Helluva Child

24: Moon?

In the extravagant bedroom of the Goetia manor, a dreamy sigh of contentment is heard, as Blitz, wearing nothing but a black vest, lights a cigar before reclining against the luxurious bed.

"I'm sorry for having to move our little rendezvous early." Stolas remarked beside him, as he leaned towards Blitz as best as he could in his rope bindings. "I have an engagement this month on the full moon."

"When this happens," Blitz gestured to the bound up King, who was wearing a black harness with a ball gag around his neck. "...It's not really something I fuss about... But, do you really need the book for this farm bulls**t?"

He uses his cigar to burn the rope, freeing Stolas, who promptly takes said cigar, as he continued, "I have, like, fifteen new clients waitin' for heads to roll.

"As shocking as it may seem, Blitzy, my grimoooooire is actually incredibly important." Stolas states in a matter-of-fact voice. Leaning close to put the cigar out on one of Blitz's horns before pinching his cheek in a patronizing manner. "And it isn't supposed to be lent out to itty-bitty Imps like yourself."

As Blitz shoves him away, Stolas continues his explanation; "The Harvest Moon is a very special occasion! It's been my annual duty to showcase it in the Ring of Wrath. It's celebrated by a very charming little festival with the locals."

"Wrath, huh? My employees are from there." Blitz noted in a bored tone after pulling a feather from his mouth. "I've never really been. I hear it's full of inbred chucklef**ks."

"Oh! Why don't you all join me at the festival?" Stolas sat up, smiling in eagerness. "I can guarantee you all..."

The king then snakes his was beneath the covers, crawling up until he rested between Blit's legs.

"...special access~..."

"Look, I told you, we're not bodyguards." Blitz states flatly. "Okay, That was a one-time thing we did badly."

Stolas sits up, still wrapped up in the blanket, still smiling, though it was more softer as he spoke. "I'm simply offering a work-free day of fun!"

He reassures, with a playful tilt of his head. "I feel quite safe at the Harvest Festival. It's the same every year."

"Well if you promise this isn't some f**k fest invite, it does sound like it could be a blast and a half." Blitz grins at the idea before. "Plus, it's not like we can do jack shit without your book anyway."

"Aww, I'm sowwy your clients will have to wait..." Stolas speaks in a posh, if a little patronizing baby-talk voice.

"Oh, fuck my clients!" Blitz assures with a dismissive wave of his hand.

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"C'mon, shug! You can do it!"

Millie gently ushered you forward as you tottered on two unsteady hooves, trying to make your way over to Moxxie as he held his arms out towards you, beckoning you towards him with both his hands, as her tail held up her phone, recording every last second.

You wobbled a bit, not used to feeling all your weight on just your small hooved feet, but you nevertheless you stumbled forward, determined to reach your father's outstretched arms.

"You can do it, (buddy/hon)! Just a few more steps!" Moxxie said encouragingly, his eyes twinkling as to took another wobbly step forward. You found the effort to be tedious, but as much as you wanted to drop onto all fours and crawl to him like usual, it seemed that the closer you stepped toward him, the more excited your parents seemingly became, which only fueled your motivation to get to him on your two stubby legs, moving one unsteady step at a time. As you neared the white-haired imp, the excited voices of your parents somewhat grew.

"Almost there!"

"You can do it!"

"Come on, (Nickname)!"

Although it took a bit of time, you finally made it all the way to Moxxie, falling into your father's arms, with an excited squeak, smiling in achievement as you heard your parent's cheers fill your ears.

"Yaaay! You did it shug!" Millie cheered, clapping excitedly as Moxxie picked you up and blew a raspberry into your belly. "Good job, (Nickname)!"

As Moxxie got up from his spot, Millie squealed with glee.

"Oh, Moxxie, they did it!" Millie gushed, as she watched the playback on her phone. "Our lil' (nickname) took (his/her) very first steps on their own two lil hooves!"

You giggled as Moxxie gave you a kiss on your cheek, cradling you in one arm.

"They're growing up so fast," He notes, tickling your belly with his free hand, earning a bubbly giggle from you. He sits back on a nearby rocking chair, rocking you gently in his embrace. You reach up towards him with a joyous squeal, making him smile.

"Dada!"

Seeing you so happy with him filled him with such joy. He places his lap and plays with your tiny hands has Millie picks up the remaining toys up, still beaming from your latest achievement.

However, as he stared at your cheery face, his smile faltered slightly and there was a very faint look of worry filling his face. "...maybe a bit too fast."

His thoughts were interrupted as his phone suddenly goes off, drawing his attention. Knowing who it could be, he promptly declines the call, and goes back to playing with you. However seconds later it rung again, and he groaned in annoyance as he picked up the device, reluctantly answering the call

"What do you want, sir?"

"Hey, hope I didn't disturb ya, Mox!" Blitz greeted. "How would you and Mils like to visit the Wrath Ring for some harvest bullshit this year? You can bring the kid to!"

Millie pauses her clean up, dropping two plush Things in excitement.

"The Harvest Moon Festival?!" She pumped her fist into the air. "Yee-f**kin'-haw!"

Seeing your mother so pumped up, you couldn't help but feel excited as well, throwing your hands up in the air excitedly.

"Yaa-ha!" You cheered, giggling happily afterwards, your tail wagging joyfully.

Moxxie sighs, knowing this was an offer he couldn't refuse now. "Well, Millie and (Name) like the idea. Wait... Where are you calling from?"

As if on cue, Blitz falls out of your closet, tangled up in baby toys and clothing, his phone clutched in his hand. Moxxie narrows his eyes at the tall imp as purrs happily, looking up at the couple with an innocent smile.

"Mm-hm... Of course." Moxxie noted with annoyance while Millie just smiled in amusement as you giggled at the display.

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I'm sorry for the lack of fillers, I don't have any competent ideas for an imp baby. 😅

For now, the best I can do is bend the episode scripts a bit until I find an opening that would allow me to squeeze in a filler.

[Haven't drawn Moxxie in a while, sorry if he looks off]