emissaries of the solstice:
Lucifer wasn't a big fan of an all white outfit Elanye decided to wear when they left his mansion. Her Off Shoulder, Pleated, Multi-Layer, Hem, A-Line, Short, Summer Dress. Open, rounded toe, plain flats on the toe and white gold choker with studded earrings. Basic ribbon tied in a bow in her curled ponytail with wrist length, lace gloves. A Beaded Rhinestone Embroidery Clutch in the shape of an apple hanging off her wrist. Lack of her cleavage and the way she was straightening her skirt to not hitch up. Bothered him since those little features he came to loved seeing on her. Showed when the two sat in the back of a Model 162A LeBaron cabriolet driven by Zon.
"Luci?" Elanye slid over to him from her seat.
In a pair of soft squishy mounds that increased in a cup size since she started breastfeeding. A favorite activity he came to enjoy of late when she started to feed the twins. He privately got to message her bare breasts and sample leaking milk before she pumps. Were felt when they were felt being pressed to the back of his head. Left his shoulder to slack and his to slowly shift his head upward to look into glowing eyes. What reflected in them was the same loving affection and endearment for him. Also carried uncertainty that he knew was about him distanted today.
"Just not a fan of your attire," He shared a meek smile, "Can you forgive me?"
"I have two others I could have worn, but I don't think folks of heaven would like that," She pointed out, "Shows a little too much skin."
"I adored them." Lucifer knew which ones she spoke about.
First was a strapless number that stopped at her feet with thigh high slit on one side and single back strap. Second was a flouncy mini skirt and classic bardot bow neckline. Showed off her legs and upper areas of her body to the public eye a tad too much.
"Next time?" He requested.
"Already hoping we come back here?" She asked out of wonder.
"More like on a date night." He corrected her.
"You can alter the color and material." She knew what he had in mind.
He ended up earning himself a prolonged rest in the middle of her chest for the rest of their ride to the hotel. Where Vaggie was taken back by the sight of a vintage limo pulling up. Back door opened up for them as Cherri Bomb jumped into front beside Zon.
"Are we interrupting something?" Charlie asked, seeing where her father's head was laying.
"Everything is fine." Lucifer and Elanye spoke at the same time.
"That's a tad creepy." Vaggie got chills.
How she ended up sitting away from them as Elanye removed Lucifer's tophat to comb through his hair. Which he went to tranquillity hum as Elanye handled an excited Charlie. Who got her to stop bouncing in place as the limo started up when the doors locked.
"We didn't know where to start in thanking you for doing this for us." Vaggie did most of the talking for them.
"Yes," Charlie calmed down enough to talk, "I mean I wanted to throw a party or dinner … "
"I don't want to be thanked," Elanye simply stated, "I just want to contribute anywhere I can with your cause."
Two would have hugged over the emotional moment if Lucifer didn't make a happy moan. When felt an extra squeeze of those against his head since he wasn't moving as his tail shook.
"Dad?" Charlie looked down, "Are you ok?"
Cherri Bomb screaming at the top of her lungs from where she stood, mildly interrupted them. Not like anyone could make out what she said as she stretched out. Didn't affect Zon's driving in the environment of hell after centuries adapted him well.
"He's fine," Elanye wasn't bothered by what he was doing, "My swollen chest is one of his favorite changes I am going through since recovery from the pregnancy."
Up Lucifer reached toward Elanye's face with one of his own glove hands to trance her cheek bone. On his pinky finger held a new ring and matched the one Elanye wore on hers. His eyes twinkled with a genuine happiness Charlie seen when he was truly happy. Smile spread across his face had Charlie on verge of tears at this sight.
"Here," Elanye pulled a handkerchief from her clutch, "Don't want to show up on heaven's embassy a mess."
Charlie ended up hugging Elanye as her father was wedged in the middle rather happy over this situation. Vaggie didn't get a chance to back out when she was pulled into the hug.
8*8
Corbin brought Hepzibah over to the Stolas' palace on one of his days off to introduce her to Octavia. Just he decided to show up with his cousin in tow at an awkward moment. Servent imp took them to where Octavia was watching her dad and Blitzo. View of Her father being confronted by Blitzo in his own backyard was mildly disturbing.
"Hey," Octavia greeted Corbin and Hepzibah, "Seems our plans have been put off."
"Is that … " Hepzibah pointed out the famous imp named Blitzo.
"Yes," Octavia was happy about it, "That's him."
"Let's get introductions out of the way," Corbin thought it best, "Princess Octavia of Ars Goetia, meet the daughter of legendary Stringy Jack aka Hepzibah Jolene Bloodmarch."
"No way," Octavia grew excited, "Your dad is like my favorite old legends."
"Which is your favorite part?" Hepzibah asked.
Corbin stayed out of their conversation by shifting to one with raised voices and an upset and heartbroken Stolas. Where he didn't have to put his training to use to see the hurt the two displayed. Withdrawn body language and expressions alone told him this wasn't going to end well. To only have his attention shift back to his cousin and Octavia when asked about his aunt.
"Is it true your aunt won a demon duel against Miss. Mayday?" Octavia asked him.
"More like a singing competition." Hepzibah corrected her.
"Charlie held a dance party." Corbin.
A dance type of party took place at the hotel with their residents and guests semi- formally dressed. Wywave on his saxophone, Adam on his guitar, Lucifer on his violin, and Alastor on piano. Were the music they dance the night away with Alastor's shadow or Corbin as filler dance partners. Also gave was a chance for Hepzibah to make her debut before Lucifer smothered her.
"Plans to hang out in the background are scrapped," Hepzibah turned away from the drama unfolding, "Can we hang out at Uncle Luci's place?"
"Funny and can't," Corbin shook his head, "Charlie is having a garden tea party with the hotel's residents, so they can meet her new siblings. Uncle Wywave and Adam are also attending as Elanye is playing hostess."
"Wait!" Octavia got an idea, "What are you doing for Allhalloween?"
"My aunt arranged for me to meet my parents and twin in the living world," Corbin smiled, "Then I am free."
"Need moral support?" Octavia asked him.
That's how on eve on Allhalloween, at 666 south maple avenue, where an annual party took place. One hosted by Verosika with all the former lovers, one night stands, and exs of a certain Imp. From the food to the games were all about dislike is this imp, that was noticed by Elanye. Rather tight fitting habit showed off all her curves with thigh high slits. Her thigh length, white lace, stocking clad legs with 4 in heels, black pumps with ankle strap with an individual star enclosed in a circle pendant. Wooden beaded string with the same pendant hung from her cord tied her waist. Simple red lipstick on her lips and wore a veil correctly upon her head.
"Sexy nun?" Lucifer asked her about her costume, "Me likey."
"Alastor and my brother are behind this," She recalled how they convinced her, "Bloodmarch family usually celebrated Samhain."
She was cheered up when she felt Lucifer's tail wrap and dive into one of her slips as he changed his form. Taking on a shirtless imp with standard blackened wings, tail, and horns upon his head. Black slacked with a simple belt and footwear while a Collar w/ attached bow tie and cuffs. His hair was combed back and torso was display for fellow party goers.
"You have to tell me about your fling with Blitzo." She ignored his tail.
"Anytime." He hissed in a teasing manner.
"Octavia. Hepzibah." She addressed who was with them, "Stay within the area and no alcohol since I don't want to get in trouble with Stolas, ok?"
Girls gave her ok as one was using a glamor to pass herself as a female beta ranked werewolf. Hepzibah was quite proud of herself for pulling off from fur to the claws. Octavia went for formal garb made from hell spider silk and material from feathers of slayed Exorcists. Star dust and metallic accessories made up the smaller details. Two wandered to one of the windows after being allowed to wander off from Elanye and Lucifer. On the front lawn they saw Corbin being hugged by his mother while his father and Uncle Jack stood by the side.
"Boo!" Victor's voice startled Octavia and Hepzibah.
He got punched by Hepzibah in the shoulder and gave a hug to Octavia while greetings were given. He didn't wear a costume as his black cat familiar was curled around his neck. Had a black corded bracelet with his birthstone, Fang of a dire and a grey wolf, and an individual star enclosed in a circle pendant. Wore an ear cuff and gemstone earrings in one ear Nd was casually dressed.
"Happy Samhain." He handed them some of his mom's homemade chocolates.
"I never knew your family celebrated the end of the harvest season." Octavia liked the sentiment.
"Always since my mom and dad are getting to meet Corbin," Victor looked out the window, "Mom and Aunt Elanye have been exchanging messages through their familiars for months. Planing this out for months since mom learned Corbin was safely in adterlife with family."
The rest of the night each group had was a nice once despite Stolas' performance and how wasted everyone else got.
8*8
Good mood everyone was in over a wedge Elanye planted for Charlie's cause and Elanye's win over a hellborn demon. Turned sour when Adam dropped a massive bomb of information about Lilith that shook everyone. He revealed that seven years ago when Lilith disappeared from hell without a trance. She made a deal with Adam and got a beach vacation for seven years. Left the parlor of people completely silent from the shock. Didn't last long when Elanye took Lucifer's hand with one of her alone as she put her tea cup down. Husk had to get Angel Dust to stop choking when tea when down wrong pipe. Niffty wasn't really affected by the news when she was petting Cornelius and Elanye's Tarantula. Alastor sat perfectly still with Zon refilling his tea cup rather uneffected. Hoo Hoo did his usual screeching from his perch over his discovery.
"I don't speak for everyone about this," She drew Lucifer's hand into her lap, "Whatever the explanation on why she did what she did will be shared when she gets back. Let's enjoy our tea and not let this not ruin our moment. Alright?"
Soothing flow of emotion through her side of their bond with cozy warmth and understanding. Mixed with the light brush of her thumb across his held hand had him remembering to breathe. Left him to return the squeeze of her held hand with his own and adjust his fingers. Having him use his tail to put down his empty tea cup and a shift toward Elanye.
"Alright," He found himself agreeing, "Nights I spent trying to sort out why she left, left me to slowly fall apart. Becoming distant from my daughter while I grew depressed and isolated."
Memories of when he was angry over their separation and Lilith disappearing were shared with Elanye. Blind fury that drew Satan to his back door of his mansion those years ago. Mixed with sadness and the start of Lucifer's depression soften Elanye's eyes with tears.
"Has made me realize about the time I am having now," He looked around the room of people and Charlie, "A future I want to spend more time developing."
Had him earning a hug from his daughter and Vaggie with Elanye pulled into it as everyone else was touched. Angel Dust and Husk cuddled closer to each other as Niffty sat between Chewy and Alastor. Wywave asked Adam if he had anything else to say, that he supposedly forgot. Corbin and Hepzibah
"Rad," Adam had Wywave face palming himself, "So … I am not in trouble?"
Chewy shut Adam up by switching his attention from his hell hog skin chew toy to Adam's plump rear. When those sharp teeth dug into the firm backside through a layer of denim and cotton. Adam's reaction was enough to get everyone laughing and lighten the mood. Leaving Zon to be the one to remove the Alastor clone by stroking him from head to spine. Which Hepzibah used her sinphone to get pictures of whole incident before Corbin took Chewy.
"What am I going to do with you?" Wywave grabbed Adam's chin.
"Force him to spend another night in the woods," Corbin hinted, "Worked last time."
"Tell me." Hepzibah had to hear this.
Wywave then claimed his lips in a kiss that got him to stop swearing and remember what he really meant to ask. Allowed Wywave to pull away and ask him if he was done being a jerk. Grin that appeared on Adam's face told Wywave that Adam had his head on straight now. Toward the direction in which Zon was preparing more tea from a kettle he warmed himself.
"What are you doing later?" Adam's question wasn't what everyone saw coming, "Wywave and I want to take you out."
"We've been wanting to visit the park for a picnic with the twins," Elanye insisted on a group date, "Charlie and Vaggie how about it?"
"Fun." Charlie squealed.
Hug ended as coos came from near by bassinets the twins were laying in. KeeKee was found with Luncian while Laiki was found curled up next to Samae. Bringing the twins amusement while watching and amusing them at the same time. Lucifer welcomed Elanye reclining into his embrace as Charlie took hold of Vaggie hand out of excitement. Shared with everyone the last time she visited the last as a little girl.
"More days like this?" Elanye asked Lucifer.
"Many more." He lay his head on her shoulder as his tail wrapped around her waist.
On to his shoulder hoo hoo joined them as Corbin and Hepzibah asked if they could practice their nature magic. One wanted to show the other elementals ones with a twist as other rolled his eyes.