Chapter 103

Hi everyone! The start of a New Year and first chapter to be posted to this year!

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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, musical/singing moments and bad flirts.

Error/Moxxie speaking

Voices/flashback/Text

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"That was splendid!" Stolas smile as the three of them are now back at the mansion.

The trip went pretty well.

Octavia had a blast and made new companions. Not the kind of companions she expected but not the worse either. Lots of pictures taken. Of, course one point had to chase after them when they took her phone. Which resulted in her falling in a stream. Got slightly annoyed about that and did get her phone back. Yet, all and all she did have a good time. When dawn approach to nighttime she did return back to her father and Puppet.

It was a nice experience to watch with them and the creatures who lived here. The night sky looks so beautiful and enchanting to stare at. Comets passing by. Stars sparkling. She thought she saw one those turtles at some point.

They would have probably been there till they next day. But they had to leave. Now the animals will probably expect to see her, and her father, again.

The teenager defiantly wants to go back and explore further in the area. There was so much to see. Probably secrets and areas that even Puppet might not know. It excites her. Same with Stolas.

While Stolas mostly wrote, relax and talk. He did explore a bit in their area. Now and then keeping an eye on Octavia. Hope she wasn't too far but gave her space as well.

Moxxie was quite relieved it went well today.

"Yeah." Octavia yawns a bit. "Im going to go wash up and head to bed."

"Alright. Sleep well Via."

"You too." Look at Puppet. "Thanks again for the trip."

Moxxie shrugged like it was no big deal.

"Can we go again?"

"Will work something out."

Octavia smiles a little. Then heads off to go to her room.

"Care for some wine?" Stolas looked at Moxxie.

"I'm good."

"Alright." Goes to put his stuff down on the counter while using magic to grab a bottle, cup. "I thank you again for this trip."

"Its fine."

"Wish I saw it sooner." Stolas pouts a bit. A little peeved about it. But can't do much about it now.

"Frogmouth are you pouting?"

"No, I'm not." Turn away quickly to grab the cup that filled up. Quickly drank it down.

Shrug again.

"Do you have to wear that mask?" At times doesn't mind it. But after the whole reveal, which he is part to blame, he thought maybe will see their face. If you don't count, he technically has with the whole IMP situation. Even then it was quite hard to actually read their expression. Yet, rarely do around Stolas.

"Yes."

Shook their head a bit and took another sip of their wine. Then use his magic to grab his stuff. To go put it up in his office. "Got time to stay a little longer?"

"Um sure?" Didn't they already back over there. Mentally shrug and follow along. Stay a little longer and can start heading back.

Once Stolas put everything back in his office. They go to the living room and sat down. Moxxie staying at one side of the couch. Stolas staying on the other side with their drink.

"I appreciate what you did today."

"It's fine."

"No, I really mean it. I bet you tired of me saying this. But I really do."

"It fine." Watch how they swirled their drink around in the cup. Look at the red eyes seem to be concentrating in the red liquid. Or mind could be elsewhere.

Small silence.

"So! How work? Business doing well with IMP?"

"On and off after we got the safe fix."

That was like a few days ago. Lot of paperwork, bullets used and prissy cult members.

"Busy at the beginning but after that just random."

"That's great. Really great. Blitzy a terrific boss with such a great work force! I have to asked. What was it like at the beginning with work? I did only stay in the background and was the sponsor." Along with other titles he shall not repeat.

"Almost went bankrupt, wouldn't stop following us, try to break in the apartment, vulgar, enemies with the rats, let his daughter have too much range and a swear fest." Along with other situations.

"Um."

"Not in the bankrupt stage after confiscating the money till he ready." Or find a bloody accountant who won't screw them over.

"Now?

"Still the same. Maybe slightly hmm what another term besides calmer." Tap their mask.

"Content?"

"Close enough." Small shrugged.

"Well, that's good. Swell, for all of you. It quite great."

"Yeah?" Alright this praising stuff is getting a bit out of hand.

"So, Blitzy and I- "

Not this.

"-are going to talk things over."

"Great? To be what?"

"I don't know." Rub the back of his head. "Just have to see."

Or whoever picks the phone up first to talk or text. Them are cowards about that. But Stolas been busy! He really has been. Same with Blitzo. I mean you got a divorce to deal with. Work with IMP and got to do business. Wonder how Stola's duties going to affect this divorce or not. Plus, they have their daughters to think about.

Yep, defiantly both sides doing what they can to wait.

Not like Moxxie knows, or their business.

"Fingers crossed?" See a confused look. "Good luck?"

"Oh! Well, yes, I do hope so." Let a chuckle hoot. Took another sip of their wine. "Was it fun?"

"What?"

"College? That whole college party city thrill." Wave their hand fast. Just really wanted to know a bit of Moxxie life. Puppet was secretive but would say a few things. It was vague but were answers.

"Parties and I aren't a thing. So, I didn't go to those college parties."

"You didn't even go to a party?"

"Didn't you have your fair share of parties?"

"Don't remind me." Eye roll. "Maybe a party or a ball here, there that I like. Or one I had to attend. But didn't mean I like it. It was usually for duties or image. Then there was Stella who was throwing a party almost every week. Those I didn't care to much about. Don't get me started on her brother. He would do everything he can to have the lights on him. Or mock me. Even my wedding day to this day is my top five worse events I went too."

"Five?"

"Won't be invited to those for a while." Which he doesn't mind. Yet, the ones he had to go for duty as his rank. Well, just have to see on the invitation and who invited him. Doesn't know how he'll feel about that. Either it'll be a party, meeting or the court till he'll see anyone again.

Unless his father actually does something to see him again.

"But anyways. I could go on and on about the different parties, events I went too. But I thought maybe you went to at least one?"

"No. Invite here and there. But didn't go. Parties were never my thing and busy." They don't count getting drinks as a 'party'. No, matter what Blitzo says.

"Right. Yes, with space, classes, and you did part-time at your mother girlfriend shop."

"Yeah."

"I can see how all that did make you busy. But did you do anything else? Did you ever well take a break and do some kind of fun. Hookups? Do some ridiculousness mess? Hang out with a classmate? Make a new friend?"

"Like I said busy."

"Well." Place the cup down and clap their hand together. "Nothing wrong with being busy!

"It was fine those years. It was nice."

"Well, that's better than bad!"

"The rats made it memorable."

"They were there too!"

"Idiot professor brought them or probably on purpose allowed themselves to be caught since they missed me oh so much."

"I can't tell if that was sarcasm or not."

"Good."

It was just relaxing and small talk like they were having before. Well, Moxxie did less talking as they just listen to them. Stolas seem excited and thrilled on the clothes Moxxie will do for Flaw work. Did pout as they were being secretive what the next theme would be. Then about certain books Stolas was reading. Plus, the new magic he been working on and the study plans with Octavia. A bit of talk about the divorcing process too but then changes it fast. After a while Moxxie did go home.

Moxxie lay down as they stared at the ceiling.

Mask off along with the cloak. The glasses back over again. Took their ribbon out at some point and their hair just spread out. Their mind was empty at that moment. Calm and quiet. Nothing at first and wouldn't have mind that. Till that question slither back inside their mind.

Make a new friend?

A pair of sharp teeth with a big grin.

Lift themselves back up quickly. Cover their mouth quickly with wide eyes as their mind went back to that grin.

What the fudge?

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Done!

Hope you all enjoyed this everyone!

Defiantly was an interesting talk between the pair.

No, parties indeed for a while.

Who did Moxxie just remember? Or maybe they forgot them on purpose.

What else happen college?

Any questions?

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