You're pregnant by who?!

~22~

~Hours later~

Mya was in a deep conversation with Octavia about taxidermy, as Stolas cradled and played with Silas.

"So you've done taxidermy before?" Octavia asked.

"I've done a couple of projects before I got into bounty hunting. Made a good buck or two," Mya said, before finishing up her cup of decaf coffee. "I could give you some tips if you need any."

"That would be great," Octavia said, smiling softly. "I'll let you know when I start doing some of my own. If Dad will ever let me."

"He takes care of carnivorous plants, but he gets squeamish at taxidermy?" Mya asked, looking over at Stolas. "Seriously?"

"I-it's different. I don't mind the blood or dead parts. It's the smell that bothers me," Stolas said nervously. Mya looked at Stolas in slight disbelief for a bit.

"Pfffft," Mya said, before bursting into a fit of laughter. "You are unbelievable!" Octavia began chuckling as well, noticing how ridiculous it sounded.

"Oh, now you're both laughing at me, okay then," Stolas said, though he didn't mind it since they seemed to be getting along. Mya began to calm a bit, taking a few shallow breaths.

"Oh man, I haven't laughed that hard since Mr. Blitz…well, I cannot say it's a bit too…mature," Mya said, finally calming down.

"It was very funny," Octavia said.

"It was," Mya said, chuckling a little, before checking the time. "Oh, look at the time. I had no clue we were here this long."

"Oh, time does go by quickly," Stolas said, looking at the clock.

"Hopefully Mr. Blitz is still at the office," Mya said. "Otherwise, I'd have to break the door down."

"No need, I can escort you to your car," Stolas offered.

"Sure," Mya said, before looking over at Silas, who seemed to be having fun. He seemed to be at home, giggling and playing with his father.

"Well, hopefully we can talk again soon," Octavia said.

"Of course, I'd like that," Mya said, getting Silas's diaper bag together as Stolas stood up with him.

"Oh! Could I get a photo with you both?" Octavia asked.

"Um, sure, I don't see why not," Mya said. Stolas carefully handed Silas to Octavia and picked up his camera again, before getting ready to take the photo.

"Silas, look at Daddy. Say, taxidermy!" Stolas said.

"Taxidermy," Mya and Octavia said, smiling. Silas, who looked at Stolas while he cooed to him, giggled, as the pictures were taken.

"Oh, that one is absolutely perfect," Stolas praised, showing them the last picture he had taken.

"Aww, he actually stayed still. You did so good, kiddo," Mya said, gently tickling Silas, who giggled again. Mya carefully put Silas in his car seat and secured it carefully, before slinging the diaper bag over her shoulder. "Well, it was nice seeing you again, Octavia. We'll definitely be in touch."

"I'll be looking forward to it," Octavia said, before leaning down to look at Silas again. "Bye, Silas. It was nice meeting you." Silas cooed happily in response and smiled at Octavia, enjoying her presence.

"Well, we better get going. I'll be right back, Octavia," Stolas said, picking up Silas's car seat, just as a portal opened for them. "After you."

"Thanks," Mya said. She waved at Octavia again, before stepping through the portal, standing in the empty I.M.P. office. Stolas stepped out behind her, holding the car seat.