#stolas's rebound

[divine0rdainment]

I have seen you bitches bullying my guy here and saying y'all wanna creat a hate group about him already.

LEAVE THE BOY ALONE! HE DID NOTHING WRONG! Let Stolas have a rebound! He doesn't even have a name! He's not gonna probebly come back any time soon! Leave my boy alone! He was nice, respectful, and he made Stolas feel better! He's not standing in the way of your ship! He's just an ACTUALLY nice guy!

[anthurak]

So this is a take that I imagine won’t make me a lot of friend…

But this clip from the trailer is NOT actually Blitzo rescuing Stolas.

Really look at what this shot is showing and what it is implying:

The shadow of a giant claw, likely created by Andrealphus or Stella (probably the former, given the other shot), coming down to crush Stolas and Blitzo. With what seems to be an injured and probably defenseless Stolas being held by Blitzo who in turn is also holding up a sword of some kind towards the approaching shadow in a defiant gesture.

The thing is, this is NOT a shot meant to convey strength from Blitzo but rather helplessness. It is showing Blitzo making a desperate yet clearly futile attempt to protect Stolas as they are both about to die.

This shot is not conveying Blitzo saving Stolas. This shot is setting up both Blitzo and Stolas to be saved by someone else.

I mean, we’ve all seen stuff like this before, right? The big ominous shadow of smashing coming down on its would-be victims, followed by a smash to black. Then a shot of said victims realizing they have not been smashed, followed by a reveal of whoever has jumped in at the last moment to stop the smashing.

So that just leaves the question of WHO is going to be saving these two?

A few options do come to mind: Octavia with the Grimoire displaying her newfound power as a Goetia, Loona with the Grimoire displaying the magical talent we’ve gotten subtle hints towards all series, Loona AND Octavia working together, Moxxie via headshotting Andraelphus with the blessed carbine he swiped from Striker all the way back in Season 1…

However, the option I find the MOST interesting, especially as it pertains to potential character development, is VASSAGO. Particularly if he’s already been set up as a potential love-interest for Stolas.

In which case him swooping in for a big dramatic rescue of Stolas (and Blitzo) could totally clench him as Stolas’ big rebound going into Season 3.

[lost-romantique]

I can understand why Viv mentions that she never reads Youtube comments. Aside from the Youtube comments being filled to the brim with bots, it's also a cesspool of people who have a lack of media literacy.

[princessheatherblossom]

I mean, we should keep out options open right?

[applecherry108]

IM CALLING IT RIGHT NOW THIS IS GOING TO BE SATAN AND LEVIATHAN

[sleepymrshmllow]

some people are truly convinced that blitzø and verosika are gonna get back together ?

?

?

[theophagie]

I have no thoughts on Vassago and frankly I cannot for the life of me understand why anyone would have any thoughts on him considering that all that there is to him atm is two lines in a trailer, but what I do think that - 1) while I like Stolas having a girls just want to have fun.mp3 moment 2) even though I don't think that the story will go there between the two of them - with his color scheme being almost the same as Blitz's, I think that it'd be kind of demonic in the not fun way if there will be any serious attempt at presenting him as a potential temporary love interest

[omegawizardposting]

Stolas, Andrealphus, Vassago, and Fizz all confirmed gay! Sallie May confirmed lesbian! Octavia confirmed ace!

Hell yes! Fuck yes! All my headcanons are coming true! :)))

[ambrial-blog]

Head Cannon (Chaz/Blitzo)

Chaz surrivies the mafia ordeal escaping out the window. His mouth is wired shut as his body is laid out on the road. Blitzo swerves the wheel, tires screeching on wet pavement.  The Boss imp’s knuckles whitened on the steering wheel as he bites the inside of his lip he glances back at Moxie and Millie: as if a child asking permission from his parents.  “Gun it Blitz, run him over”  Millie seethes from the back.  But Moxie knows his boss a little bit better now and can see the wheels turning in his head.  “Stash him in the trunk, and for satan’s sake sir, put the petal to the metal. “We’ll deal with Chaz  when we put enough distance from my father”  Blitzo loads the injured shark demon into the trunk: Chaz crumples.  his eyes widen in confusion as Blitzo slams the trunk door.   

[bananatanz]

probably an unpopular opinion: but i didn't hate this situation

stolas looked to blitz for permission. even after all the fighting and hurt feelings, he still cares enough to see if blitz is okay with stolas dancing with this guy, and blitz gives him permission.

stolas has never had any experience outside of stella and blitz. his relationship with stella was toxic, and he wasn't happy. his relationship with blitz has been solely built on sex, with a lot of stolas having to tiptoe around his own feelings. stolas never really got to experiment outside of his relationship with blitz, and with how blitz treated him, i think he should be allowed to do what he wants.

stolitz is endgame (ofc), but i see nothing wrong with stolas having his rebound and expressing himself. he's never been openly desired in such a way, and he deserves to explore that. if blitz is allowed to fuck other people, so is stolas.

also, this dude was nothing but nice to stolas, and i see no reason to hate on him. he's giving stolas an opportunity to have a kind of fun he's never had before. with stolas' lifestyle, he's never been able to attend a party just for the sake of having fun, dancing, and getting drunk.

can we please stop infantilizing stolas? just because his experience is limited, doesn't mean he's incapable of making his own choices. he doesn't need blitz, and i think it's important that he discovers himself more before the two of them rekindle their relationship. if he wants to party and kiss a guy, then so be it. if blitz did the same, no one would care—so let stolas fuck some random guy if he wants to!!

[timkontheunsure]

I have my ways darling

The gun wasn't hurting him to hold till he tried to use it.

Blitz gets disarmed a lot, and the guy wasn't hurt just carrying it.

Neither was this cutie.

But the moment he tries to use it it becomes red hot, and manages to fire it's self. Take out the guy who stole the gun, and then rebound without hurting Blitz, and inconveniences his enemy.

In episode 1 we Stolas watch to make sure Blitz is ok, in a bubble he quickly pops

Then his hand glow while suggesting their fun little exchange.

From then Martha, who was able to shoot Blitz blind through a wall earlier; can't land a shot on him.

And each miss glows red like his gun.

It's likely Stolas charmed Blitz's favourite gun so it can't ever be used against him.

[yanderes-galore]

Romantic stolas headcanons?

Now that I've SEEN Apology Tour, I have IDEAS. Some of said ideas were discussed with @okchijt after we watched the episode together. Plus it was their idea to add the Octavia section :)

❗️Spoilers for Helluva Boss: Apology Tour❗️

Yandere! Stolas Concept

Pairing: Romantic

Possible Trigger Warnings: Gender-Neutral Darling, Obsession, Angst, Paranoia, Mature themes (Multiple mentions of intimacy and intercourse), Rebounding, Fear of abandonment, Stalking, Clingy behavior, Drinking, Dark themes, Toxic relationships, Imprisonment, Manipulation, Jealousy, Possessive behavior, Violence, Consensual turned forced relationship.

I'd imagine any of this would occur after his breakup with Blitzø.

Stolas is a lonely prince, one who doesn't have many friends and only ever loved Blitz for most of his life.

So imagine if he met you at Verosika's party during Apology Tour?

For the sake of this concept, maybe you were also hurt by Blitzø at some point.

You pity the prince, watching as he drowns himself in alcohol.

Soon you manage to make your way to him... seeing him an absolute mess on the couch.

Stolas is nervous to talk at first due to how isolated he is.

However, as you sit next to him on the couch, you allow him a shoulder to cry on.

Stolas takes some comfort in speaking with you.

You've been hurt by Blitz in the past... but you seem over it.

Honestly, Stolas just wants someone to talk and vent to since he has no one else.

Stolas just expected you to leave after your chat.

Instead... you put your hand on his shoulder... even if you were shorter than him.

"Wanna dance? Might take your mind off it. It's probably the best for both of us."

Stolas feels his cheeks flush when you make the offer.

He's flattered... taking your hand and following you to the dance floor.

Stolas wasn't expecting it... but spending time with you really was helping.

Dancing with you is exciting... It really did help him forget Blitz for a bit.

Then you kiss him... and his mind goes blank.

Afterwards, Stolas gives in to your advances.

By the end of the night you two are in bed and Stolas barely remembers Blitz due to all the alcohol and pleasure.

Stolas was so used to Blitz being rough in bed.

Yet with you? He... He didn't feel that.

You were soft, caring, you let him guide you both.

The intimacy between you two felt... healing.

It was enough to soothe his conflicted heart, even if you two were drunk fools.

But by the end of it all... Stolas couldn't help but feel loved when he saw you curled up.

Yes... Yes, this was what he needed.

Stolas hates it when you two eventually part.

He knows afterwards he has to come home to a messy divorce... and he'll just be reminded of Blitz...

Yet, when he goes home, he's comforted by how he felt with you.

That night you cared for him... you showed him love...!

Now... he can't help but crave it.

He originally tries to ignore his urges.

It was just one night... there's no way you'd want to do it again...

Yet Stolas can't help but look for you...

Once he finds you, he can't help but ask you for another round of your soothing touch.

He doesn't expect you to say yes...

But you do! Leading to you and him having an arrangement.

Essentially, you become his coping mechanism.

Stolas is ironically similar to Blitzø as a yandere.

He hates being alone and would first see his obsession as something similar to a rebound.

Your "relationship" with one another is very similar to what he's used to.

Intimacy. He views intimacy with you as a way to soothe his heart.

He knows intimacy with you isn't the same as it is with Blitzø.

Stolas doesn't even force it, you willingly offer to soothe his heart.

Your bond and his obsession starts as a way to cope.

But over time... Stolas realizes he really does love you.

Your relationship would actually start mostly healthy.

At first it's just intimacy to help Stolas cope.

Although... either you or Stolas would bring up the idea of actually... dating.

Stolas craves romance, just like the romantic films he watches.

He's overjoyed when you admit you want to give things a try.

Stolas is a yandere that's subtle, you wouldn't notice his red flags until later.

Stolas, like Blitz, struggles with relationships.

He's seen them in romantic films, yet is nervous.

Stolas fears he's reading you wrong, not wanting to repeat any of the mistakes he did with Blitz.

He's picking up on the right signs... right?

You really do love him, don't you?

I imagine Stolas would be insecure, even if your actions do show genuine love.

Stolas would fantasize about your relationship being similar to the shows he watches

He asks you to take him on little dates, to take long walks with him, to cuddle him....

Stolas comes off as corny because of the stuff he watches.

Between you and him... it isn't just about the intercourse.

You two start with a genuine connection, even if Stolas is rebounding.

Things only sour due to his growing obsession

Stolas is addicted to you...

He can't get enough of your kisses, your touch, and your words.

He feels so submissive and loved with you...

He never wants to let that go.

Stolas is scared of being left alone and losing what he has with you.

Ironically, that paranoia is what makes you distance yourself.

Stolas gets uneasy at the thought of you being with someone else.

The prince doesn't ever want to leave you, even after nights together he curls around you tighter.

Seeing you leave pains him... even if he knows you'll be back.

Stolas is sometimes insistent he at least follows you to a group hang out.

You try to decline, feeling Stolas would draw in too much attention as a prince.

Yet he always gives you such pleading eyes.

You end up often allowing him to tag along, the prince looking ecstatic that you're letting him come along.

Even if you said no, he pretends to go along with it...

Only for him to follow you around from a distance.

Stolas is definitely clingy.

He drags you to watch shows with him, he follows wherever you go...

He's so worried for you.

Stolas gets jealous, but he isn't as bad as most.

He tries hard to hide it.

He's stoic, watching with a silent glare as you mingle with your friends.

Once you're alone though he's clingy, often nipping (pecking?) at your skin in an attempt to gain your attention.

His lack of boundaries is what makes you begin to reconsider your relationship.

You love him, you really do...

But he is so scared to leave your side.

His possessive behavior is no doubt due to this fear.

Yet at the same time he tries to correct himself, wanting you to not seem overwhelmed.

The prince can only take so much, however....

He knows you love him, yet he still feels selfish.

He wants you to be just with him.

He wants you to rely on him.

Seeing you with others or being independent makes him fear you won't need him.

Stolas is a protective and clingy boyfriend.

For the most part he's submissive with you.

Although, Stolas has moments where he's stern.

I'm talking about times where he's overprotective and jealous.

Stolas doesn't want you hurt, in fact he's strong enough to protect you if you just let him.

However, these protective instincts he has and his jealousy...?

It drives you away from him.

Once you notice what you've gotten yourself into, you try to ask for space.

Something Stolas dreads.

When you ask for space, he immediately panics.

Wait! He can be better!

Please don't leave him... he's addicted to you.

You aren't supposed to leave him...!

Imagine if Stolas was so scared of losing you that he ends up trapping you.

He calls you to his home for one last night of intimacy, just between you before you have a break...

Then he traps you as though you're some royal pet.

Stolas doesn't want to be hurt again.

You helped him move on from Blitz... you showed him romance...!

What about all of your dates? Your little hangouts? Your intimacy?

Does it mean nothing?

No... No, that's not true.

You do love him...!

He'll show you he loves you... that you love him...!

It will all be okay... even with you trapped in his home he can still be romantic with you...!

He'll protect you, he'll prepare little inside dates, you can stay in his room...

Everything will be perfect...!

You can clearly tell that you wanting to leave him breaks the prince.

He loves you too much to let you go....

You're meant to be perfect...!

You're meant to be romantic together...!

Nothing will ruin this little fairytale fantasy you both have together...

Not even you.

🦉-Bonus -> Darling, Stolas, and Octavia-🦉

In terms of how Octavia would act towards you dating her dad, at first she feels disdain.

She thinks you'll also leave and doesn't try to be attached.

However... you most likely don't force any interactions with her.

She's going through enough with the divorce between her dad and mom.

So you merely offer help when she needs it and give her space.

As your relationship progresses, Stolas may try to encourage Octavia and you to have a parental bond.

Octavia no doubt ignores the idea at first....

If she wants a bond with you, she'll make a bond with you.

Due to you being considerate of her wishes and not forcing yourself into her life, Octavia may actually warm up to you.

It starts small... you and Octavia doing small things together.

Things like shopping, small chat, cooking...

Or even something simple like sending memes to each other.

It's all small and allows you two to form a genuine bond.

She isn't even yandere, she probably doesn't even know her dad is.

In fact, speaking of Stolas, he loves you two getting along.

He really does want a normal family, so seeing you all get along makes him want to keep you by his side more.

Keeping you is no longer just about Stolas... it's also for Octavia.

Stolas loves how happy you make his daughter.

She's always so happy around you, often asking Stolas when she'll see you again.

She even spends more time with Stolas now... it makes him so happy.

You three are so happy as a family...

Surely you will tolerate his behavior for her, no?

He won't let you leave him... not if Octavia is this happy now...!

[anthurak]

This is a wild theory on my part, but what if Vassago is the titular mastermind of this month’s Helluva Boss episode?

I mean, yeah it’s certainly possible. Though by the nature of such a reveal, we’d basically have no way of guessing that with any kind of certainty at this point.

One thing I will say is that it does seem pretty clear that Vassago will be a recurring side character going forward into Season 3, and it’s seeming likely that he’ll probably have some kind of ‘-ship’ with Stolas. So that makes me think him turning out to be a Bad Guy is just a bit unlikely.

Now one interesting possibility is that Vassago IS the ‘Mastermind’ of the title, but not a villainous mastermind. As in, what if he’s the one to devise a clever scheme to save Stolas and thwart whatever plot Andrealphus and Stella are running? Which, as I outlined in this theory, could both be a good thing, while ALSO having unfortunate implications for the possibility of Blitzo and Stolas getting back together.

[tealvenetianmask]

Hi all. Here's my take on why Stolas doesn't need a whole rebound relationship with the Better Than Blitzo guy or Vassago or anyone.

It baffles me when people frame his lack of sexual and romantic experience as a problem that needs to be solved through relationships with other people.

I get the idea that he's a sheltered, neurodivergent, and until recently, closeted, gay man going through a second adolescence- and that causes him to have expectations for relationships that are based more on fiction than reality. I really do. And I think the way out of that problem is to truly understand the person he's trying to have a relationship with. Not to learn about relationships in general by dating around in order to practice for the person he actually has feelings for.

I also find it pretty narrow-minded to assume there's some amount of experience (in terms of number of partners) that's necessary for someone to understand relationships. A lot of queer and/or neurospicy folks come to relationships late, and for some that means a lot of different partners, and for others that means falling in love with just one, and both are fine.

A certain number of partners doesn't make you more or less of an adult, and frankly I find it a little infantilizing to assume that Stolas doesn't know who he wants as a 36? year old man just because he hasn't met some threshold for what a "normal" sexual/romantic development is. He might be going through a period of self-discovery where he's overly excited and wrong about things and makes mistakes, but that doesn't mean he's an actual teenager.

Shit, I've had some shorter relationships that I would skip if I could go back in time. Did I learn from them? Sure. Could I have learned those same lessons without them and saved myself some time and frustration? Absolutely.

I don't mind that he made out with some guy at a party. I don't mind that he might hook up with that person. A little experimenting likely won't hurt. It doesn't mean that he needs to go through a whole other relationship in order to discover that he actually loves the person who he knows he loves.

Never mind that Blitz actually does hold the key to Stolas discovering a lot of his shortcomings. And figuring those out is Stolas's whole character arc.

[mintaikk]

Vassago looking at Stolas while Stolas is looking at Blitzø. Rebound Stolago is so canon (I'm delusional)

[likesomanywrecksdo]

guys calm the fuck down and think. Why would this random guy be endgame for Stolas? How is he any threat to Stolitz at all?? He's just a chill guy who wanted to dance with Stolas at a party and god knows Stolas needed it.

Literally in THIS episode Stolas said he "still wants" Blitzø and in the beginning scene Stolas said he didn't want to "do words" with Blitzø FOR NOW (which is fair).

Even while being piss drunk, Stolas still looked to Blitzø for permission and some sort of closure to this back and forth thing they've had going from Full Moon (blitzø constantly prodding Stolas to either fight with or fuck him). Right now, Blitzø and Stolas have BOTH poured their hearts out, there is nothing urgent willing them together for the (however short) time being, It's just...calm, something that BOTH of them need. It's nice that, despite being jealous, Blitzø can see that (2nd image + Verosika knocking some sense into him). ALSO about the second image, if you go to the timestamp in which Blitzø says "Yeah, well he needs it" (19:03) he like laughs affectionately a little after seeing Stolas dance like HELLO??? MY GOOD SIR????

ANYWAY, there is still hope for Stolitz. A lot more than in Full Moon. Let Stolas experience the teenage years he missed because of his arranged marriage and have a rebound . Let Blitzø gain maturity about his problems WITHOUT using sex as an escape for his problems. Guys, we're at a GOOD place as far at Stolitz in concerned.

After the song "ALL 2 U" , honestly I think Stolas is in a good place (recognising and not tolerating Blitzø's bad behaviour/forcing blitzø to come to terms with it + recognising HIS role in not reading Blitzø properly and maybe having misstepped along the way). Now we need to refocus on Blitzø issues and he needs to take steps to BE the person that Stolas wants him to be and i have a feeling that he will do just that....