It's about damn time.

"You are awfully optimistic Edward? remember, you are still not free, yet!" Faunus replied, "I'm positive because I know Ned very well, and I know he won't kill me." Edward explained as he hang by a chain from the ceiling of the wine cellar.

"Are you sure it is the same Ned we are talking about?" Faunus asked tilting his head, "Because he was the one who asked me to get rid of you, any way I wanted...And a bullet to the head is usually my way to be specific." he added winking.

Chuckling, "Ned is a business man who's also a man of his words! and now that you've struck a deal on his behalf, I'll be a free man Once I give Ned all the infos he needs.

Oh! and once I'm gone! I'm thinking about a vacation to the Bahamas! I soooo need some Me-time!" Edward replied.

Scoffing, "Huh? A vampire excited about sunlight and sand? pigs do fly after all." Faunus said while rolling his eyes.

Already worried about Ned Running a little late, and not texting him back, "You know something? Although he asked me to watch over you, I think you'll be fine on your own Edward." Faunus said heading for the door.

"Wait? you're leaving?" A suddenly nervous Edward asked, "Don't leave me alone in here! what if something happens to me? Ned said to keep an eye on me?" he added.

Scoffing, "Nothing is going to happen to you here so skip the drama and stay with Mama! After all mother knows best.

This hotel is more secured than the white house.

AND! it should be me that worries you the most! Because the more I have to babysit you, the more I think about our deal.

And while Ned is a man of his word, I am not necessarily A Man of mine." Faunus replied, "I will kill you if I stay here and listen to you any longer Edward, so ciao!" he added reaching for the door.

"Okay I promise I'll be quiet! just don't go!" Edward pleaded, "You are being weird all of the sudden? why do you want me to stay?

Did you forget we are enemies?" Faunus asked.

"I just don't want to be alone here...And even if you and I aren't buddies, I'd rather have you with me, than be alone." Edward said biting his lips.

"No! Gracias!" Faunus replied waving goodbye at Edward before he walked out of the door.

...Meanwhile...

As Yurei Sighed for like the thousand time while sitting on the edge of Jihi's desk, "Yurei my love...would you please...stop sulking?" Tacito said without lifting his head, he was too busy to deal with Yurei's mood but couldn't help but worry about him.

"I can't help it! It's so unfair! I'm their flesh and blood but all Yuri cares about is the Fucking Valentinos!" Yurei replied, "I'm the one they gave birth to!" he added.

"Yuri is dealing...with their own...issues...At the moment...not everything is... about you Yurei!

You can't forget...Yuri is a...person as well!" Tacito said.

"And what about what I'm dealing with?

I'm hurt and I feel abandoned!...I don't want to sound rude but you and I Taci, are a match made in heaven and hell.

We both were raised by people other than our real parents, because our real parents are parentally immature Assholes!" Yurei replied.

Chuckling, "I do agree...with you love...just A little.

Although I do...win the child...with the most...immature parent award...having Fernando as...my birth mother." Tacito joked.

Intrigued by Tacito's chill attitude, "Hey? How can you be so calm and positive? you sound like that TV character, what's her name again?

Right! Cristal Flores! Blake Carrington's wife!" Yurei said, "If I'm being...Cristal Flores...You are definitely...filling Blake's role.

You're making things...seem more complicated...than they should...Be!

When it comes...to family matters...a little Niceness...won't hurt you." Tacito replied.

Astonished, "Wow! today is such a weird day!" Yurei said, "So weird, that there's been so many written chapters about it.

It's not ending, and the author needs to hurry it up!" He added.

"Does me being...Positive...poses an issue...for you?" Tacito asked.

"Maybe? I'm not sure why you agreed on doing Yuri's pile of paperwork from hell, we could've spent the day somewhere else! And away from the Valentino's drama!" Yurei said annoyed.

"I asked for...a different job...from Yuri for...many reasons actually.

One being now...that I'm pregnant...I personally wanted...a less stressful...job.

Two...I actually enjoy...doing paperwork." Tacito said, "And Three...being that I'm...an antisocial And...I really hate...my job as...A witch like...terribly.

Usually being a...witch...requires a lot...of social interactions...and going out...And an unpredictable...schedule and clients...with shitty attitudes.

But now that...I'm doing this...paperwork...i gotta admit...I never felt...this comfortable working...before!

I haven't spoken...with anyone but...you all day!...it's a miracle!" Tacito's explanation made Yurei raise an eyebrow.

"All these years, You never really told me you hated being a witch this much?!" Yurei said in surprise, "Anyways, don't tell that to my nonbinary parent, who knows!

If Yuri knows you're enjoying this new work position, they might pick you to be the next Jihi! And then you'll be stuck in this place forever." Yurei added.

Smiling, "I wouldn't mind...it...actually." Tacito replied surprising Yurei even more.

As his mate carried on working, Yurei tilted his head to get a better look at Tacito and noticed How his soft smile stayed on, while he worked on the most boring looking paperwork Yurei has ever seen.

Yurei watched Tacito silently for few seconds, and thought how cute his mate looked wearing his reading glasses.

He also noticed how Tacito seemed to be peaceful and unbothered, despite all The bad things that happened today.

"It's weird you know..." Yurei spoke-up after his short Silence, "What's weird?" Tacito Asked without looking-up.

"DNA doesn't lie, Yet how come you're more like Muriel than your own biological parents?" Yurei questioned.

"Darling can you...elaborate?" Tacito asked.

"The fact that you need reading glasses, the smile and satisfaction on your face while you work the most boring job in the world.

Are all Muriel's little work habits.

Taci, You're glowing just like him when he works!" Yurei said smiling.

Finally lifting his head up so his glistening crimson eyes would meet Yurei's mismatched ones, "I assume you're... complimenting me love?" Tacito asked curiously.

Chuckling, "Yes I am! unless you consider being compared to 'The' Muriel, insulting!" Yurei replied.

"Gracias Mi amor...You've made my...day."

"I like it when you speak Spanish to me, Taci."

"You like anything...that I do." Tacito replied chuckling, "Why wouldn't I?! you're an amazing person!" Yurei said.

"You're exaggerating again...How come you...never run out...of sweet things...to say to...me?" Tacito asked.

"Blame it on our bond, but I never ran out of sweet things to say, because...well! I never ran out of love for you.

You're the only person I love the most and trust in this whole world Taci! you have no idea how much I'm blessed just to know you." Yurei replied.

Just then, a tired Jasper walked inside the office from the workshop door, "And here comes a Valentino! just in time to ruin my romantic moment." Yurei said rolling his eyes at Jasper's arrival.

"Has anyone seen Yuri? how long do I have to stay here?" Jasper asked while yawning, "I get it that they want me to be Their replacement as a Jihi, but locking me up in the office isn't gonna make me love the job." he Added.

"Wait a sec!" An idea popped inside Yurei's head, he stood-up from the desk and faced Tacito with a sparkling eyes.

"It's about damn time that Yuri realizes that they're blessed Too, for knowing you Taci." He said smiling.

A little puzzled, "I know this...stance of yours...Yurei are you...planning something again?" Tacito asked.

"Our little talk and Jasper's sudden entrance has inspired me.

So Now, I'm gonna go find my nonbinary Parentally immature parent to share this idea with!" Yurei said smiling bigger than before.

Annoyed since he got ignored, "Did you two hear what i just said?" Jasper asked.

"I did hear...you Jasper and...yes!...Yuri was here...a while ago...and No you...can't leave yet.

And as for...you Yurei I... Appreciate you specifically...leaving the office...it would help...me focus on...doing my work.

However!... if you are...going to bother... Yuri...I suggest you...keep me company... instead.

The two of...you just fought...we don't need...anymore family drama." Tacito replied.

"Yuri and Yurei fought? over what?" Jasper asked, "Over your family, but Don't worry!

I'm actually going on a peaceful mission!" Yurei replied enthusiastically, "And you're coming with me Jasper!" he added.

"What?!" Jasper looked at Yurei with a mix of skepticism and surprise, "Absolutely not Yurei!...Jasper has to...stay in the...office." Tacito replied.

"Don't worry love! I'll make sure Yuri doesn't scold you again about Jasper!" Yuri said.

He then quickly reached for Jasper, grabbing his hand, and The two teleported away before Tacito could do anything about it.

Touching his belly, "I love your...father...but sometimes he...drives me crazy." Tacito said.

...Meanwhile...

When Jade opened the door, Hey Jade." Garrick greeted her.

"Mom? Horse face!" Jade was surprised when Ned returned with Garrick, "Only I can call Garrick 'Horse face'." Ned replied.

"I Know it's almost dinner time, but earlier I sent away the only maid that was left here because she was hella stressed." Jade said, "Can we order pizza?" She added asking, then noticed someone hiding behind Garrick's tall frame.

"Umm, who's there?" Jade asked tilting her head to see who's behind Garrick, and saw Fernando.

"Please tell me that's just Faunus dressed in jeans and sneakers." Jade said frowning.

"Faunus would probably get an allergic reaction if he wore any shoes without heals." Fernando replied.

"EWW FERNANDO?! why did you bring him here mom?! I thought he's no longer gonna pretend to be Faunus!" Jade asked.

"I came in peace! I promise!" Fernando said, "You better be! or you're gonna leave in pieces!" Jade replied.

"Jade, Freddie is my guest, whether you like it or not and yes, you can order pizza." Ned said.

Sighing, "Can we just go inside?" Garrick asked, "Yeah, Whatever." Jade replied and the small group of men walked inside the house.

After closing the door behind them, Jade followed to the living room where Grey in Edward's body, sat on a couch, playing with Choco the cat.

"I'm starting to get a picture about why you were nervous bringing me here Ned." Fernando said while eyeing Grey.

"Just remember what you promised me." Ned said, "I still think this is a bad idea." Garrick replied.

"Choco! Come here sweetie!" Ned called the brown furrball, and Choco immediately lept from Grey's lap and hurried to Ned's side.

The little pet started tugging on the doctor's pants enthusiastically, So Ned picked her up close to his face and nuzzled her nose gently.

"The cat must...adore you so...much." Grey said giggling softly.

"She does, And I'm glad you're awake Grey, how are you feeling?" Ned asked.

"I'm sorry I...must've given you...all...a big scare." Grey said, "But I feel...fine." he added.

"He talks just like Tacito..." Fernando mumbled to himself.

Just then, Henrietta walked into the living room with her seventh cup of coffee in hand, "Jade, When will your mother come back?" she asked before she noticed Ned, Garrick and Fernando.

As soon as Fernando saw Henrietta, he glared at Ned then took a deep breath to calm himself and sighed.