#Sorry ozz XD

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Asmodeus has practically been a shut in for the past few days, having cancelled all his meetings for the next few days and not interacting with many at all, seeming incredibly jumpy and tired, staring off into random directions before insisting it's nothing, something's wrong clearly but he won't say that to anyone, just trying to endure through this nightmare of seeing him wherever he goes.

[unhinged-greed]

The first evening of the Ball went nicely. Mam had to keep randos away from his date, none of them deserved to be anywhere near him this evening, not even tomorrow! After eating, having few drinks, dancing it was time to call it a day. Mammon was feeling tired. Sure he could have just teleport his ass back to his own Ring, but who could say NO to an opportunity to sleep in a guest room. Besides, let the twins have the mansion to themselves for a moment, right?

Mammon was leading the two in their room, seemingly being more excited by this than Ozzie was. Opening the room he let the other go in, like a 'gentleman' he is, stepping in after Oz, locking the door behind him.

"Well- . . . I though' this was not in the sex section of the place" he glared at a one king sized bed before him. That was not gonna make him want to leave tho. Instead he made a quick jump on the bed, reserving the right side for himself!

"My spot, and here's yers my dear Oz" with an eyebrow wiggle Mammon was patting an empty side next to him.

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"Yes you didn't, you pulled unwilling paticiapants into your cruel joke via manipulation and lies. Again Fizzarolli you made it an argument, and I expect you to apologize to him like the others, understood?" You could really tell Ozz was not really in the mood for games, using the Jester's full name and talking seriously, not putting on any of his suave charm currently.

"Yes Im sure, I don't need to worry about them getting sick from the vapors or eating the glitter, but at least you see when to stop, late but what can you do." He was bitter, he was hurt, and he wasn't hiding that fact.

Simply saying "Thank you..." at the last words before laying down and burying his face in the pillows, his tail feathers curling around him and his body still noticeably tense as he tried to relax.

Ozzie sighed in relief admittedly, but he did narrow his eyes slightly at the disagreement, by this point his mane and colors were back to normal, but he still looked very tired.

"Say's the man who weaponized himself AND my feelings for you against all of us. At this point, Blitz is a mutual friend of yours, and since when is being called perverted a weapon to you? And even if he meant it like that, that doesn't excuse the trouble and treatment you put him and his partners through, but me not agreeing with you is nothing new today..." Ozzie breathed tiredly, just exhausted at this point.

"Do it soon, but yes, give them space..." Ozzie replied, seeming a bit out of it and done right now before he rubbed his temples snapping his fingers to open a portal to their bedroom, tossing Fizz over his shoulder rather then carry him like a bride before setting him on the bed.

"We're better, Give me time.. But do wash off, I can say the quieves do not need those fumes around them either, especially after how you caused me to leave them..." Ozzie set down his hat as he spoke before undoing his vest and kicking his boots off, still clearly not okay but at least calm now and not spiraling as he sat down on the bed.

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March 21st, 2019 CTP Archive

The archive for the Comic Tea Party chat that occurred on March 21st, 2019, from 5PM - 7PM PDT.  The chat focused on Asteroid 8082 by Will Quinn.

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RebelVampire

COMIC TEA PARTY- THURSDAY BOOK CLUB START!

Good evening, everyone~! This week’s Thursday Book Club is officially beginning! Today we are discussing Asteroid 8082 by Will Quinn~! (https://asteroid8082.com/)

Remember that Thursday discussions are completely freeform! However, every 30 minutes I will drop in OPTIONAL discussion questions in case you’d like a bit of a prompt. If you miss out on one of these prompts, you can find them pinned for the chat’s duration. Additionally, remember that while constructive criticism is allowed, our focus is fun and respectfully appreciating the comic. All that said, let’s begin!

QUESTION 1. What is your favorite scene in the comic so far and why?

my favorite scene is probably at the beginning when corrina is getting a tour of the colony. i really love the design for the colony and how theres just like this conveyor belt that goes through the whole place. for the life of me i never wouldve thought of a design like that but it works so well in making it feel familiar, foreign, and futuristic

but i also like the door designs you see as they pass by because it still has that mark of needing to be kind of a sterile and effecient environment

but all around i really enjoyed how quickly and simply it built up the world in the background and really kind of drove home how corrina is in an entirely new situation

Knytt

Hmm, that's good to hear. I was worried about the sterility being too much

i mean, I'm used to drawing outdoor environments, so it was a challenge

Oh! I'm Will Quinn, by the way!

...

sorry, I forgot that wasn't clear on Discord.

RebelVampire

thank you for coming~! its nice to see a creator come by.

Knytt

well, I usually lurk around here

...but rarely comment

thank you for having me!

RebelVampire

another scene that i really enjoyed was the one where theyre kind of bantering over the hoverbike and corrina accepts the challenge and is like "nah i can drive." that was the moment where i truly felt that corrina was indeed a kid since she was trying so hard to look cool. but it was also a nice moment of vulnerability too in that way. like showing that you can be as mature as you want, but that doesnt mean peer pressure isnt there

Knytt

Yeah. Corrina really does try to act cool

And before that scene I guess she succeeded

RebelVampire

idk if she succeeded so much as a lot of scenes her uncoolness felt like it came from a different place of insecurity. like not so much peer pressure, but more from being alien to a new place and being insecure in her own adjustment

Knytt

Hmm, that actually reminds me of something.

When my spouse was reading the comic, she saw Corrina as the main character.

But my original idea was that Iris was (my spouse is an immigrant)

So I've always been curious about how people saw that

RebelVampire

i personally saw corrina more as the protagonist myself. not that iris wasnt a main character. but corrina felt more like the main of the main characters. but this is inherent bias that between the two, corrina was introduced first.

Knytt

I see!

Thank you

I should mention that chapter 3 was originally supposed to be the first chapter

RebelVampire

hmm, interesting. that def would have changed things then cause itd have been a lot more even.

but it is pretty even between the two as is. i just connected a bit more with corrina. i think it also has a lot to do that corrina feels like the more grounded character between the two. Iris as been on the asteroid for years upon years so none of the culture stuff feels weird to her or anything. Whereas Corrina is like "yup this is weird." and as an earthling who doesnt live on an asteroid, that is basically how you feel seeing everything. so corrina provides a really needed grounding influence for that reason. its a lot easier to understand how she feels in regards to the world and shes easier to sympathize with from the immediate start cause its kind of a fish out of water intro.

mathtans

Made it here. I rather liked the "no use of ozzes", just as one-off comedy.

Also the conversation near the start of "you live in one building?" "oh no, no... three".

Checking the backlog now. Yeah, the conveyer belt was a neat idea too. There's a lot of interesting science happening behind the scenes that comes out every so often, which is pretty neat.

RebelVampire

QUESTION 2. The comic’s setting is quite futuristic and different from Earth, causing a number of culture clashes for the characters. What ways of life on the asteroid interested you the most? What sorts of details did you notice in general in how the colony was culturally and physically structured? Of the culture clashes that occurred between the characters, which one did you find the most compelling and why? Which culture similarities did you notice remained between Earth and the asteroid colony? Why do you think those cultural elements and traditions stood the test of time? Last but not least, how similar or different do you feel other colonies would be?

hey math~!

i did enjoy that joke as well about the nah we live in three buildings

like that was supposed to be marketably better XD

mathtans

I think I see Corrina as the main, in large part because we see her arrive as the outsider. Outsiders are generally mains in stories, because stuff needs to get explained to them the way it needs to get explained to readers.

Also, she's from Earth, and so are we.

Hi Rebel & creator!

Knytt

Hi!

mathtans

One of the things that I found kind of interesting was the whole planet/asteroid loophole issue. Hadn't thought about how governing would work in that sense.

But there were also subtle details, like the colour of the sky on Earth.

RebelVampire

yeah i was really interested in the politics. especially cause they briefly mentioned a war and like...man. space wars already. thats a pretty heavy thing to admit in passing.

but it was interesting to see that there is some complicated governance stuff going on cause i feel thats reflective of how itd probably be in life

mathtans

I'm not sure I even picked up on the war aspect. It was more the trying to get rights and using ships as bargaining points.

It makes sense but I doubt I'd have thought of something like that.

Knytt

I'm glad someone liked these science/future bits, because I definitely spent a lot of time planning them! (compared to how often they come up, of course.)

And Math, there was a war mentioned briefly

mathtans

Yeah, that's always the lament of worldbuilding, you do all this stuff and then it never really comes up. The short strip about the gravity thing in between parts was a good way to do it though.

Oh, I don't doubt it, just mean it kinda sailed over my head.

Knytt

Actually, Iris's father was closely involved in the war, btw

RebelVampire

thats fair cause when i said it was mentioned in passing, i really mean it was mentioned in passing. but it was bad enough to cause some long lasting political effects for even their asteroid. and considering their asteroid is kind of out there, you can only imagine the effects it had on bigger colonies.

that is an interesting factoid

mathtans

Iris' father does seem the type

Knytt

I made an upcoming short comic where Corrina talks more about it

The war, I mean...

But it'll be in a printed anthology

mathtans

I wonder if the spacers know about trees and plants and stuff.

Though that reminds me of another interesting aspect, that whole idea of "wearing the clothes of another culture". And Iris is like, wear whatever.

RebelVampire

yeah i really liked how thinking of things like "oh that person is japanese" is considered archaic by iris

cause it opens up the question of at what point in someones heritage do they stop being one nationality and become another

and i liked seeing how that question had evolved in regards to space travel in the comic

cause space travel comes with a lot of huge punches in that arena

mathtans

Yeah, it's sort of a planet culture rather than a country culture.

But an asteroid isn't even big enough for a planet culture, so it's more of a mixed bag.

RebelVampire

yeah, but still i think the point stands. in that the comic really makes you think about what constitutes a culture and how a countries culture may no longer matter in the future. it may come to be entirely about each particular communities culture.

speaking of culture, i really liked the bit with corrina and iris arguing about child labor laws. i thought that was such an interesting piece of culture. but also sensible because generally a colony would need everyone pitching in to survive so it makes sense iris would help. not to mention i cant imagine theres much for a kid to do on an asteroid. yet, i also understand corrina's point. so it was just an interesting argument where both sides had some fantastic points even though nothing was solved.

mathtans

Community, that's a good way of putting it. And yeah, nice to have those grey debates where neither side is necessarily right.

Also, the way Iris summed it up later as "she concluded she was smarter than me" (or whatever it was) felt true to the age (whether it really is I dunno, but it felt that way).

Knytt

When I was writing a lot of these scenes, I was worried people would take it the wrong way, politically. I was trying to have sort of "grey" debates like you said, and I'm glad that came through

RebelVampire

yeah i think the comic did a great job of being more thought provoking than anything when it came to these sorts of areas. cause theres a lot to dissect.

like another moment i really enjoyed was how even though the asteroid is seemingly very disconnected from a lot of earth culture, everyone was still super stoked to watch some sports. so it was interesting to see how even when separated, older cultural phenomenons still kind of continue to be present. not to mention theres lots of one culture affecting another, even though its earth culture affecting colony culture in this case.

mathtans

That reminds me, the asteroid was always seemingly having internet troubles, yet the door to the food station room said "free wifi". I found that funny.

Knytt

Oh, that's right!

mathtans

It was also a bit amusing that when they finally got to watching the sports game, there was almost more interest in the field and the spectators.

RebelVampire

tbf wifi and internet are separate entities. you can have wifi without the internet. so not false advertising, just a useless service.

mathtans

Indeed!

I figure they bought the door surplus. One of those items they were paid money to take off someone's hands.

RebelVampire

QUESTION 3. Though filled with lots to say about culture, the story also has a strong focus on character. For what reasons do you feel Corrina and Iris struggled with their relationship initially? Between the two, which one did you identify with more in regards to their feelings? By the end, did you feel the two characters truly overcame their issues with one another? Or, did you feel that there would still be many moments of strife between the two? Equally so, between all three children characters, how do you think their perceptions of each other changed over the course of the story? Finally, which character did you enjoy the most overall and why?

mathtans

I will say that as soon as Corrina confused Iris for a boy, I was shipping them. Or a future them in a few years, at any rate. Gotta get my ships in there.

Though I think wondering if Iris was a "fanboy" was almost the greater faux pas. With the implication of Corrina's popularity in there.

As to which character I enjoyed more... that's tough. It really kind of depends. I think maybe overall I prefer Iris, but she does go a bit too far sometimes - or in the case of giving up on fruitcake, maybe not far enough - and in those cases I'm more for Corrina.

Knytt

Heh, if I ship them too, is that canon?? I definitely identify with Iris more, but I like Corrina better I think

RebelVampire

i think i overall identified more with corrina more just because i felt corrina was trying hard at least to make friends while looking cool. whereas iris was just a grumpy bear of insecurity. so between the two corrina felt more sympathetic. not to say corrina was perfect cause that whole "fanboy" thing made me think "girl turn it down a notch we get it youre very cool"

Knytt

Yea, both of them need to take it down a notch...

RebelVampire

but tbf, i think the reason that they struggled with their relationship is that theyre super similar. cause they both seem to be insecure and have a desperate need to appear cool to each other. but because theyre trying to achieve the same thing, they both come off kind of pompous and butt heads. cause even though they have the same goal, they each handle it super differently. cause corrina is focused on kind of raising herself up to appear cool whereas iris feels like she wants to just not be looked down on.

Knytt

I worked as a teacher before doing this, so I tried to make them seem like the kids I taught

in terms of their insecurities

mathtans

Heh, canon ship is now in. Yeah, Corrina's more sympathetic, but I kind of like how Iris is outspoken at times, like even speaking up about politics and things.

I teach high school, so I kind of know the feeling.

Meanwhile the guy is just basically clueless to all that.

Superjustinbros

Hello!

I hope I'm not too kate~

RebelVampire

hey super~!

yeah i agree, between the two i felt iris was perhaps more worldly and that while she might know all the tech stuff corrina does, shes way more versed in like social and political situations than corrina

Superjustinbros

...Wow I'm amazed at how much progress this comic made in only about almost a year of production.

And it finds a way to work in monochrome as well

mathtans

I'm with the commenter on that one strip by the way, where Joe was saying to Iris "Corinna's the only cute girl out here", I'd have kicked him.

RebelVampire

i really do think the black and white suits the world too. makes it feel more space like.

i was super surprised joe got away with that XD

mathtans

Yeah, that's a good point, what with space being black.

RebelVampire

not that i dont understand where joe is coming from. not that iris isnt cute, but iris is also his bestie so automatically not available or even on the consideration block.

Superjustinbros

“i really do think the black and white suits the world too. makes it feel more space like.”

I second that- makes me wonder what will happen if the main cast ever lands on a regular planet- will the story suddenly shift to color?

mathtans

Oh yeah, I get it, guy be clueless because he grew up around her. I suppose I shouldn't complain, he'd spoil the Iris/Corinna ship.

Knytt

I'm not sure I'd be good at drawing Luna or Mars...

There's a short comic about Corrina on Earth though

(also black and white)

Superjustinbros

oh lol I didn't realize the creators were here, heh.

Knytt

Hiya!

Superjustinbros

Well I think the black and white works regardless

Hiya!

There's a good usage of clever shading to show depth

mathtans

I kinda wonder what it is they study out there. Aside from each other.

Superjustinbros

(also I'm in love with the simple character designs and the bead eyes, they fit the style of the comic)

RebelVampire

yeah i was wondering that too. especially in regards to what corrina did to get labeled a genius and made an intern despite her age.

Knytt

Corrina's main area of study is physics

specifically "gravity manipulation", a relatively new field that Iris's father helped develop

Superjustinbros

Sorry if I'm not focusing on the questions atm, I'm kind of stuck in conversations in other chats.

mathtans

So she understands the gravity of the situation.

Superjustinbros

"gravity", heh.

Knytt

slow claps

RebelVampire

yes, so im sure shell stay grounded in her studies

mathtans

I suppose gravity's lighter on an asteroid, must make things easier to monitor for fluctuations.

RebelVampire

this reminds me that one moment i found really funny was when they were fixing the tower and then the thing they used to fix it was a fraction of the size of the original

Knytt

Yep. That's how technology!

RebelVampire

QUESTION 4. As a slice-of-life, sci-fi, there is a lot to be said about the comic’s approach to life. In what ways did you see our present day lives represented in the comic? Additionally, how did the comic affect how you think about the way we live life right at this moment? Given this comic is also set in the future, what scenarios from the story do you think are the most plausible that we’ll see in real life once we reach that level of space travel? Alternatively, what scenarios do you feel might change due to the length of time it’s going to take for us to get to that future? Overall, what is your ultimate take away from the comic’s message about life, people, or anything related?

yeah. that was a moment i indetified with iris tho. cause it made sense cause that is how technology do, but i was equally confused how it was meant to be replaced at first when they didnt have a giant thing with them

mathtans

That remark reminds me of the fear of heights. It's nice to have little things like that which characters have to overcome, or otherwise delegate.

Superjustinbros

If the future happens I don't want it to be on nothing but meteorites and other extraterrestrial masses of land.

Feels... lonely too in a way

mathtans

I like how they still do stuff we do, like try to watch sports, or bake fruitcakes. Even if they don't necessarily do it often.

(Resulting in ghosts speaking to you, eerie.)

RebelVampire

i enjoyed that fruitcake was still considered mostly awful

except by joe who has nostalgia glasses for it

mathtans

Heh, yeah. Also, Christmas, still a thing.

(Who won the 'war on Christmas' then?)

Knytt

I thought "of course they'll still have Christmas"! We don't sacrifice a goat anymore, do we??

Superjustinbros

lol

Space Christmas: The holiday of the Future

mathtans

Well, in Sweden they kind of do. (Google 'straw goat'.)

Knytt

I've seen those! they're cool

RebelVampire

speaking of xmas i found it kind of humorous that iris kind of assumed joe was just in some sort of cult

Knytt

Oh yeah, the Pilgrims

I imagine any religion would seem a bit cultish to Iris.

RebelVampire

tbf tho there is kind of a fine line between a cult and religion in some respects. so it makes sense for any child to not really necessarily understand the difference.

Knytt

yea

mathtans

As to character bonding, the ship is maybe starting at the end there with the having something to drink together while watching the fruitcake.

RebelVampire

of the scenarios we see, i actually think the lack of attachment to nationality is the most plausible for a real life future for us. cause its hard to be attached to that when the world is spread out.

you mean your corrina iris ship?

mathtans

yis. must have yuri ships.

Superjustinbros

I second that, Rebel.

RebelVampire

https://asteroid8082.com/comic/chapter-2-page-11/

cause personally i thought that ship started there

cause knowing iris' personality she tots thinks that looks cute but wont say so

mathtans

Heh. I'd forgotten about that moment. It was nice too.

Iris probably kept the clothes in case Corrina changed her mind.

RebelVampire

tbf where would the clothes go otherwise?

its a 3 building colony that doesnt sell anything according to iris XD

mathtans

Maybe someone will offload some dept store dummies.

Superjustinbros

oh boy we got ships in this comic? owo

mathtans

We can ship Joe with one of the dummies.

Knytt

Iris think she's cute. pay attention to the phrasing: https://asteroid8082.com/comic/chapter-3-page-7/

mathtans

Finally a cute girl.

Good point there.

Incidentally, I wonder if 8082 has any particular significance.

RebelVampire

look at that ship sail

Knytt

the number 8082? hmm, not a lot

Superjustinbros

space ships

ba da ching

Knytt

I wanted it to be like "there are a lot of other asteroids; it's not important enough to have a name"

RebelVampire

that is the impression i got. that it was just a no name number cause heck there be a lot of colonies and asteroids and stuff

mathtans

I wondered if there was some kind of filing system, like it was system 80 and they were on the 82nd rock or something.

Knytt

There is a system! Asteroid 8082 isn't the 8082nd asteroid.

RebelVampire

the 82nd rock from the sun

Knytt

the 8 at the beginning is the number designation for that charter

so that's right!

There are 8 charters. think I mentioned that... so there are no asteroids in the 9000's

RebelVampire

interesting

https://asteroid8082.com/comic/chapter-4-bonus-2/ off topic but before i forget, i really liked this bonus comic. it was nice to see that there was kind of no reasonable expectation for the kids to fix it. and it more seems like adults being adults and just wanting the kids out of their hair so they can work.

Superjustinbros

Yeah.

mathtans

Ahh, that makes sense.

Yeah, that extra comic was fun, but I think in part because they were keen on the outcome too. Happy ending all around.

(Until they learn of the crash.)

RebelVampire

yeah i was kind of sad we didnt get to see them react to that

the adults

cause i bet that was a scolding about hovercraft safety

Knytt

I thought of making a bonus comic where Joe gets his hat back...

mathtans

Other ship: Joe and his hat.

It was nice that Iris cared about getting it back, when he couldn't seem to vocalize it.

Before the end, also want to mention that some of the science behind the scenes is cool. Like what happened when that hatch opened, I hadn't thought about that stuff.

RebelVampire

yeah i was a little surprised corrina was so cold hearted seeming about it. not that i didnt understand her point, just was surprised. especially considering corrina was the one who was like "lets make fruit cake for joe"

mathtans

Also the initial visual of walking away from the ship itself is interesting, what with wondering about being able to breathe.

I don't think Corrina was cold hearted, it was more, I'm busy trying to fly this thing, let's deal with that another time.

Superjustinbros

Anyways since the CTP is ending soon, I'd like to wish the authors luck on the rest of the comic- it's coming along great so far and the artstyle is amazing and well-drawn.

mathtans

Woohoo for bonus content.

Knytt

Thanks everyone for coming and talking!

mathtans

Thanks for creating!

Knytt

Oh, and if anyone's interested in that prequel story on Earth, it'll be in this kickstarter anthology (we just went live today!) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/386994989/planetside-anthology?ref=cbco55

RebelVampire

COMIC TEA PARTY- THURSDAY BOOK CLUB END!

Sadly, this wraps up this week’s Thursday Book Club chat for now. Thank you so much to everyone for reading and joining us! We want to give a special thank you to Will Quinn, as well, for making Asteroid 8082. If you liked the comic, make sure to support Will Quinn’s efforts however you’re able to~!

Read and Comment: https://asteroid8082.com/

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Will Quinn’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/willquinnart

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🎬  ozzie

There was a soft whish through the air as the sin brushed his feathers to perfection, looking into his vanity backstage as he prepped to go on stage in his club, using his magic to brush his feathers to how he wanted as he sat there in his fluffy robe, eyes slightly baggy as he sighed, tired from a long day of paperwork, a common occurence when he was performing

"On in Five minutes Asmodeus Sir!"

"Understood, I'll be ready" The sin responded dispelling the brushes, happy with how he looked now, getting up and going over to his closet in order to pick something out, pulling out a pair of tights and shiny black skin tight shorts, tossing them onto a chaize lounge he had in here before looking for a top, settling on an alternate of his usual vest and short, this time time black with dark iridescent stripes that looked great in the well lit club, and the undershirt being see through, both buttoned down to show off his chest fluff, magicking all the pieces onto himself and slightly altering his boots and hat to match the shirt. Overall he still felt fancy, but very sexy which was the intent, doing one last look of himself in the mirror, posing a little before snapping his fingers, teleporting onto stage in a whirl of flame, surprising them for a genuine reaction as he leaned, taking a spin on the pole gracefully with a smirking smile

"Good evening everyone! I do hope your all having a ~salacious~ time~!" The sin bellowed, getting a few laughs, woops, and pleased shouts from the many club goers tonight, some who had their mouths or minds full simply replied with thumbs up or a light moan, overall a good reception, earning a chuckle from the sin

"Well wonderful! As always there are drinks available if at all need help 'getting it on' or if your feeling extra frisky, or simply intimate, we don't judge here, there are rooms to rent for the night, suited out for any ~special~ tastes any of you might have when it comes to fun with your special someone or someones~" Asmodeus said suavely, earning a few laughs and bashful giggles from the crowd before the sin breathed in deep, taking in all the lust present around him and ooh was it thriving right now, his mane flaring up in pleased surprise, any tiredness from his usual busy work earler that day just vanishing as the rush of openly lustful and pleased people's energies washed it away, Hells Belles he loved running this place.. But three of the signals he picked up on he recognized.

Taking a glance to one side he saw a table occupied with three people, in fact three of his employees, though off for the night, seats huddled together so they could mack on eachother with hands, mouths and tails easily, didn't seem to be full on fucking yet but they were certainly showing plenty of lustful PDA. The cowboy's arms wrapped around his boyfriends rather lewdly as he was kissed up and down by the shark and bot, he couldn't help but snicker at them enjoying themselves here, happy he gave his employees privellages like this at times.

Either way, he sent a wink their way with a knowing smirk as he began his routine on the pole, feeding on the rampant lust pleasantly, making all his hard work for his ring seem that much more worth it for a night, fuck he loved his ring.

[rapid-as-sass-in-nation-team]

Is actually being in a mood for chaos today so guess he decides to give Ozzie a call. Searching him from his contact list by name "Cocky Dickhead" and makes the call.

"Heeeeeey~ .. What are you wearing?"

( @unhinged-greed ... very late but for the m!a thing)

Ozzie just laid there in his long dark robe before his phone rang from the bed room, he groaned snapping his fingers to cause his phone to teleport to his hand, and his eyes widened at caller id. His contact name for Mammon, "Greedy Pissy Bank" and Ozz's mane immediately flared up and he almost broke his phone before he answered, he was technichally required to answer all calls of his fellow sins, even if he desperately wished that didn't include Mammon...

He answered and put it to his ear, though you could probably hear the roaring flames of his mane on the other end, the spider's voice making him even angrier, espeically in that smug tone.

"A DEAD husband robe. What the hell do you want Mammon? I'm not in the mood..." The sin said, his voice already tense and angry Mammon always made him mad but not to this degree, but Ozz hardly cared right now.

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Striker made a point of glaring at Mammon's face as it twisted in disgust, he was far too used to seeing that expression turned towards his direction, let alone the annoyance Mammon showed, he was already so fucking done with this bastard, eye widening when Mammon shut the doors, making his eyes narrow as he groaned loudly, growling "You do NOT want to mess with me today..."Striker grated out, tightening his claws into fists, itching to reach for his gun and shoot the bastard in the face but restrained himself for the moment at Mammon pulled out his phone.

Ozz was in his office so when his phone rang he actually picked it up and answered immediately, though had the immediate urge to hang up after hearing Mammon's voice, but didn't, rolling his eyes when Mammon requested as such, before raising a brow in confusion "I don't own a poodle... Wait Fizz and-? You called him down without warning. oh so you must mean Striker. Which I feel the need to tell you is certainly not at all pleased with you calling him such things, I wouldn't do that if I were you but when have you ever cared what I thought...?"Ozz said passive aggresively, with frown on his face, Mammon often got him in that mood.

"Yeah and he just locked Fizz in his shitty house so I can't get to him and do my fucking job!"Striker yelled angrilly, it actually coming through, making Ozz perk up before his mane flamed up, good thing his phone was built to withstand heat like that "YOU DID WHAT!? Mammon!!! Let him in, unless you want me to come down there and take up your time all day! Striker is just there to keep Fizz safe, treat Fizz alright and he won't do anything, me on the other hand, well just let him in and then we won't have a problem now will we...?" Ozzie at first yelled in Mammon's ear before growling at him over the phone, for once him and the cowboy being on the exact same page.

"Well good to know you got some sense in that head of yours."Striker said, flicking Fizz in the forehead before they walked out. He couldn't really say he enjoyed the long silence as they walked, but talking to Fizz had been nothing but frustrating today so he didn't mind it too much, he looked at Fizz when he opened the gate and started talking, he was gonna tell Fizz off cause Fizz had no right to tell him what to do, but then Mammon showed up all of a sudden and picked Fizz up, Striker instinctually almost reached for his pistol before he realized Mammon wasn't hurting Fizz, just hugging him and spinning, he seemed harmless right now, maybe Fizz calling him eccentric was right, perhaps this wouldn't be so ba-

And that thought vanished into thin air the moment Mammon noticed him and called him a cxxt, eyes widening in offense, and he was gonna retort back before Fizz explained his purpose here, though Mammons scoff didn't make the feeling Striker had that this was gonna be thoroughly unpleasant.

After Fizz left and he was left alone with the sin, Striker put his hands on his hips confidently as stared Mammon down even as he talked down to him dissmissively, chucking a bit despite that as he looking Mammon straight in the eye. He had half a mind to shoot it out here and now but he'll settle for this.

"Okay let's get one thing straight. My task is to keep Fizz safe, and not to let him out of my sight within reason, for the day till Ozz dismisses me, not You. Your not my boss, but if you want to go to the trouble of calling him and getting him to do so be my guest. Otherwise, I'll just be keeping an eye on Fizz and making sure he comes back relatively unscathed as per my orders. You can have your little rehearsal, just don't rough him up and I won't have to say anything more about this encounter other then your name and a vague description. Whatever skeletons you got in your closet are safe as long as you don't go out of your way to impede mine. We got an understanding Sin~?"Striker retorted confidently, refusing to be intimidated by Mammon in the slightest, but he did mean it, if Mammon didn't interfere with his objective, then he wouldn't interfere with the spiders, and he was making that damn clear. He could certainly be more aggressive but he was holding back for now.

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m!a: Delusional, for Asmodeus!

Oz starts randomly seeing Mammon everywhere he goes for the next two days.

Enjoy your jump scares my king.

//m!a oh my fucking god that's awful! I love it XD Espeically with my Ozz it's fucking terrifying for him so let's get into it, just gonna do a short thing then I'll post something in the morning as like a status for him XP Asmodeus was not having a good night, he was woken up in the middle of the night by one of his employees due to some urgent paper work that came in last minute,, The clock having struck midnight not long ago as he worked away at it as a rainstorm poured outside, dressed in a dark magenta robe and a deep blue gown underneath, resting his head on his hand as he wrote what he needed too, before an odd glow entered his perphiral vision, oddly a simalir shade to what his mouth and eyes emanated, eyes looking up from his paper and his heart nearly stopped at the grin only a few centimeters from his face.

Looming over him was the grinning sin of greed, his green teeth contorted into a grin that seemed almost impossible with a bone structure of any sort, pulled into a uncomfortable looking crescent shape, ever dressed in his green and yellow Jester attire, just silently grinning down at Asmodeus with his four claws pressed down on Lust's desk that made getting up and trying to move past him a seem like a bad idea, the blood draining from Asmodeus's face along with any sentence he could give, stammering in shock before lightning flashed outside, and just like that Mammon was gone without a trace

"M-Mammon!..." Asmodeus yelled out getting out of his chair, eyes darting around before landing on his balcony, seeing the familar three pointed sillouette making He said before rushing over to throw the doors open, but with another flash the figure vanished, making him growl "Wh-What are you doing here!? You can't be here! I made sure you couldn't!" The sin yelled clutching his suddenly aching head, before throwing his hands up sending a blast of fire out, revealing the barrier encompassing the entire skyscraper penthouse, invigorating even more so, likely to the poing it'd hurt bad if anyone activated it, though only one could agitate it, even if it's effectiveness seemed to questionable right now....

but he just huffed with a swish of his robe before he went back inside, rushing out of the room, nearly knocking over an Succubus walking down the hall, letting out a yelp drawing Ozz's attention to her "A-Asmodeus! What's got you in such a rush boss?"She asked, noticing the fear and panick on his face "Mammon."

"What?!"

"Mammon! Did you see him? He was just here! He snuck into my office and was just grinning at me then he just vanished! Where'd he go?!" He asked desperately, deeply flustering the poor Succubi "Uh.. no sir, I haven't seen anyone but you tonight, I'm sorry..." She said bashfully, before he sighed "It's fine Venus. Just... nevermind. Go... Go home, I'll handle what I need to but don't stay on my part... I must just be tired" He said, massaging his temples before walking on, leaving a very confused woman in his wake "Okay...?"

After that he went to check on Fizz, still asleep and safe luckily, but just in case he put an extra secure ward on him to keep him that way, but Asmodeus couldn't bare to try to sleep, swearing he could hear his laughter along with all the glmpses of green and lime his peripheral was giving him. The slightest strange brush of his gown against his body or sensation against his tail feathers making him jump, pacing around before making his way to one of the lounges, lighting the fire with a snap of his fingers, summoning some cushions to lay on in front of the fire. His fire, something he had control of when he did not feel safe for the first time in centuries, eyes apprehensive about closing for fear of seeing that grin again. Just seeing in front of that fire alone, almost desperate to make it stay that way while wanting the opposite as well.

He couldn't bother his employees, with this, and especially not FIzz, he was just tired he told himself, and he jsut wished he passed out into a dreamless sleep soon, curling into a ball slightly as his heart beat wildly...

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A Couple of Announcements!

Hey, sorry everyone, I've had a wreck of a week before today, so motivation was lacking, I've been slow in case you haven't noticed, but trying to get to more things now that I'm feeling better, if you wanna start another rp over on discord with me those are a lot easier to me not gonna lie, but still trying to do stuff here, so I'll get to stuff again.

First formal announcement has to do with a thread I started today, mentioning that my Striker works for my Asmodeus, essentially after Oops, Ozzie tracked down Striker to the apartment he shares with Robo and Chaz, and essentially said he'd sponsor his buisness if he swore never to hurt Fizz again, very intensely, Striker reluctantly agreed mainly due to Robo saying he should, so that's why there on decent terms, even if theres still tension for sure, plus Ozz also gives Chaz a job as the club bar tender at Ozzie's which also came up in one thread actually. Sorry just wanted to get that stated as to why my other muses are pretty much working for Ozz now, wanted to do a fic about it but writer's block XP

Second announcement, I finally watched Hazbin Hotel! Took me long enough XP And I actually want to play some of the characters, mainly, Sir Pentious, Vox, and Zestial, so I'm probably gonna be making a side blog for that, since I want to orgagnize my stuff, Helluva muses here, Hazbin muses over there when I make it, just mine though not saying I'm not for crossover rps. Give me suggestions on a name if you could, I have no idea... XD Anyway, those are the updates! See yall later! And feel free to reply to ask me stuff if you want.

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Ozzie happily chuckled, turning around gracefully as Jack walked up to him, smirking a little at what Jack said before taking the canine's hand in his much larger one as his tail feathers swayed behind him.

"Well, the bedroom is often the most comfortable, but if you've got any accomadations you like to ~'touchdown'~ with, I can assure you this penthouse has it Mr Kibou~"Asmodeus said seductively, saying touchdown as he wiggled his brows with a smug look on his face. Putting his other hand around the one Jack offered to him, so it was wrapped in both the sins hands.

Asmodeus smriked at seeing Jack's tail wagging behind him, the dog seemed cuter every second after every word he spoke, easy flusters were always fun to talk to the sin "Well good to know my compliments are welcome, I'd hate to make you uncomfortable~"Ozzie stated before chuckling a bit at Jack fumbling over his words and cursing himself.

"Take your time, I'm not one to rush things like this Mr Kibou, take all the time you need~"Ozz said, tapping Jack right between the horns before the elevator's door opened, Asmodeus walking out, smirking at the dog with his hips swaying as he walked.

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Ozzie's eyes widened a bit in concern when 'Fizz' glared at him. Fizz barely ever seriously glared at him, the sin backing up a bit and moving his tail feathers away, he didn't want to make him uncomfortable after all, Fizz usually didn't mind him getting close...

He did notice how his gaze kept shifting, cocking his head in confusion, not really understanding why he was getting this flustered, and even less when he yelled after covering himself with a blanket.

"I mean, yes...? We're dating and we're intimate with our thoughts as well, what reason would you have to keep it from me? Your allowed to but..." Ozzie asked genuinely confused at the question, did the dream have him this out of sorts...? He did chuckle though at what he said next "I-I mean I would know if it was one, hence the name but-"The sin actually blushes a bit when 'Fizz' steps closer to him, raising a sly brow at the eyebrow wiggle

"W-Well, I suppose why not? Not too busy today, so I can give you some intimate attention if you'd like that still~" Asmodeus said leaning back inl one hand reaching around and coiling the Jester's tail around his finger as he smirked. Maybe 'Fizz' just needed to act out some horniness and then he'd act more like himself, Ozz figured and he was more then happy to oblige for his boyfriend's sake.

Ozzie rose a brow at the first words 'Fizz' spoke, not in a manner Fizz usually spoke especially in the morning at least, lightly chuckling when he sees 'Fizz's' eyes wander making him blush, usually Fizz wasn't at all flustered seeing him naked, but he supposed it was cute at the idea of him still making him blush even after all these years

"Are you sure, You've never dragged all the blankets off the bed before, just saying." The sin noted, giving a questioning glance at the obviously forced smile, and even more so when 'Fizz' backed away from him, sighing exasperatedly and ignoring the admiteddly odd phrasing 'Fizz' used

"Oh please that hasn't stopped you before, what's going on, you can tell me, it's not like you are going to upset me with what your dream was about, "Ozzie said leaning down and a bit over 'Fizz' as he used his tail feathers to keep him backing any further way, before noting the hint of arousal he felt from the Jester, making him chuckle,

"If you almost had a wet dream you could have just told me, of all people who am I to judge Fizz?" Asmodeus said with a sweet smile gesturing to himself and chuckling, eyeing the clown lovingly and with just a hint of smugness

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Asmodeus just lets out an exasperated groan at that "That may not be why there doing it but we both know Greed can make people be just as disgusting and illegal. Or is practical slavery not a crime down there, I wouldn't be surprised bu-" Asmodeus began before going silent at that name, beak tightening before fire flared off his mane,

Before swiftly delivering a hard punch to Mammon's face, if he wasn't also a sin it'd certainly shatter that grin and all his teeth but it at least would give the clown a very bad toothache "Now that was disgusting..." Ozzie grated out angrily before rubbing his fist professionally, righting his composure

"Hear this Mammon, I'd sooner make it alllll week long, all day and night then repress it, so don't test me, or else you won't be able to go two blocks without hearing someone getting it on, and keep your mouth shut, or I may actually break some of your teeth, may serve you right needing to regrow them for a while, least it'd spare us all from seeing your overdone grin plastered on everything~" Asmodeus said smugly smirking, hands behind his back as he stood tall

@rapid-as-sass-in-nation-team said; "Says the proud SIN of greed~ Use the day how you please if the usual is not to your taste. Not sure you could be even more greedy for one day but im sure you can manage if you want~" [Ozzie]

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"Psh! Well ya know it's no' how I spend the day now is it. Can't go anywhere without people being fucking sad and horny and it's disgusting! Fucking hate this day of the week because of tha' bullshit"

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Ozzie sighed in relief admittedly, but he did narrow his eyes slightly at the disagreement, by this point his mane and colors were back to normal, but he still looked very tired.

"Say's the man who weaponized himself AND my feelings for you against all of us. At this point, Blitz is a mutual friend of yours, and since when is being called perverted a weapon to you? And even if he meant it like that, that doesn't excuse the trouble and treatment you put him and his partners through, but me not agreeing with you is nothing new today..." Ozzie breathed tiredly, just exhausted at this point.

"Do it soon, but yes, give them space..." Ozzie replied, seeming a bit out of it and done right now before he rubbed his temples snapping his fingers to open a portal to their bedroom, tossing Fizz over his shoulder rather then carry him like a bride before setting him on the bed.

"We're better, Give me time.. But do wash off, I can say the quieves do not need those fumes around them either, especially after how you caused me to leave them..." Ozzie set down his hat as he spoke before undoing his vest and kicking his boots off, still clearly not okay but at least calm now and not spiraling as he sat down on the bed.

"A joke that you turned into a betrayal to all of us Fizz!" Ozzie yelled out, voice cracking eyes wet with hot tears, looking away bitterly before put his head in his hands and the room chilled, frost growing from where he sat slowly as his mane fell.

He sobbed as Fizz stepped closer "I... I don't know! They shouldn't have had to deal with me like that! Or any of this! What kind of boss, or even buisness partner has someone do that..?" Ozzie questioned before Fizz touched his hands, making him look at Jester in slight surprise.

He took a bit to respond, grasping Fizz's hands firmly, knowing he wouldn't hurt him by doing so "I... Yes... I do need a break I think, some way to relax... But..." The sin sighed, head falling, the skulls in his mane looking incredibly sullen and depressed to match him.

"Promise, you won't do this again. Use me like this. I can't take it. And apologize, earnestly to them, they don't need your sarcasm if you want to fix all this, even if I will probably give them a break..." Asmodeus requested sadly, caressing Fizz's face gently with a frown.

"Please...If not for them, for me, and Robo... He tried to cover for you till near the end but he stopped me from hurting anyone..." The sin noted, the cold calming down but still somewhat oppressive

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Ozz just kept quiet, not really wanting to speak much more here, he already felt awkward enough breaking down to the point he did in front of his employees.

Chaz sighed a bit "It wasn't... really the facts that were the problem..." The shark stated awkwardly, aside from Ozz Chaz seemed the most frazzled and hurt at what Fizz did rather then the anger and bitterness Striker and Robo presented

Speaking of Robo, the shiver he got through his brother's spine was just what he wanted, just meeting the uncomfortable face with a smirk "A-Ah well you earned it, only got you-yourself to blame. You kn-know that deep down." Robo said with a shrug walking past Fizz to stand beside his boyfriends.

The aggressive sound of rattling filled the air as Striker growled, claws tensing around his arms as he glared, unlike the humor or forgiveness his boyfriends were showing, he had no intention of pulling his punches. "Your an ignorant bitch. But you don't care do you? Anything that makes a joke is worth it? Even if it's in bad taste or hurts. Fuck you, and I don't mean Princeton you bitch. People have their own issues and your too insensitive to even think about any of them. Your pathetic..." Striker said bitterly, tail whipping about

"By the way, If actual official tying isn't enough, ask Blitz about a bite mark on his shoulder, you'll see I can compete just fine, might also explain why he's walking so funny~" Striker said with a smug grin, with a suggestive glint in his eye. Though that quickly vanished when Fizz pulled out the bombs getting defensive but to everyone's surprise it wasn't the cowboy's voice that boomed next

"THAT IS ENOUGH FIZZ!!!" Asmodeus yelled standing up and stomping his heeled boot down hard enough to crack the ground and shake it a little, mane in flames as he looked enraged, all down at the Jester.

"Noone does! We are sick! We are tired and DONE with your pranks for fucks sake! Can't you just stop for two seconds?! Why did you even apologize if you ju-just wanted to mess with us again!? What was the point aside from making us think that maybe you cared that you hurt us, THAT YOU HURT ME!?! This- NONE OF THIS HAS BEEN FUNNY! DO YOU EVEN CARE?! DO YOU?! CAUSE ALL I"VE SEEN TODAY IS YOU THROWING AWAY CARE FOR OTHERS FOR THE SAKE OF YOUR FUCKING JOKES!? SO PLEASE JUST STOP!!! Pl-PLEASE?!..." Asmodeus yelled, pain entwined with the anger in his voice flaming tears dropping to the ground like sparks, clutching his head at the end as his flames dissipated slightly, breathing in heavy, almost sobbing pants in front of his boyfriend, and all because of him too.

Before Fizz could process that fully, a sharp whipping sound sliced through the air, a rope whipping the glitterbomb's out of FIzz's hands and making them drop to the ground, going off absolutely covering Fizz in multicolored glitter and smoke that made him cough, leaving him the only causality of his own gear as a familiar growl and rattle sounded, "Now who's easy to distract Jester...?" Striker sneered putting his lasso back on his hip, a deeply satisfied grin flashing on his face for a second before it fell to a sneer again.

"We're leaving, he's all yours Ozz, I'm done. Come on darlins, we don't got to take this..." Striker growled, turning on his heel, gesturing for Chaz and Robo to follow him. Chaz doing so, just sparing the couple an awkward, sympathetic glance before hunching over as he twiddled with his thumbs, following Striker. Robo on the other hand gave FIzz one last firm look, that was both angry and hurt, before with a glitchy disappointed sigh he shook his head and followed his partners. Leaving Fizz and Ozz alone. The Jester covered in his own glitter and the sin still somewhat in tears as he looked down at his boyfriend.

"So..." Ozz began, wiping the tears out of his eyes with a sniffle, one hand on his hips "You happy?" He asked with an unreadable expression, sad, disappointed, angry and so much more, but also none at once almost at the same time. Silence only filled by the city noise of Greed as he patiently waited for Fizz's answer, face still moist with tears.

Robo just dragged FIzz to find the others, not really in the mood to pull his punches with what he said or did with his brother, he was pretty pissed as well.

But when they found them and Fizz walked up, the resunding clang as Robo facepalmed sharply at Fizz just having to sass at Striker filled the air, followed by Striker's chuckles before he sneered slightly.

"Really Clown? You sure seemed to fall for the joke of an idea this shit was okay, and wouldn't hurt the one person who takes your shit without complaint, makes you a fool in my eyes. To put it concisely, your a dick. And not funny in the slightest, most of all today..." Striker said, hissing the title out, leaning on the railing as he gestured to the sin beside him, his mane actually flaring up at that

"Not now Striker... No reason to make this worse..." Ozzie sighed, still not even looking at Fizz, putting his arms over his knees and curling in on himself a bit, Striker just rolling his eyes with a growl, crossing his arms before Fizz actually started apologizing, Ozz looking up slightly when Fizz called his name, but his face still looked utterly depressed and he seemed more focused looking around Fizz then meeting his eyes. Adjusting uncomfortably at what he said.

"I... Love you too... b-but that doesn't change that you did it. That you did... nevermind , we'll just talk about this at home..."Ozzie spoke lowly, looking away with a frown on his face, not sure what else to say to Fizz right now especially in front of his employees.

Chaz perked up when Fizz referred to him, awkwardly chuckling "I mean I've had worse scares in my life, besides I have botched jokes before just don't do it again please..." Chaz said more just to show he understood, not forgave or was ready to forget cause it was really bad scare that was almost triggering but still he didn't want to be angry.

Robo on the other hand openly glared at his brother as he turned to him, tendril like arms crossed, rolling his optics before he smiled, walking up to Fizz and pulling him into a hug oddly enough, before he started glitchily whispered into his ear.

"Well your lucky I told Oz-Ozz before he went in there... I may Love you Bro, but even I see this 'pr-prank' has Mammon wri-written aallll-allllllll over it... So stop taking his shitty prank tips, or else I might need to do something if you keep wrapping me and my bo-boyfriends in em too..." Robo drawled out threatningly before breaking up the hug, a normal smile on his face now as if he hadn't stricken the practical fear of god into his brother, but least he was the only one smiling now, that was something.

And then there was Striker, who glared as well but then huffed at the apology as he rolled his eyes "Yeah don't be surprised if we suddenly go off the grid to avoid this shit next year and least I knew what I was doing, instead of scraping together a plan to make this disaster. Clear your search history Clown, you may be giving Blitz a run for his money with that perverted shit. Striker responded, it wasn't forgiveness, not even close but he didn't seem likely to snap Fizz's neck soon... probably. His tail still looked ready to slap him. Silence hung in the air for a bit before Chaz spoke up.

"Sooooo~ Now what?"

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While some would find Fizz's arms getting all tangled and stuck humorous, none of them really did at the moment, Ozz's frown deepening in sympathy but he looked down at his feet, not having the energy to walk up to where Mammon was right now even if it was to help his boyfriend with something like that least he wasn't hurt and that one lady was helping him.

Mammon was always met with one or two glares upon glancing back at the entrance, exclusively from Striker and Robo as Chaz was still unsure what to do aside from stand with his partners, and Ozz was too busy trying to calm down, one glance Striker lifting his hand to flip the sin off only for Robo to stop him "He fuckin deserves it and you know it.. That and a bullet in the gut" Striker growled in a frustrated tone "He's wors-worse when you make him mad, but he do-does deserve it your right, let's sneak in and put holy water in his s-shower later, but now just deal strikey boi..~" Robo cautioned grating it out through his teeth earning a huff from the cowboy, worming his hand from Striker's wrist to hold his hand firmly, as the urge for both to do something to the greenclad sin was strong so they just squeezed eachother's hands, Robo reaching over and grabbing one of Chaz's as well. So they were at least together in witnessing this shitshow.

A noticeable spark shot out of Robo as he rolled his eyes at Mammon strongarming Fizz on stage with him, Striker groaning, not liking either of their peformance styles personally. Trying to not really focus on it all but it was hard with Mammon seeming to want to be heard "And yet your only here cause your pis-pissed OG made this free, hypocrisy at i-it's finest!" Robo joked to just his boyfriends try to lighten the mood, earning a few chuckles despite the atmosphere, understand the reference or not it was still bullshit to them all.

To be honest all the noise was a little much for them, even Ozzie noticing through his music, but the main thing they noticed, was how Fizz actually seemed to begin enjoying playing with Mammon, the trio's faces twisting in confusion and plenty of frustration in Robo and Striker's case, and though Ozzie tried to hide it, a slight tremble to his form started

After the two songs were promptly ruined for the group of four, Striker forced himself to not explode in anger at them handing so much cash to the LAST person who would ever need it. Though they could at least agree with the sin on one thing, Fizz needed some fucking miracle luck after this stunt. Striker instinctively putting himself between Mammon and his boyfriends when he got closer, only for him to go to Ozz, the sin of lust, looking up slowly, with an almost unreadable expression, but it was clear he was tired and hurt, just giving a 'what do you want' face before Mamm vanished into green smoke along with his putrid grin, all four coughing a bit as the smoke envelloped them before Robo reached over and swung the warehouse door open, then rapidly spinning his arms around to blow the smoke out of the room, so they could stop coughing on the stuff "Even ex-exiting he's awful.." Robo groaned as Marina walked up.

Chaz gave a very uncomfortable chuckle at the question "Heheh... Yeah no we're not. That was so fucking awkward and I don't even know Mammon or Fizz too well, I'm probably best off but my bois are well..."

"I wanna punch both of them. Hard." Both Striker and Robo said in unison before looking at eachother in surprise, Chaz just shrugging awkwardly in response

"I mean... I can't blame them. But yeah that sounds good, But Ozz's boyfriend, his choice. Um Big O? What do you think?" Chaz asked looking over to Ozzie, who took a bit to respond, lightly shaking, having trouble holding his phone still as the twitching grew intense enough the others noticed, "O-Ozz? Something wrong" Striker called, confused before they heard a shakey exhale from the sin

"I- feel like everything is wrong... I'm sorry, but, I don't think i can be around anyone right now. You three can leave, y-you shouldn't have to deal with this..." Asmodeus said, voice cracking as he spoke before quiet sniffles turned into sobs before without a word the transformed into a pink and blue ball of fire, letting his phone and the headphones clatter to the ground as he rushed towards a high up window and smashed through it, startling some of Fizz's workers for sure, the group looking on wide eyed before Robo glitchilly chuckled awkwardly "U-Um ya-yall think he just ne-need some tim-" He began scratching his neck before a loud anguished enraged scream boomed through the warehouse, a blinding blue and pink radiance beaming through the windows for a bit as all went quiet, Everyone too stunned to speak for a few seconds.

Robo was the first to get over the shock, sparking a bit in panic "C-Crap! Okay boys g-go find Ozz and t-try to cal-calm him down before he burns Greed to the ground! I got OG!" Robo said looking to his partners, Striker nodding before grabbing Chaz's arm and pulling him along as they rushed out of the warehouse, Robo leaping into the air and yelling "OG!!!" Landing in front of his big brother before nearly tackling him to a wall, the bot's claws digging into the stone as he loomed over the clown a bit

"I MAY BE NEWER TO THIS DATING THING THAN YOU!!! BUT WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING, LURING HIM BY TUGGING ON HIS HEARTSTRINGS FOR YO-YOU!!! AND MAKING HIS EX WHATEVER THE GUEST OF HONOR!!! ALL FOR A BL-BLOODY APRIL FOOLS PRA-PRANK!?!?!?!? ARE YOU CRAZY?!? YOU BETTER FIX THIS RIGHT NOW OR ELSE SLEEPING ON THE COUCH IS THE LEAST OF YOUR WORRIES CAUSE YOU JUST MADE A DEADLY SIN FEEL BETRAYED AND HEARTBROKEN!!!!" Robo almost shrieked, glitching and sparking intensely, clearly pissed right now as his back tendrils unfurled threateningly, looming over Fizz like an eldritch horror with a grin.

Meanwhile Striker and Chaz followed the few flames to an opening between several other warehouse buildings, the ground in the center scorched Black with a few blue embers remaining in the area, the sin himself having his head in his hands while sitting a top a stairway into one of the buildings, lightly shaking, the two slowing down before walking up stairs on the side to get behind him, Ozz noticing their footsteps and looking up, taking his head out of his hands, his face disheveled and making it clear he was crying, not even able to muster a smile at their sympathetic faces. Before Chaz slowly walked up and wrapped his arms around his neck in the closest thing he could manage to a hug, Ozz stiffening before relaxing, burying his face in the shark's leather clad shoulder cause he desperately needed this as he sobbed, Striker walking to his other side and placing a claw on his shoulder, not sure what else to do to try to help, both not sure if they were at all, or when they started caring so much but they stayed with the sobbing sin regardless.

Chaz happily smiled as he hugged his boyfriends, giving them each a kiss on the cheek, smiling widely, watching the whole thing go down on stage before the chanting started, the shark wincing, knowing how Robo and Striker felt about him, shrinking a bit at what Marina said, fearing his boyfriends would get along with his friend for a whole minute before hating her but no, they looked a bit peeved but they were kosher and listened as they crossed their arms, Striker's eyes widening when she pointed at him, eye twitching at the statement, before baring his teeth with a growl before turning to the stage and at Fizz with red in his eyes. "St-Striker no. Striker no!"

"You fucking... ERRGH! Should've known that bitch was just doing it for another trick! I'll have some words and more to give him... But I'll let Ozz settle his beef..." Striker started ferally yelling before Chaz picked him up in his arms tightly, lifting him off the ground so Striker couldn't run to go give Fizz a beating of his life in front of everyone, the cowboy's legs kicking as he clawed at the air before he calmed down, he and his partners barely ever got days off that happened at the same time, so he was happy to get this one, and to find out it was just Fizz wanting to trick them, it felt like a betrayal and lord he was pissed.

Chaz set the calmed down Cowboy down with a huff as Robo turned to Marina "W-We don't mean to judge Miss! Thing is I don't th-think you understand how... bad an impression Mammon can leave when your relationship is more... pers-personal..." Robo said, clutching the top of one of his arms, one Mammon had ripped off time and again, sighing before putting on a smile for Chaz's friend "Enjoy the show, just understand we have our reasons for di-discomfort around anything with hi-his face on it, still to e-each their own." The clown stated with a pleasant smile, or at least trying to before going back to watching this disaster with a confused and wary expression.

Chaz was hugging Striker from behind before Marina walked up with her phone "Yeah Sure! I would have contacted you before but- ya know, so happy to catch up!" Chaz said taking the phone and putting his number in before handing it back to her.

Luckily when Ozz put the headphones on the sounds around him were muddled, so Ozzie didn't hear him make the most obvious bait for the profit obcessed spider, but that didn't stop the chill that ran down his spine at what he sensed, he knew Mammon's aura anywhere...

The door burst open beside him and he tried to look away, but couldn't help but keep his eye on FIzz out of his instinct to keep him him safe, even if that meant keeping Mammon in his peripheral, responding with a scowl when Mammon looked his way before looking away, it was hard to describe just how uncomfortable he was now...

Not much better could be said for his employees, Striker and Robo just looking unimpressed and annoyed, Chaz looking uncomfortable for several reasons, it wasn't everyday you met your king your boyfriends both loathed...

The trio winced a bit when Mammon pulled the pretzel trick on FIzz Robo sighing "I-I could have told hi-him that would happen ya know, I kn-now that one way too well..."Robo groaned, massaging his head fruitlessly, both Striker and him rolling his eyes when Marina left "Yeah... I doubt that, doubly so for him... Satan himself couldn't make a bigger dumpster fire then this..."Striker said tiredly with his arms crossed, glancing over to Ozz, who seemed to be trying everything to calm himself, breathing deeply, turning his music up to blare out what was making him stressed, and his tail feathers swiping uncomfortably, he was not doing well for anyone who cared to pay attention and for once that didn't include the sin's own boyfriend...

"Well at least noones died yet, that's good right...? Heheh..." Chaz said trying to lighten the mood before Striker turned to him with a deadpan expression

"Wait. Something will"