You Look Lost

His Blessing

Moxxie and Striker headed back to the cabin not long after Striker got back, when they arrived Stolas had dinner on the the table for them all. All had been quiet and Blitz sighs loudly and looks at Stolas.

"Alright you have been quiet all day now I know I didn't piss you off so what is going on?"

Blitz says irritated Stolas closes his eyes and takes a breath hinting to Striker that the owl demon knew something.

"Moxxie I can understand that feeling of wanting you own place however I don't think it is wise, not there"

Stolas says looking for Moxxie and then it clicks for Blitz what they are talking about and he rolls his eyes.

"Oh come on Stolas we have been saying for a while we need someone to run it"

Blitz says and Striker nods in agreement.

"Besides I'll be passing through so I can keep an eye on him"

Striker says confidently making Moxxie smile, he knew Striker didn't like the idea but was ready to support Moxxie in what he wanted. Stolas sighs in irritation and looks at Moxxie directly clearly not happy at all with this idea at all. However he takes a breath closing his eyes for a moment stilling himself Blitz knew what he was doing as did Striker, after a few seconds Stolas opens his eyes and sighs with a soft smile.

"It's what you really want isn't it?"

Stolas asks Moxxie who nods with a look of hope so Stolas leans back in his chair with a sigh.

"Then I will allow it, however I warned you"

.-.

The next day Moxxie and Striker returned to the shop to fix it up after all most things where dusty and the locks needed changing. Striker was knelt by the door to the upstair, he was changing the lock as Moxxie was cleaning the shelves and cabinets. Many demons had looked through the windows with smiles and excited faces most knowing who Striker was and who he worked for. A knock at the door makes both imps look up to see a middle aged woman stood there with a bright smile. Striker chuckles standing to face her clapping off the dust on his hands.

"Lady Hail what a surprise to see you"

Striker says walking to her and Moxxie turns to face them.

"I was told that someone was fixing up this old place and I had to come down to see and here you are, please say your here to reopen"

She asks softly holding her hands together in hope Striker looks to Moxxie who hops down earning the lady's eye. Striker holds out his hand to which Moxxie walks too and takes his hand Striker kisses the back of Moxxie's hand with a loving smile.

"Moxxie here wanted to reopen the shop, he has Stolas blessing and training"

Striker say softly Lady Hail nods in understanding and offers Moxxie her hand. Moxxie takes her which she shakes with the biggest smile her face could have.

"You have no idea how much this means to all of us, if you ever need anything please come see me"

Lady Hail says offering him a piece of paper with directions on it which Moxxie takes with a nod and pockets the page. Lady Hail steps back holding her hands Moxxie notices Gris outside so Moxxie waves making Striker and the Lady look. Gris was slightly smiling untill the two were also looking upon him, he quickly walks away from the direction he had come from.

"Ohh... Poor Gris, so fearful"

The lady sighs Striker remembers the imp from the last time they were here. Moxxie walks to the door and lean out to see Gris was already turning a corner down the street.

"Why is he so afraid?"

Moxxie mumbles softly not really asking anyone in particular, the lady walks forward crossing her arms.

"I honestly don't know, some think he has his mother's illness"

She says defeated before patting Moxxie shoulder and exiting the building.

.-.

Moxxie was softly panting with a large smile his hands either side of his head, Striker was leant over him in their bed bed. Striker's hair ruffled and a warm smile pulled at his mouth.

"Do you have to go so soon?"

Moxxie asks in a breathy tone Striker nods leaning down kissing Moxxie neck then his shoulder blade.

"I won't be long"

Striker says softly leaning an arm down beside Moxxie's head for support as he leans in kissing Moxxie on the lips. Moxxie leans up into the snake arching his back pressing as much of their skin together as possible. Striker wraps his other arm around the smaller keeping him close his nails scratching Moxxie back.

"Your making it very hard to leave"

Striker purrs before dipping his tongue into their kiss earning a soft noise from Moxxie. He grips Striker's shoulders his small claws digs into the other urging him to continue. Striker leans his head up as he kneels over Moxxie a little more his eyes casting down their bodies before moving Moxxie leg to the side so Striker was between them once more for the second time of the night. Striker leaning down over Moxxie once more but there was clear concern for his bed mate as he took carful movements.

"I know you won't hurt me"

Moxxie whispers kissing Striker under the chin earning a low growl from the snake. Moxxie smiles sweetly his claws gently hold Striker's face urging the snake back down into the sheets with Moxxie.

.-.

Moxxie was lent against the door to the shop and mug of coffee between his claws, he was watching Striker who was saddling up Bombproof who was making a fuss this morning. It was clear she could feel her owners unease in leaving Moxxie here. Moxxie takes a sip of his drink as Striker walks back to him his hat in his hand.

"All set?"

Moxxie asks and Striker nods before reaching for Moxxie's cheek slowly and carefully running the back of his claws over his cheek. Moxxie smiles closing his eyes enjoying the affectionate show from the snake.

"You have your gun on you?"

Striker asks and Moxxie opens his eyes give him a tired look.

"I'll be fine"

"That's no the point Mox, do you have it on you?"

Striker says sternly and Moxxie nods.

"Good"

Striker breathes out before leaning down pressing a soft kiss to his lips Moxxie wraps an arm around Striker neck keeping them close in their parting kiss.

"Ride safe"

Moxxie whispers Striker nods straightening up placing on his hat, Striker walks back to Bombproof climbing up into the saddle giving Moxxie a wink before riding out the town. Moxxie sighs with a smile seeing him ride away his eyes was drawn to Gris who had been stood in a nearby street.

"Good morning Gris"