001; text; l.morningstar

[dealwiththe]

[ Probably after the sitch with Theo is resolved - late at night? Early in the morning? Who knows. Time is pretty meaningless to Lucifer. #relatable. ]

I think introductions are in order. My name is Lucifer Morningstar, and I'm a new warden here. For those that recognize my name, yes, I'm probably who you think I am, no, it's not a mistake, and no, I'm not here to kill, maim, torture or eat anyone's soul.

I don't think a soul would have much nutritional value.

Anyway, I'm glad to be here, and I'm used to getting lots of questions, so ask away.

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What would the over-under be on getting a piano in here do you suppose? Just curious. It's been ages since I've been able to play, and the minibar makes me nostalgic.

[ ooc: if you had a TDM thread with Lucifer, let me know if you'd like it to be game canon or not! I'm fine either way. ♥ ]

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[rank1]

That's the problem. Who is going to make the world less shitty when all anyone does is stare at the ceiling, griping about how it's not enough for them? Who is there to fight when everyone with power just talks in platitudes, wants you to think about yourself? I'm so sick of it.

[He shifts on the spot, settling a hand on his belt.]

We just should get this over with and fight.

[dealwiththe]

[ That gets a laugh from Lucifer. ]

You're tired of people doing nothing, so the something you want to do is pick a pointless fight with me? What problem in the world does that solve?

[ Lucifer doesn't change his stance in the slightest. He's there, seemingly wide open. ]

[rank1]

Hey. I'm selfish, too.

[Walking away has always been a struggle.

Travis is quick. He may not be superhuman, or a god, but he is trained and bloodthirsty and he makes no apologies for it. No hesitations. He pulls the shiv from his pocket and in one fluid motion, slashes it across Lucifer's throat.

It shatters, of course.

But it feels good.]

[dealwiththe]

[ Lucifer remembers that kind of pointless, undirected anger quite well. He spent thousands of years stewing in it, and yeah, he remembers how good it could be to let some of it out in physical violence.

Which is why he lets Travis try to shiv him. Again - it does nothing to him, so it hardly matters. But, unlike Travis, Lucifer is superhuman (though not a god). He's had thousands of years to pick up skills, hone his reflexes. So when the shiv breaks, before Travis can react he will find his wrist caught in an iron grip. It's not painful - Lucifer won't harm Travis at all - but his grip is basically unbreakable, and any blows Travis manages to land won't affect him in the slightest. ]

I didn't realize I'd need the handcuffs so soon.

[ He does have them, though, and he's pulling them out to restrain the poor sod. ]

[rank1]

[There's no surprise in it breaking. In a fairer world, he thinks, he'd be covered in blood right now. That he's not drenched feels like a robbery. The fantasy of taking Lucifer's throat is the only satisfaction there is, his fingers still wound around the shattered "handle" of the makeshift shiv. He deserved blood, he thinks.

Travis resists for that reason alone, even if it's fruitless, even the most he can do is rumple Lucifer's fancy goddamn clothes. Anything to get the heartrate up.

He snaps, right in Lucifer's face, even as he thrashes in his grip:]

Fucking pussy!

[dealwiththe]

[ Travis may as well be a rather wriggly rag doll, for all the good it does him. Neither his struggles, nor his insults bother Lucifer in the slightest. He just pulls him over to the tiered seating and handcuffs him there, to free his hands up to pull out his CommLink. ]

You'll need to calm down, Mister Touchdown.

[rank1]

[Travis's chest is heaving from the effort by time he's shackled in place, but he keeps going, yanking himself against the cuffs like he'd happily break his own wrists before calm down.]

This is exactly what I mean, you know! You fucking therapist types –– real fucking inconvenient for you when someone wants more than just navel-gazing!

[dealwiththe]

Yes, those are the two options. Pointless navel-gazing, and pointless violence.

[ Lucifer submits his report, then tucks the CommLink back into his jacket before straightening his cuffs a bit. ]

I'll return in an hour.

[ He picks up the pieces of the shiv on his way out. ]

[rank1]

[Travis just gives a long, drawn-out moan of frustration, and a very loud:]

FUCK!