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[hellicious]

[It might be fitting that Lucifer's first foray into the network of the new world he'd found himself on was an inquiry for trying to fix something he'd mucked up. It might well give a good glimpse into the fact that Lucifer didn't see too much outside of what affected him and those he cared about. This fell under that umbrella.

For those watching, they'll see an adult male with a charming British accent and dark hair and eyes, smiling at the screen in an attempt to cover just how important the question was to him.]

What would be a good gift idea for someone that says something along the lines of 'Sorry I broke you'? I'm not entirely sure chocolates will cut it.

[A moment and then he realizes how that may be construed.]

Not physically broke, mind you. More... theologically and mentally.

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[deceitful]

It opens up dialogue. Either they'll hate it so much they demand something else in way of reparation, or accept it.

What will you do if they don't want your apology?

[hellicious]

It's less an apology, as I've not really done anything -wrong-, and more just...

Being the bearer of the truth can be a bit of a burden.

[deceitful]

Sounds like "not really" is more of a "I don't want to admit I did something wrong" to me. But then again, I don't have the full grasp of your situation.

[hellicious]

More like I drew the curtain back on what was really out there in the world and I don't think this particular person was ready to handle that.

[deceitful]

Meaning they would've had to face it sooner or later. Frankly, I think you did them a favour.

[hellicious]

Well, not until they died, but this particular individual would have gone upstairs, so I think it would have ended well on that side. I'm still waiting for them to see that I was just doing as they asked.

[He was both feeling defensive over someone speaking ill of Chloe, knowing or not, and of himself, as he didn't feel being honest with her had been the wrong thing to do. Still, finding out that God is real, and so is His favorite fallen son... well. That takes a little while. Humans didn't handle divinity well.]

[deceitful]

[ Riverview seemed to hold all sorts, and this particular text made Peter stop and pause— put together the pieces. The username, the vague mention of "upstairs" pointed to a certain type of— well, not exactly person. Interesting. So even they had a conscience. ]

I'll take back my earlier suggestion then. If you're that familiar with them, then they'll either forgive you eventually or they won't. No use worrying about it.

[hellicious]

[The annoying part of that was that whoever this was, they were right.]

So there's no way to just slap something together and make it happen sooner? No special gift or song or... thing?

[deceitful]

You can try that approach, but some things can't be rushed or forced. It's a tricky thing, human emotions.

[hellicious]

Humans. Ridiculous creatures.

[And yet he was totally enamored of one and still loved being among the rest of them.]

[deceitful]

You're giving it a lot of effort for a ridiculous creature.

[hellicious]

Yes, well, this particular creature is worth it.

[Can Peter hear the sappy violins playing?]

[deceitful]

Oh, so it's like that. [ Now he can. ] Your kind did always seem to have a particular fondness for humanity.

[ He's testing the waters, trying to confirm his theory. ]

[hellicious]

My kind? Dear boy - you are a boy, yes? There's no other like myself.

[deceitful]

Comparatively speaking, I suppose I am. Though no one's called me a boy in years.

Anyway, if you're irreplaceable, can you really afford to be here?

[hellicious]

I can be where I choose to be, though I didn't quite choose here. Series of events, it seems. Wrong place, right time, or something to that effect.

You seem somewhat comfortable with who I am. Have we met?

[deceitful]

[ Interesting, that answer. A series of events. ]

Not to my knowledge. I've had run-ins with the supernatural before, that's all.

[hellicious]

You haven't run into a self proclaimed exorcist named Constantine, have you?

[deceitful]

I've never met someone by that name, no. Friend of yours? Or enemy.

[hellicious]

More like someone I like to poke at for a bit of fun. Pity he's not here. If anyone should feel displaced, it's that sod.

[deceitful]

Then I'll be sure to point him in your direction if he ever shows up.

You said earlier that you didn't choose to be here, but you could be wherever you chose. Is that true, even here?

[hellicious]

Apparently not. It's a bit more complicated than I'm used to. Can't quite leave here. Wasn't expecting to be here. But here I am.

[deceitful]

Making the best of it, I assume. Or trying to, considering your mishap with your human friend.

[hellicious]

This particular friend is smarter than most. I trust that they'll come to their senses on their own time. I was just hoping there was a quicker way to manage it.

[Translation: Satan was impatient.]