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[maddest]

"But, you were willing to with Michael, so obviously you've had a glimpse of who you would be."

Curious, fingers carding through his hair again.

"That's interesting- but I want to know why Ukitake, Unohana, and Alphonse made you feel, this week, like you were near that cliff edge."

[thelightbringer]

He's thought about this, too. It's not something he would normally discuss, but he knows Break will see it anyway. He'd rather get feedback, to see what opportunities it opens. Or closes.

"A few reasons. One is that they don't like me, and they're all willing to fight me. Maybe even eager for it. So like I said the other night--when they started talking to me like we're friends, it made them feel two-faced."

[maddest]

"I don't think that's really what it made them feel though. This might be a culture clash between humans and angels."

He tries to work out how to explain this.

"For us, when there's someone we know we need to get along with- for a friend, say, who begs us- we try to be polite and friendly until it sticks and turns into something more genuine. The actions come first, the feelings sometimes coming a second."

[thelightbringer]

It's working on Al. Lucifer hadn't been sure he'd be able to get that relationship moving where he wanted it again, not after the fight. But now that he's spoken to Al it seems to be doing better than it had been weeks ago.

"...Makes sense. But I doubt it's going to stick with Jyuushirou. I wouldn't hold my breath for it."

[maddest]

"Do what you can."

He instructs him.

"It's important to me that you try."

[thelightbringer]

"I am. It will be better for all of us if it works."

He sighs and turns his head to look at Break.

"Tell me again why you want this?"

All of 'this', not just the manipulative or clumsy efforts at playing nice with the city.

[maddest]

"Because I can envision a future in which there is cocoa, cheer, and teapots."

Explaining, albeit not very well.

[thelightbringer]

He smiles in that oddly human way he has.

"As long as you always give me the best cup."

[maddest]

"Always."

Smiling.

"Thank you. Do you feel a little better?"

[thelightbringer]

"Mmhmm."

And he does seem content. All it takes is reassuring him that he's the favorite; who knew?

"Are you? It's early to be sleeping on the couch."

[maddest]

"I've been drowsy. I think I'm getting a bug."

Laughing, stretching a little.

[thelightbringer]

Lucifer had never been especially generous with his powers. But now that he couldn't help if he tried, he has to wonder how humans deal with being so helpless all the time.

"I would-"

If he could.

"Ice packs seemed to help when I was sick."

[maddest]

"Yes, but you're an ice-monster."

He reminds him, smiling indulgently.

"Get me a blanket?"

[thelightbringer]

"I prefer the term snowman."

He ruffles Break's hair, then gets up and finds one of their many ratty blankets. He takes him the heaviest one.

"I found a willing servant to take care of those beehives I found."

[maddest]

"Honey."

Nostalgic, stretching out a little more.

[thelightbringer]

"Oceans of it, maybe. However much three hives will give you two."

He absently checks Break for fever, the way Unohana had taught him and Castiel to do.

[maddest]

He's fine, it's just a bit of overtiredness. He does smile at the attentiveness, though.

"Is that right?"

[thelightbringer]

"But Gabriel is a glutton, so..."

He meets Break's gaze.

"You might have to thumb wrestle him or tie him up in a basement."

[maddest]

"Don't get jealous when I do. It won't mean nearly as much as when I tie you up in my basement."

[thelightbringer]

That gets a laugh, a playful shove.

"You're such a brat. If you enjoy it, you'll have to make it up to me."

[maddest]

"You wish."

Gleeful, snuggling down in his blanket. Life could be worse.

[thelightbringer]

He stretches out his legs, quite cozy sitting there on the floor.

"You say that now, but the second you had him in chains you'd be thinking, 'But where's Lucifer? I need an angel who doesn't talk in references'."

[maddest]

"You do serve your purpose, don't you?"

Grinning.

[thelightbringer]

He snorts, and bites Break's lower lip lightly, despite whatever 'bug' Break is fending off.

"What 'purpose'? Keeping everyone on their toes?"

[maddest]

"And making me laugh."

Now and again.