#//But Stolas fucked up too by not realizing how much his status DOES have a lot to do with why their relationship is as it was

[helliixns]

Honestly what I now desperately need is Stolas talking to Asmodeus and/or Fizzie and as a result making Stolas take a good hard look at how he himself has treated Blitzø and every other imp he’s ever dealt with

[affogatoandristretto]

Okay another Stolas ramble bc this episode made me SO SAD and I’m still recovering haha but like…I’m seeing posts calling out Stolas for not sticking up for Blitz (?) mainly where he hides his face here:

(Fucking heartbreaking….) and I just wanted to add some thoughts.

(Also like disclaimer I’m not “siding” with Stolas this relationship is messy and they BOTH got their insecurities shoved in their faces in this episode…)

1) We (the audience) FINALLY get some insight into how Stolas actually feels for Blitz and he clearly wants some kind of relationship with him beyond sex. This is the first time we see this side of him (and I doubt Blitz has seen it…)

2) He starts panicking when Asmodeus is mentioned. Ozzie is the ruler of the lust ring…he is literally one of the rulers of hell (tho I think all the deadly sin rulers are all ranked slightly under Lucifer (?)…) and this is the first time we’ve seen Stolas interacting with a higher ranking demon….we don’t know just how powerful Asmodeus is yet BUT Stolas is clearly afraid of him

3) Stolas has been loaning his book to I.M.P illegally which we know from ep6 can get him in some kind of trouble…we just don’t know how much yet

(And obligatory have to mention Stol getting called out very publicly for “sleeping with an imp” which we know from Stella’s reaction in ep2 is considered embarrassing for a demon of Stolas’ status…)

4) Ozzie then throws Stolas’s mistakes/insecurities quite literally in his face. Not only did his actions destroy his family but the lyrics at this part are about giving it up just to fuck Blitz…aaaand we’ve just established Stolas wants more than just sex so he is probably also afraid this is the only way Blitz sees him too

5) When the song ends he does try to reach out his hand </3 and later makes an attempt to hang out with him “just to talk”

6) And then Blitz drops the truth bomb about how Stolas acts like he just wants sex from him

I’ve said it before but Stolas needed to hear this. Just bc I am sad for him doesn’t mean I disagree with what Blitz said. Stol got hit with a ton of brutal honesty…and I really don’t think he realized that’s how he’s been coming across…

This is just so messy and real and sad and (ironically) human and just ugh my heart. I love that the show doesn’t shy away from complicated relationship dynamics. Really hoping these two can do some soul searching and try to talk it out. It would be really fun to see them try at a legit relationship and I am interested and excited to see where the show picks up from this super sad pt1 ending </3

But in the meantime I’m SO sad 😭 already counting the days to pt2

[just-another-hhazbin]

Okay, not to be serious on main but, can we just talk about Stolas for a second -

This episode straight up starts with an insight into how unhappy is marriage is  all the way back when Octavia was a little kid. (Which is roughly 17 years, not very long for psuedo-immortal beings, but still. We all know how time drags when we’re in a bad situation.) I mean, the title card literally has “sad horny demons” in the “Warnings” section.

The episode opens with Octavia as a little girl and Stolas and Stella asleep in their bed. When Octavia calls for both of them, Stella tells Stolas to go check on her. Which, okay. It’s normal for parents to take turns taking care of their kids. But I think it’s more than that.

When Stolas goes to check on Octavia after her nightmare, she specifically says: “I couldn’t find you anywhere,” not “you and Mom.” Maybe it was just because Stolas was the only one there, but I think it was on purpose that she only specified him.

Then, during his song to her, he hints that he’s disappointed with his life, that “[he] used to think that [he] was bold, [he] used to think that love would be fun” and that “all of his stories have been told, except for one...” where he pauses and looks down at Octavia.

We’ve been pretty certain for a while now that it’s not exactly a happy marriage, but I think this emphasizes that it has never been a happy marriage. Stolas is essentially saying that the only thing he has left is his daughter, that there is no one else he loves and no one else who loves him, and that he’s not as “bold” as he thought. 

Later on, during the argument, it’s Stella screaming and throwing things while Stolas just deflects and tries to calm her down. On one hand, he’s the one who cheated, which is a big no-no and it’s understandable why Stella would be mad. 

But it doesn’t sound like Stella is mad about the cheating, but rather how he cheated and who he cheated with. She’s mad that it happened in her house, understandable, but then says that a motel would have been too plebian and implies that it’s more shameful that Stolas was with an imp, typically lower class demons, than anything else. She isn’t focused on the betrayal, but the “embarassment.”

I think that Stolas probably thought he was in love with Stella at the start of their relationship.  Here’s another owl, possibly Goetian, demon with a star name, like the stars he loves and makes - well, what could be more perfect? But Stella only ever cared about the status and appearances of the relationship, which led to Stolas struggling emotionally and realizing that what he thought was love wasn’t all that after all.  

She also calls him pathetic, and then proceeds to insult his only known hobby besides stars - plants - and starts destroying them, which is a pretty dick move considering they’re pretty much the only things beside stars and Octavia that Stolas seems to care about. Maybe she’s just mad about the cheating, but all in all, it looks like there’s been a longterm problem and arguing long before the actual cheating happened.

He’s stayed in that relationship for 17 years probably solely for appearances and Octavia’s sake, though considering her personality from the start, their marriage has probably been deteriorating over time regardless.  From the semi-canon instagrams, it’s been shown that Stolas really does care about Blitzo, and possibly feels like this is his second chance for an actual relationship if he can get Blitzo to agree and feel the same way about him. Which is definitely going to be a challenge, but.  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Considering his marriage is in flames either way, he probably feels like it’s worth it. 

Overall, though, his main priority stays the same: Octavia.  He doesn’t go look for Blitzo when Moxxie and Millie show up and say he’s dealing with stupidity and fire, he keeps looking for his daughter and sits down and tries to talk with and comfort her.  

And I think the only way for him to break out of his “mild but horny British gentleman/owl” shell is for something to happen to Octavia - we see a hint of it when he fucking turns that one imp to stone when he interrupts and threatens them. But it’s only a hint. Stolas’ breaking point will also possibly be when Blitzo also gains some actual respect for him and is open to a real relationship, but it’ll take a direct threat to Octavia before that point is reached. He lets himself be pushed around and holds a fairly passive role with both Stella and Blitzo, it’s only when it comes to his daughter that he actually takes a firm stance.

There’s also the possible foreshadowing at the start of the episode during Stolas’ song, where he explains that even if he dies, he’ll still be in the sky, and Octavia only needs to look towards those to see him. Most of the song is just him singing about all the ways he could die but still be there for Octavia, which is concerning both in terms of foreshadowing and what his possible mental state could be at the time. But the end message of the song is still the same as what the episode reflects - that even if creation ends, Octavia will be okay, no matter what.

I’ll be interested to see if we actually get there or if the storyline takes a different direction.

[trellanyx]

Dark!Stolas AU

I started to send a prompt to @vizowrites​ after reading the latest installment of her Dark!Stolas AU, then realized I wanted to write it instead. lol This is meant to be a direct sequel to Where You Belong. Thanks for letting me play in the sandbox for a bit bb!

Fic Warnings: This is an AU where Blitzo does not want to have sex with Stolas, and only does so in order to have continued access to the grimoire. Stolas has no qualms about using this leverage to keep Blitzo in line, or ignoring Blitzo’s boundaries. Nothing sexual happens in this fic, but if you don’t like reading fics based off this premise, this isn’t for you. Like the title says, Stolas is not a good person here.

“And you,” Stolas said, his gaze flashing back to Striker with a near break-neck speed, flashing in a surge of barely contained power that still seemed to simmer just beneath the surface. “While I admire that terribly forceful nature of yours, I highly suggest that you remember just to whom you are speaking. And just to whom you owe your continued opportunities that keep your schedules oh so busy. Which reminds me, darling Blitzy….bring the book with you to our next meeting.”

“Blitzy! There you are, darling.”

Regrettably, Blitzo thought. He placed the book on its usual place on the nightstand and shucked off his coat. Stolas loved it when his favorite toy showed such ‘enthusiasm’, not noticing, or perhaps not caring, that Blitzo’s only motivation was to get the night over with as quickly as possible.

He didn’t know which option was worse.

“Look, can we skip the roleplay tonight? My back has been bitching at me all day.”

Stolas giggled. “Ah yes. Isn’t that post-coital ache just delightful? I know my best mornings always happen when I can’t walk straight.”

Blitzo rolled his eyes. In the beginning, he’d respond to comments like that with something along the lines of, “I hear a good ass whooping produces the same result”, but Stolas always interpreted those retorts as encouragement, and Blitzo eventually stopped bothering. He nodded to where Stolas was decadently sprawled along a twilight-violet chaise. “That the spot you’ve decided on?”

“As thrilling as it is to be the center of such undivided attention,” purred Stolas, “I’d actually prefer we take things slower tonight. It feels like ages since we’ve had the chance to simply…talk.” Stolas’s eyes gleamed scarlet, all four of them pinned directly on Blitzo. “Given both of our busy schedules, after all.”

Blitzo stiffened, feeling his stomach shrivel with a sudden chill of terror.

“Stolas--”

“Sit, please,” said the prince, waving a hand at a matching armchair Blitzo knew hadn’t been there a moment ago. “I’m as eager to receive your glorious cock as you are to give it to me, but another need must be satisfied first.”

The words tumbled out of Blitzo so quickly they nearly slurred together. “If this is about what happened at the office, I swear--”

“I said sit.”

Blitzo’s jaw snapped shut with an audible click. He power-walked to the chair, unwilling to risk finding out what Stolas might do if he thought Blitzo was taking too long. But Stolas only giggled again, as if seeing Blitzo so flustered was cute.

“Though since you bring it up, I would like to discuss what happened when I last tried to visit you. I fear there may be some…misunderstanding among your employees about just what our relationship is like, Blitzy.”

“We don’t have a relationship, Stolas,” snapped Blitzo. “We have an arrangement. I fuck you, you don’t fuck over my business. Cut and fucking dry.”

Stolas clucked his tongue. “Blitzy, we are lovers. You could at least try to put in a little romantic effort outside the bedroom.”

Blitzo bared his teeth. “I’m plenty romantic,” he said, in a moment of reckless defiance. “Just not with you.”

Stolas blinked, and Blitzo nearly bit through his own tongue. He did not, however, take back the words. He was engaged now, for fuck’s sake. And the memory of his fiancé almost spitting in the eyes of demon royalty was enough to give Blitzo just enough courage to wipe out his remaining fucks.

You wanna talk, bitch? Fine. Let’s talk.

Stolas tapped a claw against his thigh. “Are you now?” he asked, terribly soft. Blitzo opened his mouth to snarl back, but it hung open when Stolas suddenly beamed and said, “Why Blitzy, that’s wonderful!”

“….It is?”

“Of course!” trilled Stolas. “I’m so happy to hear there are other paramours in your life! Not surprised, of course, my dear little imp. Who could possibly resist such a beautiful and wickedly talented creature like yourself?” He laughed gaily. “I wondered why that fiery little fellow seemed so testy last we met. Jealousy, hm?” Stolas gave a sage little hoot. “I understand, Blitzy. Love makes fools of us all.”

Blitzo couldn’t help but laugh incredulously. “Striker, jealous of you? Listen bitch--”

“Blitzy, darling, it’s alright,” Stolas soothed. “I understand.”

Blitzo raised an unimpressed eyebrow. “Do ya now?

“It’s not the first time I’ve been threatened over our little courtship,” said Stolas, still smiling. “At least he didn’t throw something at me! Poor Seymour,” he sighed. “Two centuries of care, gone in a blink and a crash. Fortunately my reflexes are better than my wife’s aim!”

“…Am I on drugs?” Blitzo wondered. “Is Verosika about to pop out with a horse head or somethin’? ‘Cause I’m not gonna lie, that’d actually be a pretty sweet upgrade for her.”

“Silly imp,” giggled Stolas. “Well! Now that that little bit of unpleasantness has been cleared up, I say we move on to more enjoyable activities. How about some refreshments before we start?”

Blitzo withheld a groan. Feeding each other was one of Stolas’s favorite forms of foreplay. He’d constantly nip at or suck on Blitzo’s fingers, to say nothing of how often he’d pretend to feed Blitzo a strawberry or something before replacing it with his mouth at the last second. But if it got Stolas to stop asking questions about his and Striker’s relationship, Blitzo was up for anything.

“Just no strawberries, okay? Last time they made me break out in hives.”

“Alas, tonight I’m simply thirsty.” Stolas pulled a silver bell from his robe and gave it a dainty ring. Then he winked at Blitzo and added, “Of course, that’s always my mood when you’re on my mind.”

A servant imp appeared almost instantaneously, carrying a tray with two shimmering glasses of wine.

“I really do feel much better now,” said Stolas, taking his glass.

“Good for you,” deadpanned Blitzo as the servant turned his way. “Now can we get on with--”

CRASH!

“FUCK!” Blitzo scrambled backward, tripping over the arm of the chair and falling onto the floor. His claws scratched the tile as he scooted backwards on his ass, away from the servant who was now a solid block of stone. Blitzo’s wineglass was shattered on the ground. Why…why did it look like the exact shade of blood?

Stolas took a long, indulgent sip of his own wine. “Wiggles, this is Blitzy. Blitzy, Wiggles.”

“Stolas, what the fuck?!”

“Wiggles hasn’t been with me as long as Seymour was,” Stolas continued, not needing to raise his voice to talk over Blitzo’s panicked yelling. “I daresay Wiggles isn’t even his name, but that’s neither here nor there.”

The prince unfolded his unnaturally long legs and walked around the statue of Wiggles. “He’s a good servant, as far as imps go. Obedient, polite, deferential…he knows his place in the world and is content with it. Like Seymour was.” Stolas placed a hand on the top of Wiggles’s stone head. “And like Seymour…”

Blitzo realized what was coming a split second too late. “DON’T--!”

Stolas lightly pushed, and Wiggles fell forward. There was a sick crack when the statue hit the ground, and Blitzo watched in horror as Wiggles’s now detached head lay face-first in the puddle of wine. Stolas waved his hand, and the rest of the body crumbled into dust and rubble.

“Gone in a blink and a crash,” finished Stolas.

There was no flirting or good-natured silliness to Stolas now. He stared down at Blitzo with cold disappointment. Blitzo barely dared to breathe, let alone move.

“Let’s not forget what our actual roles are, my precious little imp,” murmured Stolas. “You are exceedingly good at what you can do with your body, and because of that, I allow your little family venture to succeed. Every time you rendezvous with the world above, you pay your way with my magic. Your daughter sleeps under a roof built from my generosity. Your lover fucks you in a bed gifted by my mercy. I could rip everything away from you, Blitzo. Everything you’ve ever touched. I wouldn’t even have to leave this room.”

Stolas knelt down, ignoring the way Blitzo flinched back. “But I don’t do that, darling. Because I love you. You’ve brought excitement and joy back into my world the likes of which I haven’t felt since my daughter was born. Of all my collections and all of my toys, you are my favorite.”

A crimson glow slowly bled into existence until it outlined Stolas’s entire body. Blitzo couldn’t look away from him, and wasn’t entirely sure that Stolas wasn’t making that possible. The air seemed to constrict around him, making his temples pound and his nose bleed.

“What you do with your time is your own business, Blitzo. But when I call on you, full moon or not, I expect you to answer,” whispered Stolas. The use of Blitzo’s full name stung him like a brand. “When I ask for privacy, I expect to not be interrupted. Above all, I expect you to make sure your associates know their place around us – and mind it. Do you understand?”

Blitzo jerked his head in as much of a nod as he could manage.

“They may hiss and spit all they like, but they will stay out of our way. Else I will remove them myself, and I will make you watch. Do you understand?”

Another nod.

“Say it, Blitzy.”

“…I understand,” said Blitzo through gritted teeth. The moment he did, the air returned to normal, leaving Blitzo gasping for air like a drowning man. Stolas finished his wine, and looked out the balcony window behind Blitzo.

“Ah! And there’s the moon. What a beautiful sight – not as lovely as you, of course.” Stolas cupped Blitzo’s cheek, looking at him with a familiar expression of lust. “Come darling,” he purred. “The night is still young, after all.”

[justanothermaniac]

random thots on the demon birbs because i'm post booster shot, have slept through the fever all day and after so many hours of neglect the brainworms are trying to wiggle free.

personally i can't see stolas' and stella's marriage as anything but arranged.

even the way stolas tried to explain himself to via back in loo loo land:

"she's always been -! i haven't been...ha-"

(wanting to say happy)

"we weren't in-"

(love. they've never been in love.)

i know this is just me interpreting what he wanted to say but i do think it makes the most sense.

like, whatever floats your boat but from what we've seen until now, it seems to me that the reason stella resents stolas for cheating isn't the fact that he cheated at all but that he cheated with an IMP. she seems to take pride in their status and duties, as opposed to stolas who's very passionate about his hobbies, like gardening, astronomy, spending time with via and yes, spending time with blitzo. from stella's point of view (which i am forcing on her right now because we don't know for sure) having her husband sleeping with one of the lowest ranking demons in all of hell puts the family, puts her in a horrible light.

granted, we haven't seen much from stella yet but from what we have seen, it doesn't seem like she pursues hobbies much. probably because she doesn't get the chance. stolas seems to be basically dumping all of their royal responsibilities on her and i feel like that's part of why she resents him as much as she does. he's out there having fun and leaving her to keep up the facade of the picture perfect goetia family, while he's seemingly doing everything he can to sabotage that (he's obviously not, he just doesn't think about the consequences his actions have). i love stolas with all of my heart but no matter how you look at it, even aside from cheating he seems like a shitty husband. tho as i said, i don't think he realizes - we've seen how self-aware the ditzy owl boy is. i don't think he's ever wanted to hurt stella. he's just very impulsive and driven by his emotions and doesn't think shit through.

overall i don't think stella was ever too fond of stolas. sure, could be there was some sort of mutual understanding at one point, maybe even a friendship but honestly, i doubt it. and i really look forward to seeing more of stella, she's such an interesting character and i'd love to see her point of view on the whole thing. also her relationship with via cuz right now, it seems like the two of them aren't as close as stolas and via are and if that's the case, that could be another thing for stella to resent stolas for.

also i feel like i need to clarify, i absolutely fucking LOVE stolas but lbr pretty boy fucked up big time lmao he and blitzo got a lot of shit to figure out.

also love via. and stella. want more of themmmm.

EDIT: i realized i haven't even mentioned stella literally hiring a fucking assassin on stolas' ass lmao that's a whole other situation we're all gonna have to deal with