Summary/disclaimer: Time for another chapter of Avian Attraction. Enjoy the 900-Word chapter. I don't own Hazbin Hotel, Viziepop and a few others do.
"I should warn you, my daughter…" Stolas started to say as Nova shook his head.
"If you'd like to imply something?" Nova asked and raised an eyebrow. "Honestly I'd be more afraid then you. No offense, but teens like us know how to drive each other up walls…. Trust me, I'll keep to the job as long as I'm hired." Nova said while Stolas said nothing.
He could see Octavia look up from her phone now and again. The girl was curious about how this would end, that much was clear.
"I'm not stupid, Mr. Nova." Stolas said while Nova hummed and smoothed out his jacket.
"Neither am I." Nova said with a raised eyebrow. "You think I'm stupid? I don't even know who your daughter is. Do you honestly think I'm going to jump her? One? I'd like not to be turned into a corpse in the street yet. Two? I am interested in this job, and the job is protecting Princess Octavia." Nova said while Octavia looked up from her phone.
Stolas sighed, he knew Octavia liked or at least was curious about Nova. The girl hadn't looked curious or even slightly happy since he began fighting with her mother. Stella didn't regard her daughter as anything more then a way to keep him in line.
"You know you will be responsible for anything my daughter needs, yes?" Stolas asked as Nova nodded.
"Shoot the jackasses who come near her, make her laugh. All that." Nova said and leaned back in his chair. "You know if your going to threaten me? You might as well ask your daughter if she's ok with this." Nova said with a hum.
Octavia looked up from her phone at Nova who shrugged as Nova stood up.
"Cool hat." Nova said while leaning on the chair. "Only place I've seen that is stylish occult." Nova said before watching Octavia blinked.
Stolas sighed, this talk was pretty much over. Nova would be more than just a bodyguard. He would be something that he knew Octavia wanted: A friend. Someone who could listen to her rants and offer advice.
Not that he wouldn't do that, but he knew Stella would be driving up a wall. The woman might have been a demon noble, but she was as violent as the rest of Hell's populace.
"Just promise me you won't do something stupid." Stolas said only for Nova to hum.
"I only promise as long as she doesn't order me to." Nova said while Octavia snickered. "Well, glad to know my crappy humor is ok." Nova said while Stolas stood and hummed.
"Via, I'm sure you can show him to the servant wing?" Stolas asked and got a nod from Octavia.
"Dad, you don't have to threaten him." Octavia said while tucking her phone into her pocket. "I can handle myself." Octavia said and watched Nova hum.
"Know how to shoot someone in the brain?" Nova asked and started to follow Octavia.
"I know how to stab someone in the brain." Octavia said while Nova shrugged.
"My, the princess is a sadist." Nova said as the two owl demons climbed the stairs. "Guns kill right away. Blades? Blades are when you want to make someone die slow." Nova said while Octavia raised an eyebrow.
"You an assassin?" Octavia asked and got a shake of the head. "Then you're a giant dork." Octavia put in and got the most drawn-out mock bow Nova could offer.
"You wound me so." Nova said and adjusted his backpack. "And to answer your question? No, but I know how to fight. Kinda have to down here, so many people want to rob you or kill you… Or both, mostly Imps. Little guys are scrappy, I'll give them that." Nova said while turning to the side.
"Were you honestly serious back with my dad?" Octavia asked as Nova put his hands in his pockets.
"I'm here to be your butler or whatever." Nova responded and looked away while scratching at his neck. "But… Kinda. I do honestly like this job, but something in the back of my brain is telling me this job is the one… Even before I knew I'd be bodyguarding you. Anyway, before your dad cuts my eyes out? How about we go to those servant rooms. Something tells me we're have time to talk tomorrow. Tomorrow or whatever the… Well here, qualifies as the next day." Nova said while he turned to look to the side.
"Super smooth." Octavia snarked as Nova chuckled.
"Oh, I'm going to like this job." Nova said and spread his wings. "Race you up the stairs." Nova said before leaping into the stairwell and flying up the stairs with amusement.
"Your not getting your first paycheck!" Octavia said as Nova chuckled.
"Worth it, Lady feathersworth!" Nova said as Octavia raced after her new servant.
Author Notes
Phew. Another chapter done! I want to point out that next chapter will be in 2-9 months and will show Nova and Octavia bonding more and set up the events of Loo Loo Land. Next chapter will be 900 words and such. Until then, Lighting Wolf out!
P.S: Loona is 1200 words currently and will be alongside a Charlie story as well soon or such hopefully.