Chapter 128

We got another one for you all.

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, bad flirts and needles.

Error/Moxxie speaking/speaking/singing

Voices/Text/Flashback/Singing/(Speaking)

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"Feeling better?"

"Answer your question for yourself."

"Yeah, your back to being a smartass." Blitz huffed as he swept up any leftover glass.

Should be ordering Moxxie to do it. Well, they already are. But decided to only do it to get the job faster. He already told the glass company and got the material ready. Hurray to that! Just for their office. The hallways are not their concern. So, boo hoo to the losers to pay the glass.

Moxxie finally snapped out of it when Blitz shoved the rest of the chocolate in their mouth. So, the two of them were just on the couch very awkwardly. Blitz found their glasses to give them back. Until one the other started to clean up well. Make the call. Now teamwork cleans up.

It was so awkward then slowly some talking. Well, Blitz did the chattering. Then got some grunt, those old looks they would usually receive and Moxxie being Moxxie. Even just showing that old side again by baby steps.

This whatever it was. It was different than the last time they talked in Blitz office. Less tension but still tension. It was complicated for both of them in many ways. The whole day was a lot too on the other emotions.

Still pain. That pain that still clung to Blitz mentally. Either buried down, finds ways to forget or make themselves miserable. At the same time a breather. A small one. Able to get time to take a step back to have a well not a peace of mind. But content. All because Moxxie didn't leave their side.

Not be alone.

"I mean it. Will you be," Moxxie stopped a bit. They know what to say but at the same time. It was Blitz their asking. Glance as he sees their boss sweeping up.

"Will I pet your hair again? Oh, big yes with less hissing and- "

"I will bite your hand off."

"Knew you have a bite kink."

"No, I don't. Why does everyone say that?"

"Do you want a list of examples?"

"Pass."

"Then accept it."

"Then stop spying at me, the other two apartment room and maybe I will."

"Tempting, tempting but I made it my goal to get some photos only you. If your rat army, the curtains and whatever contraption your landlord set up around that building to block my goal."

"That a waste of a goal and gross."

"Don't crash my dream, Mox. You already crushed all this glass!"

"Boo Hoo I'm crying."

"Only because your make up skills hiding it. You didn't even cry when I lost the apartment."

"Well, Rattles did," Moxxie stopped for what they were about to say. Mind went back to them. Around that time of the small bet race to get the apartment below. Striker won.

Clench the broom a bit.

"Mox?"

Clench their eyes to not hear that worry if awkward tone from them. "Was your twin the reason you were acting up this week along with that text."

Blitz flinched a bit. He really just wants to avoid this conversation along with what happened like two hours ago. Well, besides the comfort the other was willing to give them. Even if he didn't like the appeal of eating a piece of chocolate that was bitten off. Sure, at chocolate strawberries from way back from Stolas 'arrangements' with food mix in. That was hot and filled his stomach that night. He wonders what eating chocolate off-

No! Not now horny brain! Focus. Just answer them. They already knew the shit you told them before.

"Yes." Lean against the broom. "Just wanted to tell you know."

Moxxie glance down at the floor. Then back to Blitz to just look at them. He just looks so tired. Not the sight many see but have gotten to see it before. "Blitz."

"If you asked if you want to talk about it, I swear- "

"Will you ever let go you think?"

Stop. At first in confusion of the question itself. Let go. Let go of what? What kind of question is that shit? Stare at Moxxie as he watches the shorter one look back at them. "Are you talking about the broom?"

Stare at him till they went back to sweeping. "Sure Blitz."

"I mean I'll still be holding on to it. I don't have to let go but it's a pain to drag it back out from the closet. Or just order you to go throw it back. But got to get this mess out of the way now. Or let the other crew step on it. But I don't want Loonie to step on it. Mil might take a shard to make a dagger. Sal maybe decoration. Plus, I just got these boots cleaned up. If I damn glass tears inside going to be pissed. You know how hard it is to clean blood out boots. At least the right way? So, no fuck that I'm going to keep holding on till I'm ready to let goooooooo huh." Blitz stops to blink at what he just said. Along with odd comparisons. Eyes then widen in shock.

Moxxie still sweeping.

"Did you just give me therapy that was connected to a broom?"

"Me? Giving some therapeutic advice? Oh please."

Blitz opened and closed his mouth. "Well, um you're a cheapo for giving out some advice like that."

"And?" Look back at them with a head tilt. "But I'm not giving advice? You're the one who cut it down to pieces?"

"LALALALALA NOT LISTENING! I DON'T HAVE TO BECAUSE IM A COOL BOSS!"  Throws the broom down. Cover his head and walk away.

"Sure. Why don't you be a 'cool' boss and go into your office to finish the rest of that paperwork."

"I fucken will!" Walk towards their office and stop. "Wait. HEY!"

"Those papers can't sign themselves sir." Their tail wave them off. "So, be a boss and get to working with that pen."

"You wish you were that pen!"

"I rather be melted than be that ink."

"...That was weirdly hot."

"Papers now sir."

"Fine!" Slam the door. The remaining pieces of glass fell down. Blitz stared. Then look back Moxxie. "You see nothing in here."

"Just a disgusting smell of someone in sewage."

"Well, goat legs right back at you! When was the last time you wash up?"

"Two weeks."

"Moxxie go take a damn shower."

"We don't have a shower on this floor. Nor would I want to take one during work hours."

"Then I'll portal you there."

"That book for work."

"Well, the health of our noses to continue our tiring work. Think about our suffering."

"I'm good."

"I knew you were sadistic." Blitz turns around then goes to walk at their desk. Look at the paperwork that all just need his signature. He hates all this work. Even if it has gotten better. Maybe he should read or skim to let his mind be distracted. Focus.

Forget about me!

Blitz stop. He stares at the paperwork for a bit.

"Sir remember Mil-Mil, Scar won't be back till the end of the week."

"I heard you." Kept signing another boring paper and then stopped. "What? Is that investigation still happening?"

"You forgot to read my message. Didn't you."

"Uhhhhhhh Ohhhhhhh that. Right. That. I knew. HAHAHAHA!" Blitz put their phone back down quickly when Moxxie stare out the window. He coughs. "So, was there anyone besides that?"

"Nope. Just been here alone. Your pup hasn't come by either."

"What?" Pull his phone out to call Loona. Eyes sparkle when she answers. "Hiiiiii Loonie, are you feeling better, don't be grouchy so I sent a few text.... Okay, that last one was cringe.... Yeah, yeah, I ran into your Aunt here today...At work...No, no all things good...Just, shit...Look will talk about late and I'll be back home after I leave the office. You're also coming into work.... That's why we have the couch and meeting room...Mox didn't claim the meeting room theirs! It's all of ours!"

"Yes, I did."

"Mox stops, eavesdropping!"

"Stop, being loud."

"Stop being so silent like a ninj-No, not all swell. It'll just be use three till Friday...Um blending in. Look I'll explain it later since. I'll pick up some soup too.... Sweet, see you later my Loonie Toon-She hangs up...New record!" Blitz pupils turn into stars.

"Swell."

"You know what." Open then close their mouth. Look around the place. "Hey Mox why not we clock out early."

"Huh?"

"Today was a shit show. I want to get Loona some food. Plus, we got no calls. What you say."

KNOCK!

KNOCK!

"IMP! The Fatal Glass Work here!"

One montage of glass replacement and work later.

The pair close up. Head out together as they get in Blitz van. Just drove off to go get some food for Loona. Decided to head to certain spot since they'll sometime sell soup.

"Do I know you?" Blitz eyes squinch together at the sinner.

"Your team got rid of my killer three days ago." Jason stared at him like he was stupid. He was behind the counter.

"Doesn't ring a bell."

"His target work with your sibling."

"Oh. Right, you had to pay extra for us to investigate. My team did a splendid job. Any who what the soup of the day!" Blitz stares at the menu while Jason just looks stunned.

Ivy cleans the counter on the other side of her voice so no one else can hear. "Don't worry I'm making sure they will pay back."

Moxxie was silent as their eyes just looked at the display case.

"That was kind of you."

"No. It was still your choice to hire or not."

"True the interview was interesting. Would have preferred if I was called first as a heads up."

"Things popped up."

"I'll let it slide plus I'm giving them a shot." Look back down at Moxxie. "How the flower."

"Still alive."

"Good. How about you?"

"Still alive."

"That's not funny."

"Eh."

"Want anything to order?"

"No, just here with him." Their tail pointed at Blitz.

Ivy glanced at Blitz and then back at Mox. "Are you two back to whatever work relationship it was?"

Another long silence.

"It's we kind of talk. A first that is not work related." Shrug not sure what the correct response it. To actually talk to them now besides the whole silent, tense awkward treatment. Even if Blitz was trying to get things to be normal again. Well, didn't make it easy at all. Now it was odd for them,

"Hmm that's an all-right step. Still only going to work three days?"

"Yep."

"What about you other gig?"

"Break."

"Pity. I was ready to model again." Ivy chuckles as she sees they weren't chuckling. Just still staring at the display. "Mox?"

"Hmm."

"Just take it easy on yourself."

Glance at her. Then back to the display. "I am."

Soon, the pair left with the soup, along with a drink that Blitz ordered. The drive was silent till Blitz started to sing along with the radio. Badly. But Moxxie endure it just staring out the window.

"Mox sings away!" Points at them.

"No."

"Come on you sour puss. You can sing."

"I can play an instrument. I don't sing." No, not counting that 'musical' moment last year!

"So, boring." Roll his eyes. "Did anyone ever figure out that whole mask violin thing?"

"Nope." Will keep it that way. Almost forgot about it too.

"Well, you defiantly showed those talentless trolls you can do shit. Ha! I still remember how pop-sucker face just showing off the stage. Then you deny her again." Blitz snickered.

"Thanks?"

Soon, arrived at Moxxie apartment to drop him off.

"All right I'll be here in the morning to get your ass."

"Yippee." Just unbuckled but didn't get out.

Blitz waits a bit confused why they're not just jumping out. Was there something they forgot? Nope he nis not going to drive all the way back to IMP. Even if the drive was nice.

"I'm really crappy about a situation and timing like this. But." Move their glasses up to pinch between their eyes. "Your

"Handsome? Dashing? Number one boss of the year." Shows off with a dashing smile as he leans back against the chair,

"On that note I'm going back to blocking off my emotions." Moxxie gave him a deadpan look.

"Hey now! Don't do that! You're already too damn good at hiding shit to begin with."

"Not guilty." Shrug a bit. "Not everything has to be everyone's business. Or wasn't ready yet. You can get that."

"I um I guess I can agree with that logic."

"Plus, you have shitting timing just like me with certain stuff."

"Hey! When did I ever did anything wrong with shitty timing."

"Do you want the list from missions or events?"

"How about this talk never leaving the van. Deal?"

"I don't like deals."

Open to make a retort on that but stop. Rub his chin as he soon snickered. "You know what. The word deal sucks anyway! To many A-holes here use it."

"I'm going to go now while you figure that out."

"Fine. Go ahead and leave. Go be bored."

"I'm down with that."

"You would b-" Blitz head turn and his pupils shrink. "DON'T OPEN THE DOOR!"

Moxxie eyes showed confusion as Blitz grabbed them. "Why are you- "

SQUEAK!

SQUEAK!

SQUEAK!

SQUEAK!

"Huh it did feel a little too quiet and lack of bodies around lately." Moxxie blink as he stares at the sight. Wow the swarm looks bigger. Bet the relatives in Wrath will be happy how much this swarm grew.

"You just now notice that!"

"The rodents were the least of my issue." Moxxie gave him a deadpanned look. "Can you stop holding me?"

"BACK YOU SAVAGES!" Blitz held Moxxie close and already point their flintlock at the door.

On the other side of the at a swarm of rats that huddle up. Thousands of eyes glowing in their direction. Now they were looking closer it looked like they were starting to swarm all around the van. Until their now just seeing well red eyes in different dark color fur.

"The fuckers were waiting to ambush us!"

SQUEAK!

SQUEAK!

SQUEAK!

"Oh, it's on! I need to kill something! Thanks for being free targets!"

SQUEAK!

SQUEAK!

SQUEAK!

"Are we seriously doing this?" Got out his hold and wet back to their seat. Move their head. The eyes follow them. Wow you ignore them for a few months and get very grouchy.

"It's the principal of the matter!"

"Along with your pup grouchiness till the next day because of the cold soup."

"She'll understand this is personal and need to regain back my honor."

"What honor?"

"Touché."

"Can't I just jump out from the back?"

SQUEAK!

"..."

"Mox?" Blitz now trembling at how silent they are now. Can feel the tension in the air. "Mox, I don't' like that look? Why are you deadly silent? Wait, what are you pulling out? Come on Mox, we just got this van fixed and don't put bullets in it now. Is that a fly swatter?"

ZAP!

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Done!

Well, what an emotional day for our two imps.

Yep, Jason works for Ivy. Gotta earns that money back!

The Fatal Glass Work has IMP on the first page of their contact list.

Blitz, Stolas both can confirm they are acquaintances. Still, there are some ups and downs as there are issues the two are trying to sort out. Like away from the other.

The Rats are here and bringing trouble again!

Any questions?

Until next time.

Bye, bye!