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I could have told you that. The Detective isn't exactly the spiteful type.

[Her ability to look past her personal resentment of the dungbeetle told him that much.]

Not to mention, until her demise, she had no notion of anything outside of that small little box most people think their world resides in. Frankly, when I first found it out, I thought she was an angel herself, but if she is -- or was, she's not aware of it at all.

I had to see it for myself. You two and Mazikeen aren't much, but you're all I've got from home. For once, you judged someone's character right.

[John frowns down at his drink, swirling the liquid in it before finishing it off. Something about this isn't sitting right with him, and he can't put his finger on it.]

I wish I had anything better to tell you about that. I know magic affects her, she can feel it going through her. Lit up like a girl having her first orgasm. No mental defenses though that I'm seeing. It's strange. If she was a weapon, knowing or unknowing, I'd expect her to be mentally armoured like a tank. She's a mystery, Lucy.

[There's a quiet sigh, a moment of controlling his reaction before he shoots John a tight smile.]

I do like the little glow trick. Did you tell her you'd be snaking about in her mind? Offer her someone there to be sure you didn't do anything nasty?

[John doesn't return the smile, shaking his head a bit in reply.]

I didn't go into her mind, Lucifer. I told you that if I did that, I wanted you there or someone she trusts. Even with permission, that's invasive in a way I don't like. All I did was put a small magic charge through her to see if someone else had cursed her, influenced her or if she herself was a trap. Before I did, I explained it all to her first.

I wouldn't give you my word on that and then go behind your back.

I'd say you wouldn't be the first, but then, most were never as aware of the truth of it like you've been. Fair enough. So what was the good news? That she's not a trap or that she's not aware?

I gave my word, Lucy. Would have kept it even if you were a powerless demon like the rest of us.

The good news is that she's aware of what she is, wants it gone and is aware it could be used against you. She's more concerned about you acting like a fool, getting yourself hurt due to her. You found yourself a decent human.

How do you want to proceed from here? I don't want to pull something out of her that might be her just because she wants it gone so you don't get hurt.

[His lips quirked at that, John always having such a wonderful tone to add to any conversation. He could see why something like that might have irked his replacement.

His fingers tap along his leg as he ponders that, then gives him a shrug.]

Leave it be. As it is, it's not harming her. It's seemingly a part of her. Seems rather idiotic to risk harming her to remove it when you've no idea what 'it' is, just because I might get a papercut. No, it can stay where it is. The worst has already happened, anyway.

[John nods, leaning back in his splintering chair with his feet propped up on the display case.]

All right. That's something between you two, not my place to meddle. That said, be careful because if you get your soul ripped out, she's going to make me come along to rescue you. Bet she won't even get me any good cigarettes or drink for the whole effort.

She might have a twitch for magic. You want a full stop on that too?

That's up to her. I don't know if I could see her trying to dabble in the arcane. She's too... grounded. If it pleases her to learn and you're up for the challenge, it's no concern of mine.

Fair enough. Going to give her a drink to steady her and then send her home then. Any bad effects, let me know. Shouldn't be, but you never know.

She's there now?

[Well. Hell.]

Ask her if she'd like me to meet her there to bring her home. Just in case.

That she is. I wouldn't send her home to you without knowing your opinion on things. She knows that same as you do.

Will do so. If it's a 'no', I'll tell when she's leaving although I'm going to ask you don't make too much noise on the roof when you arrive anyway. Stalking isn't attractive, Lucifer.

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You're very cheeky for someone that knows exactly what I'm capable of, Magician. Reminds me of Maze.

I just don't wear the leather as well or have a desire to stab humans for existing. I'm probably much more fun in bed too since I've got bits I'm guessing she doesn't.

You're always free to find out yourself. I think she'd be curious about you. Wondering if there's anything to the hype.

She and I already visited, Lucy. Had a nice chat. Didn't kill anyone. A good playdate all told.

This is me, utterly not surprised.

[Even if she hadn't told him she'd done so, he couldn't see her not checking John out at some point.]

Was it an interesting playdate? Or one that I don't want to hear anything about?

You think she'd let me exist here if she thought I was a danger? I'm sure I'd end up Lost again.

We complained about dead humans wearing Halloween costumes of angels and demons. The importance of not giving feathers or blood to magicians who can do bad things with them. Then we went back to how stupid humans were. How much she misses Hell. How much I didn't. Things like that.

What, no sex? I'm not sure which of you I'm more disappointed in.

We couldn't decide who was going to be on top and who got to hold the knife. Things like that can kill a relationship.

I'm quite certain you're both switches-- though, to be fair, Maze generally likes to hold the knife with everyone but me. Still, shame, shame, John. You missed out. It's well worth trying at least once in your life. Or afterlife.

You know how I like to have sharp things in mine when they could get near my tender bits. She didn't seem too willing, Lucy, and I like that in a woman. Or a demon.

Asking Chloe now. She isn't going to be happy you want to leave this bond between you alone. I think she's honestly afraid of you getting hurt.

Frankly, I'm more interested in why you insist on referring to it as a bond and not some celestial area of effect that just happens to be directed at me. There's no ties between her and I. Well, none that are mystical in nature. She's not linked to my soul, or any such nonsense, John.

I call it that because I don't know what it is. It isn't an area of effect because it affects only you. Were it all angels, demons or even ones on par with your abilities, I could go with area.

Oh shut up. You do so have ties between you. How deeply I don't know.

Come on over. She wants you here. You can take her home and talk about it.

For the record, I think you're a bit of a prat.

[Bond. Pff. There was no bond. ~~DENIAL~~]

I'll be there in a shake.

Video - because Lucifer might trip over his own ego there.

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Video - because that's not the only big thing Lucifer might trip over ... ;)

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Video - because maybe it does and John's going to find out the hard way

Video - because Lucifer shouldn't start problems he can't finish

Video - because Luci always finishes, John. Always.

Video - because John wonders if both do or just Lucy

Re: Video - because John's a rude assturd and Luci's a giving lover. >|

Video - because Lucifer has yet to do anything but strut about

Re: Video - because John hasn't actually asked him for anything yet

Video - Because John will have to remedy that for less stress

Re: Video - Because Lucifer knows these things.

Video - because Lucifer hasn't gotten that bed replaced yet

Video - because John never appreciates his efforts

Video - because John does so because he knows of Lucifer

Video - because Lucifer needs approval. CONSTANTLY

Video - because John gives it to his peacock too

Video - because Lucifer is perfectly fine with that. Pet him more, human.

Video - because Lucifer's peacock feathers are the best, wonderful

Re: Video - because John wants to pet the feathers...

Video - because John really does and no one else lets him

Video - because John needs a goddamn bath

video - because all John has is a freezing cold shower that can spray blood.

Video - because Lucifer has an orgy shower and John should come visit

Video - because John would like that but Lucifer may have cameras

Re: Video - because nuh uh, that breaches consent laws and he's not a perv

Video - because John would go for that then.

Video - because Lucifer totally knows how to bring all the milkshakes to the yard

Video - because Lucifer might trip over his own ego there.

Video - because that's not the only big thing Lucifer might trip over ... ;)