Helluva Deal

27. Trigger Points

"You are right, there is no real logical, plausible reason for me to be so dumb. And I understand very well that you...that all of you are angry and worried at and about me. You have every right to feel that way! But... I still have to pull through. Because...in my heart, I feel it's the right thing to do. And I finally learned to listen to it, no matter how great my fear," his eyes shortly move to meet Stolas, a mild, loving smile on his lips.

"G-Great t-timing...for such...an awakening..." groans Alastor weakly and searches Blitz eyes now, "I am the one who...pushed you into f-fate's arms... I... I am so sorry..."

"Alastor... Please... Try to understand...that this is MY decision. And please trust my instincts. I... I know I'll be okay, no matter what other...changes might occur."

"Al, you should really trust his instincts. If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be here today," interferes Loona now gently, smiling softly, "I am sorry, I yelled at you like that... But..."

"...you were worried... Yeah... You did the same...I did... Don't apologize, Darling," Alastor returns the smile weakly and another tremble shakes his body.

"Almost done Al. Hold on. Just the smaller wound on the second ear remaining..." Blitz is gritting his teeth, his own body starting to shake with the effort to keep control although his own pain is returning. Another minute later, he has to take a break and a steadying breath in and finally shakes his head, looking at his boyfriend, "Sto. You have to take over. My hands are shaking too bad."

"M-Me? But... I don't think..."

"Sto. You embroidered my bathrobe. This will be a child's game to you. Just breathe and trust yourself."

"Just please...no name or heart stitching..." mumbles Alastor with a weak, encouraging grin.

Blitz chuckles and hands the items over to his partner, "I'll help you verbally," he closely suppresses a moan, "As...good as I can..."

Stolas sees how much Blitz is already pulling himself together and can't help but admire his strength and willpower again. So he takes a deep breath in, deciding to try to be at least similar strong as his boyfriend and nods, taking needle and threat from him.

"Very good. Nice and steady. Take your time..." Blitz' voice is soothing.

Once again, Stolas can't help but think this professional, calm and focused side of his partner is incredibly attractive. And his soothing, deep voice would certainly drive him crazy in any other situation. But right now, it helps him immensely to pull through.

A few minutes later, Alastor's ears are completely stitched up and Stolas exhales slowly, "Done... Blitzy, let Loona and Via get you back to the living room to sit down. We'll help Al out of the tub and get him warm and dry, then we'll join you."

The imp opens his mouth to contradict, but then he looks at Alastor instead, questioningly.

"It's o-okay. Stolas is right. Don't w-worry, I'll be okay..." Alastor gives a faint nod and smile.

"All right... Thanks," Blitz smiles weakly, then he lets the two girls take him in the middle and they guide him back to where he came from about over half an hour ago.

Meanwhile, Stolas, Moxxie and Millie carefully help the radio demon out of the tub, quickly wrapping him up in thick blankets, just like Moxxie, after the imp got rid of his soaked clothing.

Both of them are shaking quite badly, but Moxxie's eyes are fixed on the radio demon whose eyes are half closed, tipping over again and again, being held up by Stolas each time, who is carefully rubbing him as dry and warm as possible, before he finally picks the sinner up in his arms, letting the tea float after them. Millie also lightly supports her shaking husband on their way into the living room.