#helluva boss octavia goetia

[werosmyss]

doing my daily rewatch of Sinsmas and I was thinking about the fight with Andrealphus. I assume I.M.P went with Via, as in, they all arrived at the palace together (whether that be by van or portal is up for debate) but then why was she not involved in the fight?

Probably obvious but I just realized that Blitzø told her to stay out of the fight so she wouldn't get hurt (see: 2x02 where Stolas says he hasn't taught her strong spells[sic] yet). As far as Blitzø is aware, A) Via would be a liability in a fight and B) If she got hurt it would completely destroy Stolas' tenuous mental state

So he tells her to hang back, that they'll handle this, and she does (and probably sees the kiss? which gets her riled up again) and when she realized that they're backed into a corner she summons all her strength to drive Andrealphus back.

I don't know, like I said this is probably obvious but it only occurred to me on my 3rd rewatch so yeah. Another little feather to add to the slowly growing pile of incredibly obvious signs that Blitzø cares for Via (despite barely knowing her (on screen)) which right now is my copium.

[blueberry-matty]

hopefully y'all can hear my heart breaking from your side of the world!

[666news-and-horoscopes]

One of Octavia's intrusive thoughts.

[miki-13]

Tulip and Octavia both have divorced parents that interfere with their lives and plans. Both run away from home and have “adventures” that change how they perceive said parent. And both deal with a parent who makes a promise to them only to go back on that promise due to said divorce.

Life is fine. Life is great. Tulip and Octavia both have happy home lives with their family. And the divorce/cheating happens seemingly out of nowhere, but that’s because of how rose-tinted Tulip and Octavia’s memories are of their homelife.

It’s when Tulip goes back to her memories and really looks at them that she sees the cracks and imperfections, and learns the accept the situation with more nuance and maturity. And when Octavia goes back to remember, she’ll see the cracks too.

(Imagining a song “Why couldn’t You/We be happy?” where at first she sings about her confusion at her dad suddenly cheating on her mom, and then starts to look closer at the imperfections and starts to sing “Why couldn’t We be happy?”)

(Gee, I dunno [looks at Stella])

(“Was that always there? Did I just not see? Was I really that blind to the cracks and chips in front of me? We were held together by threads, breaking one by one. Now it’s all slipping away, and I’m all alone.”

“Star light, star bright, give me strength, grant me sight.”)

Sinmas and the Future

In Sinmas, I am certain Octavia is going to gain the full powers of a Goetia- hell, Sinmas might even fall on her birthday and now I am willing to bet money it does (which especially bums her and Stolas out even more). She becomes the heir and apparent through age, blood and magic.

And that’s what’s going to set off Andrealphus, because it just got that much harder to use Stolas’ resources and, in his rage, he goes to kill Blitz and Stolas.

Octavia (and potentially Vassago) protects them, and they are able to escape. And seeing Blitz protect her powerless power is absolutely going to stay in Octavia’s mind, no matter how she might dislike him and potentially Imp-kind.

I see Vassago actually becoming an ally to Octavia and helping her navigate through the treacherous world of Goetia Nobility, especially with Stella and Andrealphus trying to control her every move. And through him, Octavia gets lore on Stolas and Stella and realizes just how different things were from what she realized. And during all of that, Octavia will come into her own, free of illusion and strong enough to face whatever comes her way.

As for Stella, I am most definirely certain Octavia will come to disdain of her mother without knowing the full story behind the abuse she heaped on Stolas purely from Stella being much less on guard of her behavior around her daughter. After all, she thinks she’s won and abusers let their true self slip more and more when they are in a comfortable place of power over their victim. Not to mention Octavia rejecting her abusive and manipulative mother of her own volition and reasons would be that much more powerful.

(I relate deeply to Octavia in this, because I've been in the position of my dad being demonized and abused by my bio mom and I didn't know what had been going on for the longest time, due to ignorance and denial. Which is why I'm certain that Octavia will return to her dad after learning the truth)

Sidebar tangent:

While I do want Octavia and Stolas to make up, I want Octavia to be and stay angry with/at him for as long as she needs. I say this as someone who loves this silly horny owl and is most likely my favorite character in Helluva Boss

BUT GODDAMMIT STOLAS YOU ARE SUCH A FUCKING AIRHEAD YOU NEED TO TOUCH PEASANT GRASS AND WALK SEVERAL MILES IN PEASANT SHOES

There’s plenty for Octavia and the audience to be pissed at Stolas for, and he’s not made it easy for me not to shake him like a gumball machine and yell at him not to be like this.

Be that as it may, I am certain the two will eventually make up but my god they both need time and space from one another to breath and grow. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, after all. And it’s good for character development.

[genievillain26]

Dolltavia's Cancun Adventure

Dolltavia enjoyed her trip to Mexico. She loved hanging on the beach, chilling by the pool, roller skating in the sun, munching on the room service food, and viewing the moon from a new location than she usually does. Since August 17th is her "unofficial" birthday (even though the passport I made for her says otherwise), she got a lovely chocolate cake to celebrate.

[my-dark-lord]

Stolas: Please say words of encouragement to me so I don’t murder someone right now. Octavia: There are no books in prison. Stolas: *sighs* Thank you.

[mintaikk]

I had a dream where I was Octavia (Sometimes Stolas, it was swit himg POV) and we were just doing daddy daughter stuff and I want to go back to that dream so bad.

[geekgirles]

Real-life footage of me after Sinsmas:

(Send help)

[a-little-ray-of-fantasy]

"Stolas isn't wrong for choosing his own happiness for once after years of abuse and depression"

and

"Octavia isn't wrong for feeling betrayed by her father and fearing she's been only an obligation to him"

are two concepts that can and should coexist.

[satoumafuyuss]

This happens in s3 trust. Blitzø is a professional adopter!!!

[warblogs17282]

"I tried so many years to make it comfortable for us; to have this family, but it was never enough. The only reason I have endured your constant insults and cruelty was for that girl to have a normal life." - Stolas S2 E1

"Also, son, you are destined to sire a precautionary addition to the Goetia family." - Paimon S2 E1

Some of you all are completely misunderstanding the second half, I am not downplaying the love Stolas has for Octavia, I am not saying that at all, what I am saying, is that Octavia is 100% going to think she was a 'obligation' when she finds out she was born to be a 'precautionary addition to the Goetia family'.

[petitprincess1]

What a great way to end a season. Nothing bad happened, no surprises, or anything that was a gut punch. You know, just wholesomeness 🥲

[shadebloopnik]

Stolas' Light Stolas' Heart

Blitzø's Light Blitzø's Heart

[666news-and-horoscopes]

If Helluva Boss had a lighthearted sequel series.

[myrxellabaratheon]

A little detail I loved: both Via and Blitzø have each other’s numbers saved on their phones!

Also Via’s expression and her pillow are adorable!

[genievillain26]

Dolltavia had a marvelous time at Lexington Comic and Toy Convention this weekend. Here are her escapades over the three days we were gone. Photo descriptions go from left to right. First Row: 1. Via ready to head out with her suitcase. 2. Me in my Octavia cosplay and Dolltavia in the coffin purse I bought her there.

Second Row: 1. Via ready for bed. 2. Of course she brought along her own toiletries and make up. 3. Free hotel breakfast is always a win.

Third Row: 1. Outside of the con building. 2. Look at all of these degenerates /s.

Fourth Row: 1. Meeting the voice of her father, Bryce Pinkham. 2. He sat her down by his gift offerings while we chatted up. I made him the magic themed plush pumpkin. That's not even all of what he got as this particular photo was taken on the first day he got there.

Fifth Row: 1. Munching on take out while I wait for my photo-op with Bryce. 2. Chowing on a food truck burger and (I presume) eye ball bubble tea. This is hell after all. 3. Eating a Chili dog and milk while waiting in line for the Bluey VA Q&A Panel.

Sixth Row: 1. Finding other fellow Ever After High dolls at a doll booth. 2. They also had Monster High dolls packaged up in bags. Via didn't like the sight of that. 3. Who says toys can't have their own toys?

Seventh Row: 1. While this Jenga tower was large for real humans, it's even more massive for Dolltavia. 2. Same goes for the unicorn.