of concern as the limo came to a halt,
"Uhm, Via are you sure this is the right place?"

Taking a peek out of the window herself, Octavia couldn't help but agree with her father's concern. Now that she had got a good look at the building they had just pulled up next to, Octavia couldn't blame her father for asking that. After all, she didn't exactly tell him that the Queenlier Kink was a strip club before they came here.

"Well... it's the only place where it's listed on the GPS," Octavia awkwardly replied double-checking her new Hellphone just to be on the safe side, before once again looking out the window.
"Plus... I recognize the street."

Quickly noticing the hesitancy in his daughter's voice, Stolas instantly knew that just being here was making her uncomfortable. Despite rushing through the area while escaping the angels set to kill them, the young Goetia Demon still recognized it almost immediately. After all, she did have several obstacles that forced them to slow down the way, thus allowing her to get at least a glimpse at her surroundings.

"So, this is where...?"
He asked, unable to finish his question but receiving a nod in response, thus confirming his suspicions.

After gazing upon the building for a few moments more, Octavia finally let out a heavy sigh and opened the limo door.

"Well, no time like the present," she said, stepping out of the vehicle. "Shall we?"

Given the type of establishment they were about to enter and the fact that his presence alone was enough to make things go smoother, Octavia felt no reluctance whatsoever in allowing her father to accompany her. In fact, one could say that she actually felt safer in knowing that he was there with her. Looking up at the neon sign flashing the club's name, as well as the image of some kind of queen emoji, Octavia couldn't help but gulp with anxiety. Having never been inside a place like this, she had no idea what she was getting into. Thankfully, Stolas managed to calm her nerves a little by placing a comforting hand upon her shoulder. Smiling back at him, Octavia then took one final breath and pushed her way past the front door.

At first, Octavia thought the Queenlier Kink was just going to be just another filthy shithole, much like most other buildings in Hell, however the moment she stepped foot inside the lobby, that assumption was flung right out of the window. Stepping onto the luxurious red carpet and gazing at the scenery around her, Octavia could have sworn she had walked right into a different realm. Compared to the rundown buildings outside, the front lobby was actually well-maintained, furnished with high-class sofas in the corner, hardly had any damage at all. Even Stolas found himself somewhat impressed by the quality of how things looked, and given how his own home looks, that was saying something. Deciding to shy away from the intimidating pair of Hellhounds acting as a security at the bottom of the staircase just ahead of them, both Goetia Demons moved on to the right side of the lobby, where a large check-in-desk rested just in front of what appeared to be a storage area for patron's coats. Sitting at the desk, standing firmly and elegantly, was an old Imp with blue and black professional clothes with a large monocle blue monocle and wore a gray with silver lining fedora hat. It didn't take long for them to know he was the receptionist, Octavia and Stolas moved closer to the desk and spoke up.

"Um, hello there my name's Octavia Goetia and I'm here to meet Gray is he here?"
Octavia asked, still stoned by the pressure.

"Ah, yes Princess Octavia and Prince Stolas we have been expecting you,"
The Imp said bowing like a professional butler.
"One moment please, Daryl, Lollie, our guest has arrived please escort them in when you get here."
The Imp said to his radio panel below his desk. The stairs below were opened by two security Hellhounds as two figures finally reached the top of the stairs were two Imps one had white hair and a black colored star to each of his horns wearing a gray-black and white less professional clothing wearing a thigh-high boots. As for the girl with a large cyan-blue pony-tailed colored with a circus masked and wearing a red shirt with a white heart shape in the middle and a long skirt and long sleeves black sleeves with white stripes same with her long socks while wearing a high-heel ankle with a white heart shaped on the front.

=I have sincerely tried to look to whoever created this cute Oc's but to no avail=
=But if anyone is kind enough to look for the artist please do so I really want=
=to give them the credit for this art=

"Your highnesses."
They greeted us with a bow and a smile. Octavia smiled back at the two cute Imps and Stolas couldn't help but think about why a child would be working at a strip club?
"Right this way please."
They said as Octavia and Stolas followed the two Imps being led down stairs as they finally reach the bottom floor 

To say that both demons were in awe as the room would be an understatement as the room was wider down here than up there even so as there was a five elevator separated far enough to have a two elevators for each, one for an exit and one for an entrance, they then saw a staircase on their left that leads to the rest of the underground building. Each elevator had an emoji on them. The first one is a kitten with violet neon lighting on it clearly a strip club room, the second one which had a soccer ball & video game emoji. The third one had a console game control and Earth emoji they were confused on what room that is, then the fourth one had a musical note with a spoon and fork and finally the last floor a Crown Emoji this was clearly different as there are more guards and escort on the outside of the elevator than it is on the others.

"Your Highnesses, I'm sorry but both of you will be parting ways for a moment," Lollie said confusing the two as Daryl continued
"Our master wishes to see Master Stolas first."

"But-"

Before Stolas can protest Octavia tuck his shirt grabbing his attention.

"Don't worry dad I'll be fine plus I don't want to bother these two, they're just kids. Please."
Octavia pleaded with Stolas, who was a bit hesitant at first and looked at Octavia with worry he then sighed.

"Alright, Um Daryl is it? We should hurry up you don't want to keep your master waiting."
Stolas said walking over to the fifth elevator Daryl then smiled at the Prince's unexpected politeness and turned to Octavia to bow to thank her, she then waved at the boy and continued on with his job.

"Right this way Lady Octavia."
Lollie led Octavia to the fourth elevator where they entered. When the elevator opened they went inside and Lollie pressed the button closing the elevator as she felt the elevator going down.

"So, this is where I can find Gray?"
Octavia couldn't help but ask.

"Yes, my lady, he works here the most as he spends less time on his other duties."
Lollie replied with formality.

"Please, you can just call me Octavia when we're alone."
Octavia pleaded with the child as she felt uncomfortable to see such a young demon being formal with her. 

"If you say so Octavia, still you really want to meet your knight and shining armor again huh?"
Lollie then smiled and chuckled at her own comment but Princess didn't mind she was just glad the kid wasn't pressured anymore.

"Oh, he did not just tell the entire story already. Did he?"
Octavia asked Lollie who had a joyful smile on her face.

"No, all he said was that he save a girl but he didn't mention that it was actually a Princess he saved,"
Lollie replied snickering at the new detail she found. Octavia couldn't help but blush.
 "I catch on pretty quick when it comes to stories."
She added as the elevator finally rang announcing their arrival the elevator door finally opened and as soon as they both stepped out, a loud voice echoed throughout the room.

"Ladies and Gentle Demons," it announced. " I announce to you the next singer Gray the Virtuoso!"

Many people inside began clapping for the man that entered the stage still wearing his old attire that Octavia knows he then sat at a chair and bought out an acoustic guitar as soon as he moved the mic closer the cheering stop letting him to begin singing he began by playing with his guitar then he started.

Nag-iisa, nakadungaw

Sa bintana; ako ba'y nagkulang?

Nakaupo, lumalayo

Sa tukso, upang 'di na magulo

People then stood up from their seats and danced with their partners joining in the angelic melody that Gray was singing. There were even kids around the area who tried to join in as well. Octavia thought about why there were kids at the establishment later as she just looked at Gray in awe at his beautiful voice.

Isasayaw ka sa ulap

At mag-uusap, hindi manghuhulaIsasayaw ka sa ulap

Hindi hahayaang mahulog nang tuluyan

Nagkamali ba ako sa 'yo?

Nananatiling blangko ito

(blangko ito)

Naririnig ang tinig mo

Nabubuong muli ang pag-ibig ko

(ang pag-ibig ko)

Isasayaw ka sa ulap

At mag-uusap, hindi manghuhula

Isasayaw ka sa ulap

Hindi hahayaang mahulog nang tuluyan

Oh, gusto kang makasama

Ako na ang bahala

Huwag ka lang mawalay

Atin nang kulayan ang ating mundo

Tumingin sa akin

Langhapin ang hangin

Bakit ba nasanay?

Isip ay nadadamay sa puso

Isasayaw ka sa ulap

At mag-uusap, hindi manghuhula

Isasayaw ka sa ulap

Hindi hahayaang mahulog nang tuluyan

Nag-iisa, nakadungaw

The whole crowd went wild cheering for the Gray Demon as he and the other dancers bowed to each other's as Gray then went to the back of the stage putting his guitar back to his spatial storage.

"Wow, I didn't understand any of that yet I know what it felt."
Octavia commented, gaining a laugh from Lollie.

"Yeah, most of the time but he does give translations to his songs like the one you see he perform right now? Ulap? I think it means cloud and 'Isasayaw ka sa ulap' means I'll dance you to the clouds but it also has a lot of meaning like his Native language is culturally beautiful especially when it comes to love... just my opinion."
Lollie commented, she realized she babbled for too long and blushed at her own embarrassment this time gaining a smirk from Octavia.

"So that's what you're into? I'll take note of that."

Octavia replied jokingly.

"Please don't."
Lollie begged, practically dying inside with embarassment. Octavia then saw Gray waving to them while walking towards them before he used his short teleport to get past the crowded area, he then appeared in front of them.

"Octi! I'm so glad to see you! I didn't expect you to come here considering your overprotective dad and all."
He greeted Octavia with the nickname he gave her and couldn't help but roll her eyes at that.

"Oh, you have no idea it took me three days for him to calm down probably even more but, I didn't just came here to visit but also to pay off a debt I owe."
she answered playfully.
"Wait how'd you know my dad's overprotectiveness?"
She asked

"Oh that, I rewatch the entire news he really did tried to look for you everywhere I mean he quite literary march his entire army to the last place you were seen. Heck even his brothers Lord Bunes and Lord Orebon help Stolas to look everywhere for you."
He replied but Octavia couldn't believe it her uncles helped her father to search for her? But, she didn't know it was to that extent... she'll have to apologies for worrying about her uncles later.

"So what are you doing here? Don't tell me you're just here to talk about how to repay me?"
he asked jokingly chuckling at his own remark.

"That and you look pretty lonely without your coat so here."
Octavia said as she pulled out the coat in her own spatial storage, surprising Gray and Lollie at the process.

But hearing the Goetia Demon's small attempt at a joke, Gray remained silent for a brief moment, until finally he couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Nice to see you've lightened up, Octi,"
he said, once again using the nickname he had given her.
"But, how'd you find me?"

"Believe it or not, I did pay attention,"
Octavia replied, the smirk never leaving her face. "After all it's not like I was able to get you to shut up remember?"

Sharing a small laugh, the pair of them completely ignoring the stares they were getting from both Lollie and Gray's co-workers, both Octavia and Gray felt a sense of relief that seemed all too familiar. In a way, it felt like they were back on the boat again, only this time neither of them had a lingering sense of dread and cautiousness that lurked in the back of their minds.

"Seriously though it's good to see you've recovered,"
he said as he brought out two bottles of alcoholic drinks as he opened them using his bare hands.
"Fancy a drink?"

Seeing no reason to deny the offer, Octavia once again smiled as they walked up to an empty table and allowed them to sit next to each other and grab the drink. After all, there was another reason she wanted to come aside from a simple reunion, something which she had been thinking over long and hard for quite some time now.

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Meanwhile at Stolas side as he is being escorted by Daryl to meet his Master Stolas can't help but feel a sense of nostalgia around the place he entered seeing a lot of multiple designs that was made of constellations and many color combinations of blue and black across the items he passed through until Daryl stop at the large door accommodated with a large blue star logo with the combination of a crown.

"Your Majesty, Prince Stolas has arrived."
Daryl spoke loud enough for his voice to be heard on the other side of the door.

"Come in."
As soon as Daryl heard those words he bowed down and opened the door.

Stolas was left speechless when he saw a figure standing with a blue-black combination of feathers along with a galaxy cape along her back, the same with her dress with the exception of her top ones where it was blue with the tip being gold. She looked at Stolas softly trying not to tear up.

"It has been a while my Starlight."
Stolas couldn't help but tear up at the sight of her as all he could mutter on his beak was.

"Mother?"

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=Author's Note=

The featured song:  Ulap by Rob Daniel

Art above is from Tea The Kook his account is on Twitter (X) check him out!