks and such. But mind your own business as long as you pay. So, the staff don't care. Unless you don't pay.

The pair having a good time on their date. Only two people so far kicked out of the restaurant. Maria has to admit some of Pride restaurants were not too bad. Just hope they never go to a fancy, fancy one. But Ivy doesn't go too far. Some nice restaurants but won't go overboard. After all, I want to have a good time.

It was nice and the pair worked it out. Just like they did when they became good acquaintances to friends. Just had to work something out. Along with trust. Which anyone would find difficult and challenging in a place down here? Or laugh at your face since why the heck should you trust anyone down here. Even when your girlfriend lives in different parts of hell it can be a lot.

One of the rare things they will bicker about to the other.

Ivy tilted her head, trying to think. "Well... I guess it's hard to be specific?"

"Hmm well Mox done well a lot of things that would be considered strange." Maria leaning back. "Do you mean like what would be considered strange for Wrath Imp?"

"Sure."

Maria hums while reaching out for a roll to munch on it. She tries to think. Really were a lot.

Hm. maybe the story of the rats?

No, wait!

Then she snapped her finger and swallowed the bread. "I got one."

Ivy perked up. "What is it?"

"Way back when Mox was a little feral child. We were outside-"

Just outside in the garden to check on the progress. Along with any weeds. Moxxie was just walking around the fence. While Maria went inside to make them some drinks. Lemonade nothing crazy. She swears she was only inside for three minutes.

"Hey Mox I got us-SWEET BOOGEYMAN ON POGO STICK!"

Moxxie was just staring at her with a mouse in his mouth. Not one of those rats. Just a small mouse that was dead. Look like a small animal just staring at her like nothing weird was going on. Just so natural.

Maria blinked, staring "Uh..."

Moxxie stared back at her.

"I um Mox I see you caught a mouse. Um good job now let's drop it- "

Moxxie swallowed it

Maria screamed.

"-swallowed the damn mouse. No, chewing and crunching. Full, out swallow it like a snake. Some blood on their mouth when they killed it. Can put many Wrathian in shame when its being a hunter." Maria rubs her eyes as she chuckles.

Ivy had her jaw drop.

"Won't believe the many heart attacks I had when he would do this. First, time like he ate a cup- "

"Wait what!"

"Yep. Ate parts of a cup."

"And he didn't cut his mouth?!"

"Oh, there were cuts. Didn't seem phased. The Doc was surprised along with amused when I told him about it. Asked if he has a digestive system. Along with lucky and odd Imp." Till you find out the real reason why a few years later.

Ivy frowned a bit.

Then Ivy remembers one time this was the same Imp who drank a whole pot of hot chocolate. Not phased at the hot liquid that would have burned anyone mouth and throat. Actually, it was not just one time. Too many times at that point she just stops questing it.

"There a lot of other stories I can tell you another time." Maria giggles and pours them each a glass of wine.

Ivy raised a brow. "Why wait? Do you have plans?"

"Well of course." Maria took a sip of her drink. Her tail wagged in the back. "I thought I was staying over for the sleepover Buttercup."

Ivy had a rather sassy look on her face. "Oh, that's right, I forgot about that...." She cooed, a vine curling around Maria.

"But I do find it sweet you do want to know about my child and me past." Maria gives Ivy an affectionate small smile.

Ivy's salacious smirk softened to a loving one. "Of course, I want to know. I care for you, the both of you."

Maria eyes soften a little. "I do too. Mox may not say it but he does to in his own way. It's just."

"It'll take some time. I get it. I do. I'm fine with that."

A waiter walked by the table with a sneer. Grumble under their breath. "Disgusting Imp."

Maria says nothing while her hand turns to a visitor on the side. Didn't want to start anything. Really doesn't. She just wants to have a nice date out.

Ivy on the other hand.

The café owner twitched. Turn her head to let lose thorny vine detach itself from her arms. Grabs the waiter as the thorns dug into his body and yanked him over. "What."

The waiter gulped looking at the woman face that look calm. But her eyes tell a different story. One he rather not has staring down at him. Along with piercing pain from the thorns. "N-nothing madam."

"Then," He was turned around to face Maria, "Apologize."

"I-I'm so-sorry miss!"

Maria had a small smirk.

The waiter then turned back around to look at Ivy.

Ivy smiled coldly.

A few minutes later.

The waiter groaned as the staff tried to help him. Really not for his sake. But they do need the pot washer to clean the dishes.

Ivy and Maria left the restaurant after paying the bill.

This was fun.

"Thanks again." Maria holding her hand.

"It was no problem, babe."

"Shall we head back to eat that ice cream you promise?"

"Of course!"

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Done!

What you all think?

Flaw taking the next step.

Moxxie starting to come around with the pair relationship.

Yes, he did still swallow that dead mouse.

Any questions?

Until next time.

Bye, bye.