Chapter 19

Here you go everyone!

It's a bit short but hey it's a chapter.

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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"So, this is the last batch?"

"Correct and we can start on the new one."

Moxxie arm crossed and raised an eyebrow.

"It's a joke." Striker rolled his shoulders. The two of them are sitting on the floor of the apartment. "Besides I should be good for a while."

The pair had a sort of a lazy day. Didn't do too much besides relax. Until Striker reminded Moxxie what they would be doing. The result being when he returns back with a vial along with a separate box in the refrigerator. Now Moxxie knows what they are going to do since they talked about it before along with incidents. It just the last few times Moxxie has been with them when they have done it. Want to make sure nothing happens to him.

Poison resistance.

"Not a funny one." Moxxie grumbled. Really didn't like this. Sure, they can understand being poison since they have been there. Too many times mind you. For peak sake they got poisoned by a space bug.

Good times.

Then the times Striker had to deal with their own trouble incidents with poison. So, they can see why he does it. It was different compared to like Ivy or Stolas. Since they were born, or is a hobby. For Striker its survival. A resistance from his genetics.

It didn't mean they like it.

The one that Striker going to poke themselves today. It's a poison that is mild but also dangerous depending on which systems it gets into. This one they have been watching for a while. For Striker case being a hybrid. It would be a bit risky as it tends to be dangerous for his non-imp side.

Yet, it was one with a cure too. Expensive but has its uses

Striker always made sure he done he research with these poisons. Along with those that have cures to keep on the side. Rarely uses them but when he does, he is pleased to keep them. Never know for a situation.

Now in the past the only times he gets struck by poison. It would either have been stabbed or a dart. Then you go creatures in nature to think about. Plus, with plants that produce the poison. It was extra complicated to figure it out, but it was the sense of smell that helped him out. Along with later beating up the ones who attack them and demanding what type of poison they have used.

He doesn't enjoy it. It's a pain in the ass and made him feel like it was a waste of time. But he has gotten better resistance from previous attacks or when he got stung, bitten from certain poisonous creatures, or laced weapons. So, there were pros and cons.

A bigger pro is Moxxie as their strings does help. The con just seeing how much they didn't like Striker put himself through this. Striker at times does appreciate it. Were there times he didn't want Moxxie here for this. Yes, only because he didn't want him to be worried. But he can't complain too much. It's like his own little nurse.

At least he not taking drugs!

Last time he said that out loud around Moxxie. He smacks the back of their head.

Open the box up with the needle. Moxxie gets to work filling the syringe up. Stare at the yellow hue liquids. At least this will be the last round with this one.

"Alright Critter same spot."

"Yeah, yeah." Touch their arm as they position the needle and push it through the skin. Then watch as they slowly push the poison inside Striker body. This time a lack of twitching. The first four had different reactions but it shows each time he was getting used to it. Pulls it out and disposes it.

Striker leans against the wall as he takes small breaths. Just focus. Let it do its thing. Almost there. In fact, it wasn't that bad at all. Along with the lack of side effects. Those are usually the pain in the ass parts at the beginning even from the smallest dosage. Kept his eyes closed but felt their smaller companion move close to their side. Wrap your tail around to keep them close as possible. If they were around Bombproof would like that too.

It's all Striker needs.

"I really, really want too quite."

"Aren't you doing this for money?"

"Drat. Gotta has that payment." Along with annoying the owl of their existence and how they pick them to watch his kid. "How your orders?"

"Finished. I'll need to go buy a few supplies."

"Huh. You usually made sure you're never low."

"Usually. Just had to use a bit extra for those slot orders." A little twitch. "Now I have to go to those bloody stores to shop."

"Need some money?"

"I'm good. Going to use the business budget."

"Okay."

Three hours have passed now and there are no side effects. No, sickness. No, reaction of any sort.

Striker is now immune to another poison.

They are still going to go through the question procedure.

"Heart beat normal?"

"Mhmm." Crack his neck a bit.

"Any troubles compared to before?"

"Nope."

"Taste?"

"The taste gone too. Senses not scratchy and irritating"

"Eyes don't have that bloodshot rim."

"Don't feel terrible either."

"You tail?"

The tail moves fast and rattles, "Normal."

"You sure?"

"I'm sure, mom."

"Where that bar of soap."

Striker laughs and nips their horn. "You can be a worry wart you know?"

"Me? No." Roll their eyes a bit at the snickering cowboy. While their eyes watch closely for indication he lying. Or if their body could be lying. They'll check later to make sure. For now he seems all right. "You hungry?"

"A bit. Still have left overs."

"I'll heat it up." Stands up but soon pulled back down to be seated in his lap.

"Naw I rather you stay right here on me." Lean back as he holds him. What can he say? He can never get enough holding them. He wants to be greedy with every moment before he goes back to guard duty.

"Fine." Not that they complain too much. Relax against their body as their own eyes closed.

They like this.

"Want to go see Bomb?"

"Yeah, we can go do that."

Now want to get up. Not that Moxxie can blame him. Would get up fast for a chocolate even if means dealing with a grouchy snake.

"Better go capture some rats for a peace offering."

"You all spoiled him."

"You did it first."

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Done!

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Get to see certain things our favorite Critter, Rattles does in our free time together.

Yes, Striker has done ways to get be resistant to poison. For him its survival but it's not fun. Yet, the results always turn very favorable for him.

Striker did spoil Bombproof first.

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