He canât help but wince just a bit once more at the slip into baby voice. Truthfully if he was going to be like that, the imp would rather he use that gruff husky tone he took on when he was watching Blitzo kill people.
But he doesnât detest the nickname as much as he used to, as much as he would gladly protest when Stolas used it in public. In front of strangers no less. But if he thinks about the festival now, heâll think about Striker and get himself progressively more upset. So he focuses on the prince, which he should be doing.
Wonders if itâs as obvious to Stolas as it is to him, that he doesnât flinch anymore when those dark hands reach for him.
Tilts his head in a way he thinks is helpful as he works, glad to feel the cool cream on his heated skin and glad to feel as the ache begins to ebb away. He breaths out a sigh of relief. Eyes closing briefly as he begins to somewhat relax. As anxious as this large palace like mansion makes him.
Even with the lingering thoughts of distrust and misplaced resentment on the fringes of his mind, Blitzo gladly leans against the princeâs hands. The initial sting and burn of pressure from long graceful fingers quickly replaced with that pleasant numbing that cuts through the lingering pain. Sighing again, as he cracks his neck with a violent pop and almost misses what Stolas says.
He lets his shirt go and shrugs. Again. Heâs used to it.
Didnât matter the neighbourhood or ring. Demons loved fucking with imps. They were presumed to be easy targets.
âSome bull lookin motherfucker with some weak ass shit horns.â He scowls as he says it. Recent enough that he can still practically smell the big cunt when he recalls their admittedly short fight, âDonât think I started it this time. Was distracted with my phone, checking out the newest Wild Stallion movie leaks.â
âDidnât see him coming until he slammed me into the pavement. Made me spill my coffee. Donât know if Iâd pissed him off before or if he just wanted money and thought I had it or maybe he just wanted to kill me for shits and fuckin giggles, who the fuck knows. Got a few decent hits in before I managed to get my gun out. Managed to outrun him too. Helps being small sometimes. Specially cause everything around here is build for big fucks like you.â
As Blitz relaxed into his touch, his heart warmed. Of course he had noticed the change, that the imp had gone from flinching when he reached for him to simply accepting his touch. It spoke volumes about how that...despite how Blitz was distrustful of other demons...he at least trusted Stolas not to hurt him and that to him...was one of the most precious treasures within the Rings.
The cracking of his neck did startle the prince, causing him to sit back with eyes slightly widened in alarm, elegant finger curling slightly as he blinked. Goodness~ That sounded...well..he couldnât tell if it was uncomfortable or not really, but Blitz did seem a bit more relaxed, so he would count it as good, despite the violent noise.
When he began to describe the altercation, he paid close attention, though Stolas perked at the mention of the movie that Blitz was so fond of, âOh yes! I saw that! We should go see it when it comes out Blitzy!â Sure it wasnât...quite his cup of tea, but..he would enjoy it along with the imp. If it was important to Blitz, then it was important to him~
Despite his exuberance he was listening carefully to what the imp said as he would need the information for when he sent his eyes and ears out on the hunt. It was alright information, not the most solid but...he had found demons on less. A mental command was given, his claws shining red for just a moment as he screwed the lid back onto the jar.
âWell Iâm glad you managed to evade the ruffian~â He sighed, putting the jar aside to lean in and nuzzle his beak softly against uninjured cheek with a fond little chirp. âI would expect nothing less from you Blitzy~ You truly are a marvel~â Stolas cooed, elegant talon reaching to gather the blankets and tuck them a bit further around the imp.Â
âMy poor brave Blitzy....â The prince smiled, his voice low and fond as he looked down at the imp, elegant tail feathers flicking so gently behind him. âMay I keep you company tonight? I promise nothing too rambunctious~ You are injured after all.â It was honestly an attempt to soothe his own nerves...he just wanted to lay by the imp, listen to his breathing, know that he was alive and still here...
That he wasnât all alone again...