Chapter 78

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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"Hey Critter."

Moxxie stop as he turns to see Striker leaning against the door to his room. "Hey Rattle."

"Busy?"

"Not anymore." Drop a few packages, a small visit to Stolas, and now return back to the apartment complex. Another week at work passed by. Now just a non work day at IMP.

"Well come on in." Motion him through the door. "We haven't been able to hang out together. Just us."

That was a bit true now that Moxxie thinks about it. Sure, they hang out. Either at work or in a group with the others. Yet, not a lot with each other. Goes over to walk into his room.

Striker didn't go like crazy with decorating the place. Just enough to be livable. Kind of like back home. See a potted cactus on the table. Does see another door that leads to the back to reach Bombproof.

"Want anything to drink?"

"I'm fine." Walk over to sit on the couch. Glance around a bit till they glance to see Striker sitting by him. "Any roommates?"

"Unwanted rats or our boss taking a peek."

"The usual." Glance on the ground. "Have you talk with him?"

"No, either silent or throw out ridiculous orders that been pissing us off." Striker grunts and takes a sip of his drink. "Probably something to do with the blue blood."

"Stolas." I didn't want to get into that at the moment.

Striker rolled his eyes. "How about you? Has he been annoying you than normal?"

"Just texting and just that." All they can do.

"Hmm. Alright enough about work. The boss man will get his crap together. If not will tell him to take a vacation."

Moxxie silent for a bit till they nod a little.

The pair just talk well. It was casual talk with some insults thrown out here and there. Going down memory lane. Like a few of the ridiculous stunts they did as children. That gave their folks a heart attack.

It was nice.

Moxxie missed this a lot. Felt natural back in their youth and teenage years.

"I will be out for a few days too."

"Again?"

"Just some property I need to talk to some clients in Wrath. Already talk it over with Blitz. Before this." Put their drink down on the table and glance at Moxxie. "What already going to miss me?"

"Shut it." Grumble at the snickering look.

"Don't worry I'll be back. Be around my presents again soon." Smirk at the eyes roll at their direction. "How about your business Flaw? You seem to be really getting attention."

"Too busy to notice. Just work the orders, send it out, get an inventory ready, and a break."

"Along with so much more." Took a sip of their drink. "You really should watch it. Don't need you to burnout on a mission."

"I've been doing spectacular."

"I guess. Your still here."

"Ha ha."

Striker then leans back and stares at the ceiling. "That good Critter. You're really doing well for yourself."

"We all are."

"True."

Another nod. Glance down at their drink. "I think I might start moving it."

"You mean expand? Like a shop. Huh that's bold of you wanting to keep yourself a secret. Might be a little tricky up here since- ""

"Not that. I would still do it online. I meant well, maybe go back to Wrath and do it there." Swirl their cup.

"Wouldn't that mean leaving well IMP?"

"Blitz knows I was only staying for a year."

"Seems longer."

"I'm making up some time. I wasn't going to stay at IMP forever. When things get closer along with how the business is doing. Along with deals, the connection plan with Bloody, no financial issue later on and just be a business. Just have to start searching for another to take my position along with other occupation."

"What the boss man stance on that now?"

"Crying, threats and shut him up with his love for horses. Along with him maybe keeping the extras for disguises. Might still do some cleaning for the weapons. Like I said it's just something I have thought about." A small sigh. It was another talk that won't be fun. At least he hasn't brought up what happen in Gluttony. Same with Loona.

"Would be losing a good long-distance shooter."

"Hmm well they got you for that. My replacement."

"Wow. My dream comes true." Roll his eyes and frown. "So, you think you'll do it?"

"I do want to go back home eventually."

"After I work so long and killed rats to get this apartment. Just for my favorite Critter to maybe one day just leave me."

"I'm crying for your sad loneliness."

"That would be your face."

"You got me there."

"That means you do think about me." Smirk at them with their teeth shine.

Let out a huffed." Yes, Rattles. Already planned a place for you to crash when you come back. Everything shall be ready for you and his majestic horse."

"Aww thanks Critter. I would like that." Another smirk but the face looks different.

It was still calm that considered 'soft' yet still that Striker charm. It is a nice look on him. Shook their head at the thought. What the heck is wrong with you?

"Okay?"

"Just a stupid thought."

"Can I hear it?"

"Why?"

"Want to make sure it is stupid."

"Prick."

"Yes, yes. I'm a prick but a hot one."

"Bite me." Deadpanned look.

"Be careful Critter. If you were saying that to another, they might do that." Lean in and flick the end of the scarf.

"You breathe smells horrid today."

"Now what this stupid thought that you're trying to use my hygiene as a distraction."

Dammit. Think quickly. "How come you're not with someone?"

"Huh?" Striker taken back and surprised. Lean back in shock.

"Like not with someone?"

"I have no reason to be with another. At least well currently. Sure, there were some nightstands around. I did try to get in a relationship here, there. That whole mess but it never worked out. Didn't care. Or got annoyed when someone got to damn clingy."

"Oh."

Tilt their head. "What the sudden interest? Worried I'll die alone."

"You wouldn't be alone? You would still have me, Madre, Bombproof and whoever you considered a friend." Got a stare with an amused chuckle.

"Can't believe many years and still pull these surprises out that mouth" Sees them shrugged and glance at the table. "But seriously. Why the interest?"

"I kindly always saw you as the one, out the two of us, to be in I guess a committed relationship. Or a family at this point."

"Wait? Seriously. Me?" Point at themselves, a bit shocked.

"Sometimes. Then other times just a single bachelor. Either one fine."

"You really do care to much about me." Snickered at the twitch. "Worry about my future. My health."

"Never mind I hope you get buried with rats."

"Now you're being cruel." Mock hurt expression and lean back like he was fainting. "You would let those horrid creatures eat and tear me to pieces as they destroy my coffin. Don't you respect your dear friend dead body Critter?"

"I always picture you the type to be cremated."

"I sometimes want to see what inside that head of yours."

"You would kill me."

"Sure." Rolled their spiral eyes. Then see how serious they look. "My gosh do you really must have some shit inside that head of yours. Do I need to get Maria?"

"She knows."

Another stare as he frowns. "You know you can talk to me right. I'm not going to judge you.

Look back down and move their scarf up a bit. "Not tonight."

Just gave them a small nod. "Speaking of shit, issues. Your phobia."

"Which one."

"The touching."

"What about it?"

"I can't tell at times if it either gotten better or worse."

Moxxie frown slightly. "It varies. It is not junk that I just can't throw away. I don't even think I would want to throw that away."

"Especially when you scream like a banshee and go feral."

"Okay look that didn't always happen." At least that way since it was usually glitching. "Got anything else to point out Rattles."

"Naw."

"How so very thoughtful of you."

"I know."

"Must be getting soft." Duck down at the pillow being thrown. "Miss and I'm right by you."

"I still got my tail you damn Critter."

Stick their tongue out at them.

"What are you 7?"

"No, I'm Moxxie."

"Yes, yes you are."

The two of them kept talking till it started to get really late. Striker had to rest as he was going to leave well in a few hours.

"See yeah Rattles. Don't cause too much trouble."

"Take your own advice Critter."

"Me? Trouble?" Moxxie watches Striker chuckle as he flips him off. Then soon back in his room. The imp hums and goes to take the stares to get to the floor with their apartment and roommate. Their faces soften a little. Mind wanders at the conversations they had.

It's kind of nice. You know you won't be alone like that.

Right?

Next, morning.

What the heck did I walk into?

Moxxie stare at Blitz running away from Loona. Millie leaning against the wall with a cup of coffee. Moxxie was only slightly late as they were doing some quick errands. They just text Millie to go without them.

"Loona sweetie I'm just saying!"

"SAY IT AGAIN!"

Moxxie walk up to Millie. ""What happened this time?"

"Blitz talking to Loona about her attitude with clients."

"Wasn't he already?" Thoughts were getting better. Well, as good as it can be. Glance to see Loona ripped a portrait off the wall and started to beat Blitz on the ground with it.

"Yes, well she has been a little nastier lately."

"Hmm to bad Rattles can't watch this."

"Yeah, he's off for a few days. Did he say what kind of errand?"

"Something to do with property in Wrath."

Soon Blitz was behind both of them. Blitz has been keeping Loona back lately in the missions. So, she has been behind the desk a lot. A lot of bitching around than normal.

"I just think small tweaks will help you out be more of a people person." Blitz is trying to control the situation as the growling hellhound comes closer.

"I am a people person." Loona snarled and reach out to grab Blitz and pulled him closer. "If I'm so terrible. How about you just grow a pair and replace me."

Blitz was silent for a bit. "Okay. You know what? Maybe I might."

Loona looked shocked when he said that.

Blitz turned to look at his coworkers. Millie just motions him to keep going. Moxxie just looked lost. Then back to Loona.

"Maybe I will be little Missy! Yeah, that's right, it is time for tough love! N-Now go to your desk!" Blitz looked at her with a tough no-nonce look. He was soon thrown to the couch. While Loona stomped away.

"I FUCKEN HATE THIS JOB!"

Silence again.

"Mox."

Moxxie glance at him. Sees him rub his face while Millie gives him a drink.

"Am I doing the right thing?"

"How the frick would I know?"

"Oh, come on! You do this business crap side your dense head!"

"So?"

The taller imp smacks his own face. "Were getting some not some nice reviews because of our scary receptionist! I usually don't care what those fuckers think."

"She did almost bite the last one head of Blitz?"

"She didn't mean it."

"Just put her back out on the field. She good at that."

"Why your office glowing?"

"What?!"

The three rushed over quickly with weapons out. Ready to take down the intruder.

Octavia?

In the room was Octavia with her back turn along with a portal. She glances over to them. Clutch IMP book tightly and walk through the portal as it closed behind her.

"Loona!"

"Oh, yeah you have a visitor."

Dammit Loona!

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Done!

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