[ Oh Blitz. ] We both knew we would get in trouble for me lending you my grimoire if we were discovered. It was hardly something I could allow you to face alone, especially when I saw that you were about to be executed. Even through it all, I never felt what you were doing for me was out of obligation or a debt to be repaid.

[ He just... he couldn't fully bring himself to believe that Blitz had feelings for him, the same ones Stolas harbored. Losing Octavia tore at his heart and dragged him down with each passing day. There is no regret in saving Blitz's life, even when he'd thought his own head would be on the chopping block next. Right now, he's so grateful to be in a place where he can have this talk with Blitz to start something new - something real. ]

I may have saved your life in that trial, but you saved mine in so many other ways. Living without my powers, my title, my empty manor - those aren't the things I can't live without. You showed me what a home is supposed to be, finally gave me the courage to break free from Stella, literally saved me from an assassin.

[ Twice, even if Blitz had only sent Millie and Moxxie the second time. They are part of Blitz's family who risked their lives for his. ]

You aren't alone in being scared, as I'm afraid I'm going to fuck it all up and push you too fast. Too far out of reach. Yet I'm willing to risk it if you are, Blitzy.

[ So much was said then, so much came out wrong or had bad timing. His fingers brush over one of Blitz's horns, softly and so gentle. Stolas' smile is warm and happy - happier than it's been in a while. ]

Will you be my boyfriend? [ No matter how big their confessions might be, he doesn't want to jump ahead. Start small and work their way up. However... ]

And my top? [ There's some of the horny bird that Blitz knows as he trills out the question as a seduction. ]