Chapter 26

Here you go! Short but get to see snippet surprise.

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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"You know I can't do that?" Moxxie on their phone while walking down the pavement street as they were carrying a box. Nothing to fancy, just a box.

A few eyes on the box from sinners, hellborns. Either going to steal it. Loot it. Someone might video the stealing. Maybe a fight could happen.

"No... Look, that's not how it works. I should kno-Hey, hey...I can see what I can do but right now...No, it's not that." The tail smacked a thief's hand and they cried out in pain. "Hmmm oh someone trying to take what not theirs...No, I don't go that far if they do that again...Well, your brother's situation was different and your father handled that fine...He did what? Fine...Okay, okay your little feral cub I-"

Stop talking when they notice a fancy car park in front of Ivy café. A lot of sinners, demons as well. Looks like nobody can go in or out. Even the blinds were down.

"Hey I gotta call you back...Alright no trouble today." Close their phone and walk a bit further.

Until they stop to see the door open the café. Notice how they had a tv for a head, tailor suit and wearing a hat. Face then smiles at the crowd as he waves at them all. Smile, posing and gun fingers as he gets to the back of the car. They began to drive and turn a corner of the street on their own. The back window opens down a small amount. Annoyance shown all over there from the scowl and the red eyes twitching. Then the car sped away.

Look back at the café with the signs closed. A lot of complaints, questions and now screams to run away as the dark vines hanging attack. Cue to leave now if you're around the area or regular at the shop. Newbies learning. Notice how one of the vines lunge out towards a drone in the air and throw it to the grounds. Anyone close by goes to scavenge it.

Stare and take a different way.

Not too long later, standing in the backside of Ivy café and home. Goes to the door nod and it locks. Pull out a key and go to unlock it.

Okay look Moxxie not one for breaking and entering. Unless the situation is dire. Plus, the key was given to them. Rarely use it but seem like one those days. They just wanted to drop off the package, and see their good. Plus, was given the okay the other day anyway. Close the door and lock it behind. Pick up the voices that would be upfront in the café. Then grow a bit louder walking this direction. The door then opens to this kitchen as Ivy and Selena walk in.

Both look agitated.

"-This isn't even their territory and to dare."

"I'm annoyed too. I've been hearing reports that they're up to no good."

"Nobody up to good here. They just think because of their status they can just-Moxxie?"

Moxxie waves at the pair.

"What are you?" Then it clicks for Ivy when she sees the box and the text from the other day. A few extra Flaw materials she could sell here. "Oh. Right thank you."

"Hi my favorite nephew!" Serena smile and waves at Moxxie.

"Are you two, okay? What was with that walking show host tv coming out the shop?"

Ivy raises an eyebrow "You saw him?"

"Act like one those stars to take pictures and then drove off."

The tallest of the three 'tsk' and shook her head. While Selena jumps on the metal table and swipes one of the snacks. "Don't worry about it. My advice if you ever meet him. Walk away."

"Or trip him to let the screen crack."

"So, he wasn't there for coffee."

"Ha!"

"He actually bans list. Try to arrange a talk with both of us. We said no. He did anything and with some pitch. We told him the flaws of his deal. He told us our flaws. Then 'politely' told him to walk into an incinerator."

AKA threatens him.

Look back at Ivy who just looked annoyed. Sees how her dreadlock like vines sprouting out sharp thorns. "Try to be a business partner."

"He wishes." Selena huffed and waved it away. "He has done it before in my area. Not the first or last of anyone try to claim sections. He just tries to be so savvy to make a deal but it doesn't work like that."

"You two sure?"

"Its nothings to worry about. We handled this before."

Moxxie look at the pair a little longer and nods. "Okay."

Ivy relaxes and pats their shoulders. "Thank you."

"So, was he trying to sell you a TV?"

Ivy face palm and shake her head. While Selena laughing in the background. Lower her hand to look down at the imp blinking up at her. A small smile crosses her face. "You never cease to catch us off guard."

Knock! Knock!

"Hey Critter quick question."

Moxxie look over at Striker as he comes through the door. Came back to the apartment not too long ago. The shorter imp on the ground working on a few materials for inventory to pass the time. "What's up?"

"You sure you want the troll here when I'm gone?"

"Doesn't bother me. We already talked about it. Why worry him going to go through your stuff?"

"I'll rip those hands up if he did. Plus, I know you won't allow it."

"Yeah, yeah already done the whole don't touch my stuff. I won't touch your thing talk." Tilt his head at how quiet you are. "You not backing out, are you?"

"Maybe reschedule." A small shrug. Look to see the eyebrow risen. Come over to sit down with them. "Look I just. I just don't want to leave him around you."

"You still don't trust him?"

"Do you."

"It's neutral." They look at the plushy they are making them. Put the needle down. "He done a lot Striker. For both of us. He...He didn't have too."

It was his choice.

"I know. I'm not going to argue about that."

The Doc has gone far to make sure he lives for Moxxie sake. Even a bit for himself. He just can't help but keep his guard up around him after that encounter in the cell. That other side of him. Yet he still pulled strings to make sure both sides get some kind of winning. That led to secrets being revealed on certain sides. Emotions rising. Tension. Changes. Trust to gain back. Along with that training with Butcher. So, many options widen for himself. He plans out each step one at a time. Even if things could backfire. It was chilling how calculative that old imp mind can be.

"Hey."

Turn and face being held by Moxxie hands. Glance down at those eyes giving his stubborn look.

"Don't worry. We are just going to do a few little things." Moxxie eyes then soften at their weary look. "The troll and I won't causing any trouble."

"Beg to differ."

"You don't beg."

"Damn right I don't."

"You just get sour face when you don't get your way." Sees the eyes narrow. Then those pupils at their hands. Look back at them. A smile began to grow to show his sharp teeth. "Rattles don't you do it."

"I have no idea what you mean."

"Bite my hands and you're sleeping with the rodents."

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Done!

What did our resident TV want and very not happy to be told no? Who knows?

Striker did nip their hand.

What do you all think?

Any questions?

Until next time.

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