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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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[potentialed]

A pound of flesh might do.

[ Can you hear how dry his tone is, Lucifer? That should tell you a lot. ]

Though I'm pretty sure there isn't a gift that can really make up for that sort of thing.

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[hellicious]

[Yes, Stephen, he can hear that. You're not very subtle.]

Tried that. Don't really think that's the type of thing sh-- this person would want. I'd rather not hear 'time' as an answer, but...

[Can Stephen hear the sigh? The world weariness in that soft breath?]

I think that might be all I can give that they'll accept.

[potentialed]

[ He tends to reserve that for people that haven't done what Lucifer is alluding to. ]

That and distance. Space. Forgiveness isn't really something you can push and it's not something you're entitled to, either.

[ And yes, he's speaking from experience in this. Probably isn't very subtle in that regard, either. ]

[hellicious]

Forgiveness? I don't need... well. Yes, I suppose. I mean, it's not as if I wasn't honest. It's just a little... difficult when someone doesn't believe it. Or can't really. Not that I expect anyone to. Not without proof.

[Another sigh.]

Never without the bloody proof.

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[ikols]

[ Tapping his chin because this is clearly an important topic and he hopes he looks concerned enough. ]

... Breakfast.

[hellicious]

[Save him from serious trickster gods.]

Tried that one once. Didn't quite work out as planned.

[ikols]

But what better way to say, 'Sorry I screwed up your yesterday, I'm starting off your today the best way I can'? I would venture to say the recipient was ungrateful, especially if bacon was involved.

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[couldkillthedevil]

You didn't break anything.

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[hellicious]

I beg to differ.

[hellicious]

Bacon was involved.

[See? He knew he hadn't done anything wrong in that instance.]

But still, I don't quite think that has the same... message I'm trying to relay this time.

[ikols]

Damn.

[ So few options left! ]

Flowers? A dinner for two? Money? Er, what do they like?

[hellicious]

It's a little difficult to go into specifics without, well, being specific. But suffice to say, I don't think any of those will do the trick. This... person is a bit more substantial. Less superficial. Which, I suppose, is both a blessing and a curse.

[He had a feeling this helpful soul was a bit more like himself in ways.]

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[deceitful]

A fruit basket and a get well card, maybe.

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[hellicious]

Don't think that quite fixes finding out that everything you know is a lie.

[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.