[ John might be surprised. He can be very nice under the right circumstances. He could be nice for John, even, if he were asked politely. Right now nice is the furthest from his mind.
But he isn't mocking the mage. No, quite far from it. ]
So I've heard. Rather unfortunate. Your thinking on the matter wasn't wrong in using the bastard. You couldn't have known the name you thought you needed was wrong. [ With binding Nergal for the spell with little Astra. Lucifer takes no delight at all in knowing that a child's soul is damned for all eternity over something so trivial as a technicality. ] It's what they do: demons. Trick. Use.
[ A sigh. ] Though it seems my siblings are taking their cues from Father. That or finally having enough of the same old thing.
Excuse me? [ This time the glass is discarded with a sharp clink on the table. He looks offended then a dawning look comes upon him. The laugh that escapes him is absolutely mirthless, a huff of air and his jaw works in agitation. ] That cheeky devil.
He doesn't have the juice to free your soul but he can shift to who it belongs under the right circumstances. It takes some doing but it isn't impossible. Which means he hasn't fallen but my dear brother is teetering dangerously over that precipice. [ Lucifer draws a breath in through his nose, humming in annoyance. Quickly, he shifts to get to his feet, buttoning his jacket as he does and reaches out to take the glass from the man near ready to cause a scene in his club. ] Enough of that.
He might not buy you dinner first, but I'll wine and dine you in a way you won't forget. Appetizers first, dear. [ He crooks a finger to indicate John should get up. ] I won't be flying coach so tell me you've got enough of that righteous anger in you to pop open a portal for us.
I want to have a bit of a reunion. [ His eyes flash red with the smirk that stretches over his lips. ] Show us some magic, Johnny.
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But he isn't mocking the mage. No, quite far from it. ]
So I've heard. Rather unfortunate. Your thinking on the matter wasn't wrong in using the bastard. You couldn't have known the name you thought you needed was wrong. [ With binding Nergal for the spell with little Astra. Lucifer takes no delight at all in knowing that a child's soul is damned for all eternity over something so trivial as a technicality. ] It's what they do: demons. Trick. Use.
[ A sigh. ] Though it seems my siblings are taking their cues from Father. That or finally having enough of the same old thing.
Excuse me? [ This time the glass is discarded with a sharp clink on the table. He looks offended then a dawning look comes upon him. The laugh that escapes him is absolutely mirthless, a huff of air and his jaw works in agitation. ] That cheeky devil.
He doesn't have the juice to free your soul but he can shift to who it belongs under the right circumstances. It takes some doing but it isn't impossible. Which means he hasn't fallen but my dear brother is teetering dangerously over that precipice. [ Lucifer draws a breath in through his nose, humming in annoyance. Quickly, he shifts to get to his feet, buttoning his jacket as he does and reaches out to take the glass from the man near ready to cause a scene in his club. ] Enough of that.
He might not buy you dinner first, but I'll wine and dine you in a way you won't forget. Appetizers first, dear. [ He crooks a finger to indicate John should get up. ] I won't be flying coach so tell me you've got enough of that righteous anger in you to pop open a portal for us.
I want to have a bit of a reunion. [ His eyes flash red with the smirk that stretches over his lips. ] Show us some magic, Johnny.