Helluva Mate

8

A van with an I.M.P decal spray painted on the side pulled into the rather empty parking lot. Moxxie exits the van first and opens the side door, revealing a rather cramped Stolas, who extracted himself excitedly. His daughter exits the van far less excitedly as he placed an apple-themed hat, gesturing toward the park gate. Octavia groans and pulls her hat low over her face,

"Wait, where is she?" Stolas asked, his face slightly dropping

Behind him, a larger blob of a shadow appeared, causing him to quickly move out of the way, Ebony looking around as she stepped out, her hand hovering over a grimoire that was much different compared to his.

"That's what that one does!" She smiled

". . You have a grimoire?" Stolas asked

"Yeah, it's a long story." honesty in her voice

The portal closed behind her, the blob closing as it faded into a shadow before dissipating from sight.

"Oh, Via!" He said "I would like you to meet Ebony" placing a hand on his mates back

Ebony was taller than the other Imps that were there, that much was obvious, wearing a black and red corset striped with vertical lines, followed by another shirt beneath it, and a mini skirt, her feet naturally in the form of heels -- which were black, fading into gray at her calves. Her eyes landed on the mark on her right bicep, the top of it slightly hidden due to the sleeve, but she knew it was an owl, with a few stars and crescent moons,

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Octavia." Ebony smiled

"You're my father's mate." The princess noted

"I am." giving her a small nod

". . It's nice to meet you." She smiled

"Excellent!" Stolas said happily "now, shall we head in?"

A low chuckle emitted from Ebony when Octavia let out a low groan, briefly pulling her beanie over her eyes as they headed into the theme park. It was odd to see Stolas in more casual clothing, only ever seeing him in something formal, but it was a nice change. Her hands were clasped in front of her, walking at his right as she looked around Mammon's Loo Loo Land, never having been there before. In fact, she's only been to a circus act a few times with Papa,

"Now, remember: this is work and work only." Blitzø spoke up as he walked at Stolas' left side "me and my crew are not here to satisfy your perverted bird needs, alright?"

"Hey . . Dad . ." Octavia said disgustedly as she looked around "do we have to --?"

"Okay, yeah. Hold on right there, sweetie." cutting her off before turning back to Stolas "if you try fuckin' our little asses in that park, I swear to --"

"You . ." He replied, bending down to his level ". . are so cute when you are serious!"

"I'm literally gonna be sick." She muttered

"Oh, crumbs!" Moxxie said "I knew today would be a lot! What do you need?" fishing around in a fanny pack, throwing out several pill bottles "Anti-acids? Ibuprofen? Morphine?" revealing several hypodermic needles of a glowing, acid green substance

"That was figurative, old man." walking away from him

"Oh, right." He chuckled, discarding the needles into a nearby baby carriage, where a baby Imp happily reaches out to play with its dangerous new toys "but, she said it was literal."

"You can save some of that ibuprofen for me, Mox." Ebony informed as she looked around ". . I'll definitely have a headache later."

"Sure thing, Ebby." He smiled