Chapter 48

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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Why am I doing this again? Oh, right Octavia. Should have thought this better.

Look Moxxie never had or experience relationships like this. Sure, he knows about topics and seen it happen. A few things on TV not just from Hell but Earth. Force to hear even classmates talk about relationships in class till he silences them out. Along with Millie, Sallie, and even Striker past relationships. Even Madre told him a few dating stories. Then they're her current relationship with Ivy.

But he can tell anyone right now. He is the last person to come for advice on what to do with a troubled relationship. Would have told you to walk away. Kill them. Maybe asked why you broke up or got a divorce.

Which is why they text Stolas soon after Octavia fell asleep on them. The look on their faces pure worried as they pick their daughter up to put her to bed. They came back out like they knew what the talk was about. May have been a bit petty on their part showing the text conversation Octavia told them but doesn't care.

For peak sake he shouldn't be that to be answering the question if her mom ever loves Stolas. Which quite frankly is a no even from not seeing her. Even Stolas admitted, during that drunk time, doesn't love Stella. Then we'll knock them out after the talk got too personal at that time.

Now here they are still in space as they sit, listen Stolas explain that day.

One. Who throws a non-divorce party?

Two, why didn't you say something as she started to talk crap.

"-Then we went to my bed- "

"Skip."

Three, doesn't want to hear what you did under the sheet.

"Yes, well my bed was empty. Was a bit sad about that. Then I heard screaming outside the window. Well, Blitzy surprised my wife who still had some guests over from the party. More shock he was there then having my book." Stolas twitch on the last part and then grinned weakly. "So, now I kind of made a deal with him to let him use the book."

"What."

"Nothing to crazy. Maybe kill someone I need on earth now and then. He can use the book for his cute assassin business." Clap his hands together.

Moxxie face palm his mask.

"What?''

"They may not know it is gone but Via does know the book not there. Since you, along with her, are the only ones who used it. Have you talked with her at all about what's been going on?

Moxxie watches him open his mouth. Then close it. Head down and kick the ground.

"Via not on speaking terms at the moment with me."

You think. Moxxie would have said out loud. "Stolas. "

Stolas wince slightly. Sure, he will use his name once in a while instead of Frogmouth. Which can either be good or not good.

"What going to happen now?"

"Pardon?"

"You let this Imp use your book. Whatever business you have with that. That's on you two." For now." But are you still going to well bed him?"

"Well, I'm um still figuring things out on my own. It's well thrilling."

"But what about Stella?"

"What about her? Am I not allowed to be selfish! She beds so many behind my back during our marriage! I'm wasn't going after her but she grrr!"

Moxxie was silent as he looked at his pants. Look slightly annoyed but then apologetic.

"I'm sorry for yelling at you. I just. Things were even before this. Me and her it was never great Puppet. You know that."

"I know it's just?" Glance at the direction then back at them. "Did she ever love you? Did you ever love her? Something?

Already knows the answer even with the lack of talk about it. But still thought maybe something at least. Even if Stolas was making sure Via has the closest thing to a family.

"No, even if I tried to at least care. Neither one of us wanted to marry the other. But at that time, we were engaged. We had responsibility. A duty for the Goetia family. It's just. The only happiness I think I felt was when the egg arrived. Both of us were happy with that, along with no longer touching the other."

"Egg?"

"Avian demons' reproduction." Waves it off. "It can go two different ways if a partner not a bird- "

"No, skip."

"Oh right. Yes, well." Stolas face flushed and turn around." So, our little Via was born! She was the one to bring me happiness. Even if I was a young father. I felt so much joy and love. Want her to have that."

Moxxie watch him as he lowers his shoulders down.

"Bickering. Some anger. I'll admit I have messed up here, there but I tried. Just like any other parent. But a Goatie apparently had to know what to do. I remember this one-time Stella, and I were arguing. We always argue so damn much. The argument led her to punch me. She did this before, even in our youth. I was ready to snap and lose it. Just wipe her out of this world. I didn't need her. Till little Via walks in. I stop before I do anything. Just lie and pretend. To not break that little one image of her parents. A strong family we are in hell."

"Stolas. Just. Come on, you know you can do this. Why not divorce her?"

"As cliché as it sounds. You could say we only stayed together for Via and status. Nobles do get divorced and it's not pretty. I don't even think anyone in my rank has divorced before. Pride for both of us? Family legacy? At this point I don't know anymore. We made sure no one else knew. But for how long who knows since she keeps opening her mouth to remind me. The servants will only stay quiet for so long. Then got the two guests. I wouldn't be surprising her brother knows." Let out a deep sigh. "But I will handle it, along with talk with Stella. Or at least get her to stop throwing stuff at me."

"This is more complicated than it needs to be."

"Indeed." Look back at Puppet. Scoot closer to sit by them. "My troubles aren't your responsibility. I know I've messed up. I chose to do it. I crave it. I enjoyed it so much. Practically want it- "

"Stolas."

"For now, I'm giving him a few weeks to impress me. To see how well this business goes. Along with a certain list of people to get rid of. After that will extend the favor to let him use the book. He gets what he wants. I get what I want."

Moxxie wasn't sure why. But he didn't like that hungry look in his eyes. "For how long?"

"Now that's a tough question." Rub his chin. "Guess will see till the time comes or something unexpected happen. Or if trouble becomes well too dangerous. But it won't be forever."

Moxxie was extra quiet on that and felt a hand on his shoulder.

"IMP won't get in the way. We can still meet up. I know the spell so it's all in my head." Face softens.

"But Octavia."

"We will talk. Right now, I'm letting her have space. Last time I tried to talk with her. She threw a pot planted at me."

"Your wife?"

"Stella well arguing with me or annoying me every day. I don't think she been talking with Via either."

Moxxie stared at him for a while. "Stolas that book really should stay with you. She really was upset to not find it."

The owl frowns a bit. "I'll figure something out. For all of us. Okay."

"It's not me you need to make a promise too." Sees his head down lower. "Just talk with her soon. I don't want to make her think the wrong things because of my blunt attitude and lack of intel"

"I will. I will." Stolas was quite for a bit. "Are you mad at me?"

"Slightly annoyed. Whatever between you, Stella, and this Imp. That's your issue. But I don't like how this will be hurting your kid."

"I don't either."

"Just." Try to find the right words. "Be careful."

"Aww my Puppet I will."

"Sure Frogmouth."

A few weeks later.

Are you serious? Sure, they can understand why he is here.

But why now?

Moxxie stares as he cleans a gun on the couch. Loona watches behind her desk not caring. Millie right by Moxxie with wide eye look.

Stolas just opened a portal in their office living room as he smiled happily.

"Hello IMP! Nice to see you little ones and fluffy ones in person! I'm Prince Stolas of the Ars Goetia. I'm here to have a meeting with your boss."

"He getting the van fix your highness. Should be back soon." Millie answered him.

"Well, I can wait!" Look around staring at the place like it was a zoo. Walk over to one of the posters.

Moxxie glance to see how Loona, Millie looks slightly uncomfortable. I took a deep breath. "Hey Mil-Mil you didn't eat breakfast. Why not pick up some food?"

"Huh? Oh sure. Want to come along?" Millie looks at Loona as Moxxie hands Millie some money.

"Better than waiting here."

"You want them to get you anything?" Moxxie glance at Stolas.

"Oh, no thank you. I shall be fine."

"I'll make sure to order for you." Millie tells Moxxie.

"I'm fine."

"Not like they need to worry about eating got enough chunk on them." Loona walks past them. Millie glared at her while Moxxie just sighs.

"I swear that girl. Gr. Be back. I'll get you a drink." Millie pats their shoulder as the pair go.

Moxxie went back to look at their gun. Stay focused on this and barely pay attention to him. Stop then slowly turn around to notice how close Stolas was as he leaned over the couch. "Do you need something?"

"You're so small! Smaller than your boss and the other one by an itch."

"Her name Millie." Snap the part back in place.

"What's yours?"

"Will you remember?"

Stolas blinked in surprise at the question. Then let out a laugh. "You're so funny! You remind me of someone I know"

Great. Move back slightly when he got to close.

"I have to say I've been around many imps. Even those who are like hybrids. Very unique species."

"Is this leading to something?"

"Your eyes. Are you blind in that one?" Point to the right white pupil.

"I'm wearing glasses. What'd you think?"

"Possible." Then reach out ready to take the glasses off.

On cue the door opens up.

"So, the van fix and I -Don't touch my employees you damn bird!"

Moxxie blink as Blitz suddenly in front of them. Stare at the imp back. Then look up to see Stolas had a surprise look as their hand was grabbed by the other.

"Oh, Blitzy how protective are you. I was just curious to see the prescription on their glasses."

"Hey that rude! I can be rude to them! But you can't!" Blitz drops the hand. "Also, no touching them. Already got these damn windows fix twice!"

Yeah, were another two incidents? One with Loona. Then another with a sinner.

Let's just say Moxxie paychecks are being useful.

"I didn't mean to cause any harm. I was just curious. They're quite a little one." Stolas looked upset but also a bit fascinated by what had just happened.

"Who holding a gun."

"Come now something like that won't truly harm me."

"Yeah, yeah, we get it all powerful. What do you need?"

"Just want to discuss some business. Along with checking my book. If you don't mind, we get going to your office Blitzy. Maybe a bit of fun till your other team come back" Stolas cooed while Blitz rolled his eyes.

Moxxie wants to go home.

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Done!

They got to talking. How will it turn out? We just have to see.

IMP is about to be a window company favorite customer.

Moxxie doesn't care about the paycheck.

Any questions?

Until next time.

Bye, bye!