A future fic where Stolas’s grown granddaughter (Octavia’s adopted daughter) goes to visit him at I.M.P’s much bigger and nicer offices. There’s a new receptionist because Stolas has been promoted to the Head of Herbal Poisons and Antidotes department. The receptionist lets the granddaughter through to see him.
“Grandpa, I have news. I’ve got a job interview!”
“Where?”
“At The Abyss. They’re looking for someone to write and edit the book reviews pages. It’s only part-time, but—“
“Darling, you don’t have to work.”
“You work!”
“I work because I have to. I’m a disgraced prince. I lost all my money.”
“You’re not disgraced to me! I want a job too! I want my own money.”
“What does your mother say?”
“I haven’t told her yet.”
“Does she even know you’re here?”
“No…”
