#he probably got real good at compartmentalization and holding back his impending breakdowns until he was guaranteed to be alone for a while | Explore Tumblr posts and blogs

angstandhappiness · 16 days ago

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Lately more people have been talking about Stolas' poker face but whatever you do, don't think about him putting on that poker face in front of little Octavia after being abused by Stella! Don't imagine how many times he's had to lie to her face about it, trying to be strong for her!!

#stolas goetia #octavia goetia #meta #oh don't worry about your dear old dad Octavia he's just so clumsy #Stella tried to backhand him and threw heavy pottery at him so we know there was at least some physical abuse happening #but luckily for him feathers cover up bruises better than makeup ever could #he probably got real good at compartmentalization and holding back his impending breakdowns until he was guaranteed to be alone for a while #he learned how to hide his emotions as a child but he probably got it down to an art for Octavia's sake #look at how fast he flips in s1e2 after Stella storms out and he switches gears to interact with Octavia #he takes like two seconds to look exhausted and miserable and then turns to her with a big smile and peppy attitude #I bet he tries to just focus on how much he loves her and pushes everything else down in the meantime #and makes excuses for all the things he can't hide #helluva boss #addition +

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