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It has been a work week. What would normally be 5 days and Stolas is adjusting to his work week and seems overall less stressed around the office. Ever since Stolas had arrived it seems the other two Imps Millie and Moxxie had welcomed him. They didn't judge him, they tried really hard to help him adjust. Even his duaghter Loona seemed to try really hard to help him adjust. He questioned if he really deserved it at this piont.

Today was Friday. Stolas had awoken on the couch. Stolas had slept on the couch all week. Blitzo sometimes would cuddle next to him or just sleep on the floor in a ball or on the bean bag chair next to the window. Blitzo had a one bedroom and initially given the bedroom to Loona. Stolas questioned him as to why he never got a bigger apartment. Blitzo said he saw no piont as he didn't need much.

Stolas felt sad thinking about it. Blitzo really seemed to have 0 regard for his well being in all circumstances. Yet he always seemed to try to make sure his company, workers, his daughter and even Stolas himself was looked after. Initially he questioned why he gave up everything for this idiot. Yet, looking at things. He started to realize Blitzo might be one of the most troubled and yet Inspiring individual he has ever met.

After Stolas awoken he smelled a familiar scent. He had Blitzo blanket wrapped around his waist, he peaked his head up to see Blitzo humming. His back was to the counter and he was cooking something on the Stove. Stolas got up and walked to the side of the counter closes to the couch. "What are you cooking darling?"

Blitzo smiled turning his head "Morning Stolas! I got something I think you'll like. I know you don't like to eat what we eat, but I found a lady down town that sells stuff you like. What you guys eat is considered cheap down here becuase Imps only eat them if they are desperate. Gonna go down later today and get a lot more!"

Stolas eyes widen in excitement as Blitzo puts the stuff on a plate. Blitzo had two plates. One with the normal bacon and eggs and the other with seeds, fruit and cooked rats in lizard blood. Blitzo clicks off the stove and sets the pan to the side and the spatula on the spatula rest next to stove. He grabs the plates and sets one at each end of the table. Stolas looks around "Where is your duaghter?" Stolas asks him. Blitzo responds casually "Oh Loony? She went to hang out with her new hellhound freinds. Beezlebub seems to have taken her into her circle. Loona seems a lot more happy now. Also I gave everyone the day off today. Business made a lot from the last 4 missions and you doing the paperwork has really made things efficient. Business is in the black right now!" He says with a smile.

Stolas looks at Blitzo seemingly waiting for permission to sit down at the table. While no longer a prince Stolas was still very polite and proper and he always felt as if he was intruding in Blitzo space. Even though it was clear Blitzo seemed always so happy having him here. Blitzo smiled and said "come eat with me Stolas!"

Stolas nods and pulls out the chair and sits down at the other end of the table. Blitzo puts utensils, napkins and plates at both ends of the table. Stolas stomach growls as he auctully has not eaten all week. If Blitzo had realized he wasn't eating at all he didn't seem to be bringing it up. He initially ate what Blitzo fed him but after it made him vomit he politely just refused anything Blitzo offered. He felt guilty asking Blitzo to find him better food and honestly didn't feel he deserved the kindness he was giving him. Regardless of that he ate slowly as it would be improper to scarf it down.

Stolas very much enjoyed the meal that Blitzo made for him. "You are marvelous cook Blitz". Blitzo was smiling looking at him and almost like he wanted to laugh. Stolas blinked and asked "What so funny?" Blitzo shakes his head "nothing just.. you're so proper. You kind of remind of Moxxie."

Stolas is curious about this and questioned what sort of background he came from. He did notice that Moxxie seemed to come from a different background than the otyer two. Blitzo explained "Oh he's the Don's son. He left the Mafia or well we had to kidnap him back. So he was raised to be very proper as well".

Stolas puts down his fork "Does that bother you?" Blitzo shakes his head "of course not. I sometimes wonder why you would tolerate someone like me." Stolas smiles and responds "Blitzo, I like how you are. You don't seem to let anything in life stop you. I did find you interesting as a child. I found you just as charming when you snuck into the castle the first time. You know if you would have just asked for the book I probably would have given it to you". Blitzo seemed shocked by this "wait, why would you do that?" Stolas looks away with a scowl "the rest of the Aristrocrats are well"....Blitzo chimes in "CUNTS?"

Stolas raises a brow "That is one way to put it". After finishing the food. Blitzo takes the dishes and clean them in the sink and washes them off. He than puts them in the rack to dry. "So we are off today, so like if you want to go out or something we can. We can do anything you want" Blitzo offers with a smile.

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"Here's an idea! Why don't I pick up thr groceries and when I get back we can do something fun together". Blitzo seems suprised by this. " You don't want to shop together? Are you getting annoyed with me?"

Stolas can sense the hurt in Blitzo voice. "No, it's just you always working and I don't have any money right now. I want to do something nice for you" He explains. Blitzo smiles "I mean... that's really nice of you Stolas... are you gonna be safe downtown by yourself though? It's kind of sketchy"

Stolas smiles reassuringly "I can handle myself Blitz, powers or not." Blitzo nods hesitantly "Okay.. but can I ask for something before you go?" Stolas nods and waits for the question. "Can I have a hug, goodbye?" Stolas nods lightly and steps foward and holds his arms out. Blitzo crashes into him nearly knocking him back and hugs him tightly. Stolas feels so comforted by this and hugs him back, placing a hand over his head stroking his horns slightly and his other around his back.

He exhales as he lets go of the Imp below him. Blitzo walks to a cabinet under the counter and pulls out a box. He pulls out a piece of paper and a stack of bills and hands it to Stolas. Stolas smiles and grabs it.

After breakfast Blitzo washed the dishes, and Stolas walked to the bathroom to take a bath. He put on fresh clothes and walked out of the bathroom and saw Blitzo start a load of laundry and pull out a vaccum.

"OH! WAIT Stolas..." Blitzo ran up to him and hands him a box. "I uh got you a phone. Just call if you need me okay? I uh added you to the company plan". Stolas smiles fondly and takes it "I appreciate this Blitzo".

"By the way you can take the van if you want". Stolas nods and Blitzo tosses him the keys.

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Stolas drives the van through the city. He had borrowed one of Stolas hoodies that barely fit Stolas and used a scarf to cover his face. He took the backroads. Hoping to avoid being noticed.

When he got to the store there was maybe 10 shoppers. There was a large parking lot outside. He was overwhelmed by how big the store was. He observed his surroundings and saw everyone pushing carts He watched an elderly looking imp struggling to pull one out. He walked over and pulled it out for her and she smiled taking the cart "Thanks Sonny!" She walked into the store.

Stolas was relieved she didn't look up. He smiles as she walks away. He grabs his own cart and walks back into the store. He observes the ales and wonders if there is a pattern. He struggles to find the ingredients in the store.

After finding all the things he needed he walked to most empty counter and waits in line. It looked like a very young imp with long horns and a perky smile. "Good day sir! How ya doing today?" Stolas smiles "Fine thank you". The boy starts talking about all the deals, remarks how nice the day is and how this was his first job and how he hopes his day is remarkable. Stolas didn't even have to respond. "You want bags sir?" Stolas simply nodded.

He gets the groceries and than heads back to the van with the cart and puts the groceries in the back. Than locks the doors. He than looks at the list. He flips it around the back. It reads

Adress 3204 oarnge street

It's across the road from the grocery store. Lady sells rats, lizards, cabbages, kale, seeds, romane lettuce, fresh fish. Save at 50$ from the grocery money. She may want to haggle.

"What is haggling?" He sighs and walks up to the cart and old haggard looking imp walks up to him. "What you want?" Stolas speaks at a lower Octive hoping not to he recognized. "Do you sell fire koi, kale, and rats?

She smiles brightly! "Kale is $10 for 4bundles, I can give you 3 large Silver carp for 30$, the rats you can get bundle of 20 for 5$ each and if you want lizards those come live. I'll give you box of 100 15$ for 50 it's 5$. We also have carrots, tomatoes and lemons for 6$ for sack of them. For heads of lettuce or cabbage its 7$ each.

Stolas gets the items and gives the woman the money. She puts the items in what looks like a long net with arm sleeves and wooden bottom. She hands it to Stolas. "Thanks for the purchase! Hope to see you again fellow"..

Just before crossing the street. Three short but muscular looking Imps come up to in. "Pardon? Can... I help you" they laugh wickedly. "Not seen you round these parts. What your name".

"It's..... Stanley". He says quietly. Another one comes behind him and yanks his hood. "ITS THE PRINCE BOYS!" Stolas growls "Oh fuck it. Guess my covers blown". Stolas turns around and sweeps his leg around and trips one. The other two lunge for him. He upper cuts one. He swings his right arm and clocks the third across the face.

He starts running but they chase after him. He crouches and the Imp he lunged at him comes falling foward into the ground with a skid face first. He turns around to face the other two and puts his fists up and his eyes narrow in determination.

He waits for one to swing but grabs his horn and punches him in the face. He than knees him in the face and tosses him to the ground. The other lunges at him and he grabs him arm and tossed him over his shoulder.

The third comes at him and he starts throwing punches and the man drops to the floor. The other one pulls out a knife and he grabs his wrist and pushes it behind his back. The guy growls. "You fucking jerk!" Stolas smirks wickedly "Should I break it or will you leave me be so I can get back to my BF?" He growls "Who would date an idiot like you". He laughs "Blitz, the hero of the Imps" he exclaims

Stolas pushes until the arm breaks "Oh dear, you took to long" the guy falls to the floor and starts rolling around grabbing his injured form.

The last one comes sprinting and Stolas steps right and he puts out his leg. When the man trips he shoves his head into the floor. "I am a little busy, would you go now. I broke the other ones arm. I don't think you also want to be inconvenienced do you?" The man growls "this isn't over, well find you".

Stolas exhales and starts walking "I have no time for this." Stolas exhales and gets in the car and leans back on the car. "I hope I haven't taken too long. I wouldn't want to worry my darling"