Chapter 21

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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, um you know his wife?"

"Kind a like an associate."

The awkward silence in the car.

"Third time meeting her myself. She very much something else." Stolas rubbed his arms a bit. "Quite vocal."

"He seems to like that about the Dragon."

"Dragon?"

"Fiery."

"One way of putting it. "Stolas mind going back to few minutes ago of that woman laughing. While Rowan was trying to get her to calm down but not like he was embarrassed. At the same apologizing to Stolas. How she didn't mean it. Then Lola told him to quit it as she wasn't sorry at all laughing about the nickname. Along with gave Moxxie a pleased sharp tooth smile. Even if she was laughing her ass off. Or horrified she did that in front of him. Maybe Rowan was a little annoying since Stolas was his client. Yet, he didn't chide her but please be careful. Which resulted from an amused hum and she pat his head as she got on her tip toes. Told him she is a big girl and knows when to step back from the field. Rowan candle went brighter from the head pat.

Rowan really is smitten with her. Yet, Stolas couldn't judge. The older demon does seem content. Happy. Whip. The two energy and personalities seem to level the other one.

Kind a jealous of the two older demons to be able to find that kind of love.

"What in the box?"

"Personal." Moxxie muttered, didn't want to get into it.

"Okay?" Confused. He was really confused about many things about the two connections. It just seems out of the blue. Didn't push it too much as it looks like they weren't willing to open it up. Same with the box.

"Is the Pigeon giving you trouble?"

"No, no, no. Rowan and I were discussing other details of a contract I was working on."

"Okay." Look back out the window. "You didn't have to do this."

"Nonsense. I don't mind driving your back." Wave it with a smile. "Can do what you need to back at my mansion."

Portal away. Can't now in the car even if he made sure it was magic soundproof and the window rolled up. I mean could there and Stolas just say they did it. But Stolas wanted to talk. A casual talk. Could kind of see why. All of them have been busing in their own way. So, won't be rude right now. Besides avoiding questions why Moxxie was there and Stolas talk too.

"Yeah."

Stolas clapped. "This is actually a perfect time for us to talk about Octavia!"

"Did something happen?"

"No." Then pull their phone out to type something. Waits. A Ding. Roll their eyes and type back. Put the phone up. "Everything still good."

Aka Striker doing his job.

"Oh, um what you want to talk about?" Was it about last time?

"Via Birthday!"

"Isn't that a few months away?"

"It is but this is going to be very special. She'll be 18. I want it to be great for her." Smile but then pout, "Of, course still have to follow certain traditions from the family."

"Like?"

"A big party events."

"I'm not working for IMP so don't ask me to be a guard."

"No, no, no! I mean I would love it if you and the others could go. Not as guards but that also Octavia choice too." Stolas glanced down a bit and coughed. "Yes, unless you want to crash it."

"Don't jinx it."

"True, you and your group seem to always catching interesting, dangerous situations."

"Not on purpose and Blitz was the one who would drag us," Aka me, "on certain missions."

"I will not comment on that about my sweet Blitzy. Plus, were about me too." Stolas giggles.

Moxxie mentally gag as how he said his name like that. Or the tone alone. Does he and Striker ever act like this? Besides teasing the other on purpose to get a rise out the other.

"Any who. Can you help?"

"Help what?"

"A gift for Via. You're good at it."

"All those gifts were pure luck or here her blabbering."

"She still has the witch hat." Grin seeing them stay very quiet. A point for him. "I also have an idea on a gift. It's just well."

Raise an eyebrow seeing them rub their hands. This looks like they want to either laugh or avoid it. "Well, what."

"It something in space."

"If you're asking me to get one those fluff balls to be a damn pe-"

"No, no, no!" Quickly shake his head fast.

May have only gone once with them, which was worth it, but he learns quickly. While Moxxie may look annoyed with all those animals. Still a odd protection of sorts. Wouldn't be surprised Moxxie and the animals have some kind of silent agreement to let the two of them come on that planet. A little grumpy of the thought of Striker have been there too. The point is. Stolas wouldn't go that far. A little offended but looking back at how far Stolas would go for his little Starlight. It wouldn't be that crazy of a thing he would have done. At least his younger self.

Raise an eyebrow and wait to see what he was doing to ask. If he asks for an idea. Not sure how they'll help out besides throwing random ideas. Help out both sides so far.

Look at him giving out ideas.

"Have you ever heard of the amythest stone of the northern dust."

"No."

"Well, it is like the brightest stone that many would compare it to a star. Let me finished and no sarcastic remark."

"Boo."

"Yes, I'm terrible. Any who. This stone is supposed to be made from leftover star dust. Could say it's created in its own way like how a pearl is made. Just well trickier. May or may not be a legend in the space books. But any who! I was wondering if you do go into space anytime soon. Maybe a possibility you could find something similar to one."

Stare for a while. "That's a big asked."

"I know it's a little risky even childish if something exists. Even close to a similarity would be fine." A little smile, "I just want to make it special for her."

"I'll look around, but no promises. You really the gem expert so maybe you can search with me."

Blink as he stares at him. "Really."

"Just have something on backup." Scratch their head. "There were certain areas of caves I found. I could start at one of those. Gotta makes sure not dangerous either the gift. Maybe the planet might have something with all those adult fuzzball-"

Stolas hugs the little imp and hoots happily. "You're the best Puppet you know that! I'll see how my schedule is and help too. You truly amazing!"

"You just took my seatbelt off."

"Hush now and accept my thank you hug!"

"Can't thank me if I haven't found anything."

"Then it's you thank you for going stone searching hug."

"That sound stupid."

"Just take the hug before I have to let you go." Pout as they can just sense they did an eye roll at them. At least I wasn't getting out the hug. So, a point ha!

Beat that, Striker!

Freeze at what he just thought. Mentally groan and a bit embarrassed. Like he was some gentleman fighting another one, not that he considered Striker one, for someone else's attention. As if it was some game. But no, it not one since at the end he with his Blitzy and Moxxie with that snake.

It's not-

"Frogmouth I can't breathe."

"Oh, um." Look down as he loosens up the hold. Then he realizes how he was hugging Moxxie to his chest area. Not like it's a problem. Till he watches Moxxie lift their head up a bit. Still close to the open chest area where he let his feathers come out. Their eyes open up a bit showing them glaring. A lack of the usual heat from those mix match pupils. The three freckles puffed up like they were trying to not pout. It just made him want to squeeze and nuzzle them. Can already picture how they would react either with a scowl but not push him away. A warning bites. Or grumble and pet his feathers.

"What with that look? You look like you have a fever?" Sees the red on his white mask like face. Sometimes they wonder how that makes sense. Like seeing the red when someone has a fever or blushing. Plus, their avian. You shouldn't see that?

"You are so cute." The owl voice was very soft with a gentle expression. Then it clicks what he just said when he stared at the smaller one eyes. How they widen up a bit and in surprise. Cough as he quickly put Moxxie back down in his seat.

"Not cute." Moxxie grunted but it sounded pathetic as they heard it.

He wanted to slap himself and mentally restrained himself. Doesn't want to do that in front of Moxxie. Besides the restraint part. For obvious reasons. For peak sake! He needs to stop having these thoughts for Moxxie! Plus, he can't do that too Blitzy even if they had those talks before. Along with Blitz behavior already around them. To just let them go. Can't do that too Moxxie either for they are happy with the snake. "Can we keep this between us?"

Raise an eyebrow. Yes, they can be quite blunt but know when to keep stuff to themselves. Especially secrets. But this?

"The hugging. I just don't want him to think the wrong way." Along with having an excuse to 'accidentally' do something to him in his sleep. Better put those spells up just in case. At the same time, he did feel smug. "He can be quite possessive."

"Um okay." It was not like they were going too. They always kept subjects between these two separates as much as possible. Besides little comments.

"Thank you. Don't have to worry about keeping an eye open."

"You really think he would attack you for hugging me?"

"I would if I was in his position." Damn you owl keep your bloody beak shut! "If it was Blitzy you know. Can't let just anyone touch my Blitzy."

"Unless he does it."

"Fair, but Blitzy has that charm about him."

"Sure. Charm." Rolls their eyes a bit.

Stolas tap their face. "Actually, Moxxie can I have your opinion on something."

"Can't promise if you cry or not."

"That concerning but overall glad you'll participate." Lean in close and grinned. "Do you find Blitz attractive?"

"Yes."

Pull back a bit and blink. "Huh."

"What?" Did they say something wrong? Were they supposed to lie? Don't tell them they're about to have a jealous owl who asked the question. Once they think about it, would that be hypocrisy of themselves the many times they saw another look at Striker.

"I didn't expect you to answer that fast." So, bluntly and with no explanation. Should be used to this by now. But Moxxie, and Blitzy, always catch him off guard in different ways.

Stare and shrug. Never had problem admitting if someone is physically attractive. Just wasn't their main concern regarding appearance but movement, certain reactions. To know when and how another could strike. Unless they have a relaxing day or make a random comment about someone on tv. Or the stuff them, and their Madre would do. "He attractive plain and simple."

"How about me?" Point at himself

"Yes."

The whole ride was soon quiet after finishing a bit of their discussion. Moxxie staring out the car window. While Stolas was sitting their red face with his feathers puffed up.

Not what he expected to happen today. But Stolas can't complain too much. It was still nice, go over birthday ideas, and embarrassed himself further with his questions, behavior. Way to go Frogmouth.

Oh, no.

He just called himself Frogmouth.

"What you doing Frogmouth?" Stare at him as he opens a mini portal.

"I'm drinking early than later because I have lost control of my mental sanity."

"Oh, goodie you can join my club."

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Done!

Stolas and Moxxie interaction. These two nerds are going to make everyone scream from their seats. Aka you all.

Striker would be that jealous and petty to do that.

Stolas still lock the window just in case tonight. The drinking. He cuts back and only does a certain limit. Like one or two cups.

Any questions?

Until next time.

Bye, bye!