Chapter 15

Here you go everyone!

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

Error/Moxxie speaking/speaking/singing

Voices/Text/Flashback/Singing

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"Thank Mox."

"About outside. "

"You were quiet unlike these two." Millie glares at Blitz, Striker across the table. Half away now drinking her coffee, along with grabbing the piece of cooked bacon Mox laid on Millie table. All of them are in Millie apartment.

Once upon a time it used to be the norm. Fun. Talkative. Now sometimes it is filled with tension depending on who is in the room.

If it is like Blitz and Striker situation on the spot.

Once two decent boss and employee. Would have say a possible friendship to form. Now distrust, weariness, push the other button and coldness.

"Going to the store. Will pick you up some of extra bacon."

"Thanks Mox. See if they got any thin cuts this time." Millie looks at Blitz as he reaches out to grab bacon. A lot of it. "So, B ready for another week of work."

"Damn right making Monday our pet!" Blitz munching on the bacon.

Striker twitches as he knows they are making that sound on purpose, specks of bacon bit hitting his cheek when they get to close. Also, he took a lot of bacon.

"Got to do anything Mil? Gotta goes get these others?"

"I'm mostly set."

"Sweet. Hey Mox, you should come to the office. See your bright voice and nagging look."

"Pass." Present two 'doggy bags' with bacon for the other girls. "Here."

"See this shows you care."

"For Millie headache." The last thing she probably wants to hear is arguing.

"Mix signals but will take it!" Swipe the bags. "Still a dick moves the other day."

"Go complain to the rats."

"I did and stabbed a few! This bacon, cheese and hot sauce able to get the taste ou-Millie, you bitch your supposed to be my buddy!" Sees the Bangtail Whisky almost hidden by the counter.

"Back, that mama spice."

"You can share!"

"Maria in town you go beg to her."

"I gladly will."

"Bolt with her."

"Why don't you keep twisting my dick, Mox? That bitch has it out for me! You probably get a discount for him."

"Well, good luck and no." Point at Striker. "This one already had to pay double."

"Worth it." Flick some meat out of their teeth towards Blitz. Smirk at the growl he sent them.

Blitz standing up. "No, we should get going. Got a busy day at the best business around. Just like someone else should go to work."

Striker standing up next. Eyes not leaving Blitz at all. "If you're asking to trade Blitzy. Be my guest."

"Bitch you know we suck at guard duty. Even Mox."

"That you drag along in the past."

"Don't turn this around me. We both gladly did it together. Also stop calling me that shit."

"Right only your master can-"

"You want to go there you supremer- "

"SHUT IT BEFORE I THRUST THOSE DOGGY BAGS DOWN BOTH OF YOUR THROAT!"

Both shut up but glared at the other.

Millie waves goodbye to Moxxie out the IMP van. Blitz speeding away to get the rest of the crew.

Moxxie watch them leave. Not phased Blitz drive past a stop sign. That caused two other cars to hit. Look back at Striker whose arms were crossed and just glaring at the van. Reach out to touch their arm. Sees them stop to look down at them.

"You didn't eat."

"Wasn't enough." Got a small snort and motion inside.

"Come on I'll make you something and we can head off before I go back over."

Gave them a small nod as they followed along back inside. Moxxie goes to get cleaned up while Striker makes them an egg sandwich. After they are done, they go eat while Striker goes to change too.

"I see the hat." Takes another bite as they see Striker in their hat. Quite to please to see it on him again. Really was a part of him like the bandana. In a way like their scarf too.

"Gotta have a bit of my other self-back." Not in their cowboy attire but still was clothing that can fit along with it. Also easy to change out into when they go back to spy.

Moxxie nods as they finish up.

Then the two just walk together. Both not minding but staying aware about the surroundings. Well, one of them is. While the other just keeps walking like it is nothing. Not phase about everything in their area like always. Unless you purposely try to get in the way.

Shopping can be dangerous.

Either from rude customers. Ridiculous pricing. Thieves. Staff not doing the job. Can add other issues as depending on which market you go to. But it can also just be normal everyday too.

Whatever that is these days.

After getting everything they need, they go back to walk to the apartment.

"Say quick talk."

"Hm?"

"Seeing feather kid today?"

"Yep." Look at him. Sees him frown. "What? It's nothing new. She just wants to see one of the spots I went too."

"I get it." Rub the back of the head. "Shouldn't her old man be doing that?"

Put the rest of the stuff up and look at them. "He brings her to a lot of spots too. I just go further."

Striker leans back as he rubbed his chin a bit. A deeply concentrated look in his eyes.

"You good?"

"Yeah. Probably over thinking something is all." He waved it off. "Still a teenager so who knows what in that head of hers."

"Caring?"

"Ha!" Ruffle their head as he walked past him to go finished up. "You're funny Critter."

Roll their eyes while fixing their hair. Goes to the other room with their materials, supplies. Walk over to the desk as they open the laptop. Log into Flaw on different sites, Sinstagram, emails and personal. Eyes scan them for a bit. Goes to delete sponsor after sponsor, along with junk mail. Sees the outline of Striker on their screen as they approach from behind.

"Don't over work yourself little worker."

"You too." Relax as they feel them rub their cheek against their own face. Let him get away with it. Glance back at the computer. Delete another email.

"Didn't even look at that one?"

"Just some other company that wants to work together." Small shrug. "I don't know how much clear I can make it that my business doesn't do partnership."

"Ivy."

"That's different."

"Can always go the threatening route." Place their face in between the horns. "Same ones?"

"Mhmm." Moxxie click at the post what they were staring at it and shrug. Goes to their site tab and start to work on an update. "Another scammer. Nothing new there."

Soon after Striker heads off. While Moxxie continues with the emails, updates, and check anything else over. Until they reopen the online store. No new themes since they'll do that after this batch is gone. Let it be as they'll look to see which items to send out tomorrow. Along with the slots. Goes to sit on the couch and just browse the TV. Barely paid attention to what's going on. As their mind was elsewhere.

Wandering.

Thinking.

Remembering.

DING!

Must have been day dreaming too long as they see a text from Octavia if they can meet up now. Right like they promise.

An hour later.

"That was amazing." Octavia smiled brightly as she put her phone down.

The event Moxxie shown Octavia was this crescent moon. A legit crescent moon. At a first glance the color reminded Octavia of a golden-yellow. Then the moon started to melt. At a distance they were at it didn't feel hot. As the moon starts to drip it lands on whatever it connects to. Which usually seem to be like meteorites. The moment it hits. The meteorites explode into flashes of different lights shooting around fast like a dragonfly on fire.

"Yes, Little frogmouth." A little grunt but let the teenager hug them. Then swipe their mask off from their lap. "Not funny."

"Think I can pull it off?" Lift the mask up against her face.

Tilt their head. "Maybe, not that one but yes."

Octavia lowers the mask down. Turn it over as she stared at it over. Until she returns it back to Moxxie. The pair just sat in silence. Just observing the aftermath. The lights still flicking and shooting around. The moon started to be solid again.

"Is it better when you go further out?"

Think over the question. "It can be. It can be better but also dangerous. I only went a little further in areas to travel. Then done the usual to fix the stars."

"I bet your animals missed you." A little smile as they grumbled.

"On that note I'll just dump you there with them."

"I can take them."

"How about the parents?"

Gave him a look. "Those deer are demons."

"Yes, yes. Jerks."

"They are and," Octavia didn't finish as her phone buzzed. A hint of annoyance as she look at the screen. Text whoever. Then went to put her phone up.

"You good?"

"Just annoying notification text." Rub her face a bit.  She looks right back at them. "Hey you're not going to be gone for a while. Are you?"

"As of right now. No. Why?"

A little shrugged. "Don't like it."

Another head tilts. "Are you still a little upset I didn't bring you?"

"Maybe a tiny bit." She shook her head. "I could have come along. Only thing that happen during all this were the exterminations and studies."

"Sloth."

"Could have rescheduled."

"Heard that can be a mess." Watch how the girl still seems a bit quiet. Lost. "Is everything okay at hom- "

RING!

Octavia looks at her phone. A little wince and answered. "Hey dad...I'm in space...I asked Moxxie...No, because I did ask you yesterday-Fine... No, no ill just asked them to open it..."

Moxxie watch her hang up. A deep irritated groan left her mouth. "Time to go home?"

"Yeah." A little grunt.

"I'll open it."

"My room please."

"Okay." Look at her clutch her phone really tightly. "Are you mad with your father?"

"No. No. Just some other stupid junk that is going on today. Guess a little at him too." Shook her head a little and looked at them. "Don't worry about it."

Moxxie open the portal to Octavia room. The pair said their goodbyes. Stare at the spot as the portal closed. Open another small portal to see it was Stolas office. Check around first and see just Stolas at his desk. A heavy sigh. "Frogmouth?"

A little jump until he turns around. Sees Moxxie portal. Motion them to come over. "Hello Puppet."

"Is Little Frogmouth in trouble?"

"No, no." Quickly shook his head too fast. "I just. It was bad timing is all. I just really needed her home tonight as we will be having guest over."

"Oh."

"Yes, just really miscommunications on both sides. Well, mine not paying attention." A heavy sigh. "Like before."

Walk on over to the seated owl. Glance at the stack of books. "Projects?"

"Correct." A little weary smile. "Want to do them?"

"Pass."

"Don't blame you." Pick up one of the books. "What did you two watches?"

Moxxie showed him a small video and pictures. Glance at Stolas expression. He seems very happy. Excited to look at such a phenomenon. Along with a little sad. Right. Stolas hasn't been able to watch a few lately. "There will be another one in a month. We can go together to see it. The one before this one was different."

"I would like that." Stolas face softened. "I thank you."

"Why and should I return it back?" Listen to him hoot a bit. All relax. Not fully alert.

Back to his old self again.

"You really do know how to catch me off guard. You and Blitzy." Ruby eyes soften. "Never change that about yourself Moxxie."

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Done!

Stolas just sweet.

Lots of tension around. Some that can be passed. Some that might have to be talked about.

A bit of Moxxie and Octavia moment. Along with many others around.

Any questions?

Until next time.

Bye, bye.