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[dealwiththe]

[ Ah look, a new, and very handsome, face on the network! Enjoy your first look at Lucifer, residents of Navi. You're welcome.

He looks about forty, and sounds British, though he is of course neither. His smile, while wide and brilliant and charming, doesn't quite reach his eyes, which can best be described as "sad puppy dog brown". He's very well-dressed, though there might be a drop of blood or two on the otherwise-pristine collar of his white dress shirt - from a cut that's healing nicely on his temple. ]

Right, introductions are in order, I think. I'm Lucifer - Morningstar, yes, that one. Ruler of Hell, Satan, Beelzebub, all of that, but probably not the Devil you know. I'd rather keep the murder attempts at a minimum, they're very annoying. I don't lie, I don't kill, and I don't eat babies - that was a joke, I had no idea Dante would take me literally on that one. Milton got a little closer to the truth but the metaphors are always way off!

[ He sighs, shrugs, and pulls out a flask, taking a swig from it, then scowling at it for a moment. ]

Right, so, ask away, everyone always has questions, but I have a few as well. I don't suppose anyone has any decent liquor on board?

[ He tips the flask, and nothing comes out. He's empty. SAD TROMBONE. ]

And can we make requests? Perhaps we can try to stop off at a planet with a halfway decent piano bar next. It's been ages since I've seen the inside of one that wasn't a Hell loop.

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[albatrossomen]

Ah, I suppose your unique talents would lend themselves well to such an endeavor. You do not seem particularly troubled by the loss of your... acquaintance?

[He didn't say friend, after all. Eventually Murmur will learn about the Detective. Someday.]

Good to hear. I know they are not the same, but I would hate to hear of a messy breakup between you two, we were on friendly terms in my own universe.

[What's an angel doing being on friendly terms with Lilith? We just don't know.]

[dealwiththe]

Delilah. She was a… protege, of sorts. But it was years ago. And her killer got the punishment he deserved.

[ No use crying over spilled milk. Besides, she’s not in Hell. He checked. ]

…And I get the sense you’re referring to someone else now, unless the Lucifer in your universe also had a whirlwind week-long Vegas marriage to a beautiful lounge singer named Candy!

[albatrossomen]

I expect nothing less.

[He also expects that. If she was someone he was at least mildly attached to, this Lucifer did seem like the type to look.]

Forgive my presumption. No, not quite, I was thinking of another old flame though in retrospect the word marriage should have tipped me off. She never was one for such constrictive, traditional roles. Especially not after that messy fall out with Adam.

[dealwiththe]

Lilith? We were good friends, nothing more.

[ Not that their friendship was insignificant in any way! ]

We had some particularly good times in 18th century France!

[albatrossomen]

Understood.

[He'd ask about the Lilim but that might be too much too soon. Another time.]

It does sound like you have a fair few stories to tell. I'd be interested in hearing a few should you be feeling nostalgic at some point, I do love a good story.

[dealwiththe]

I have so many stories. Until I get my hands on a piano, I may just have to regale everyone with some. I’m better in person, though.

[ A consummate performer, Lucifer is always best with a live audience he can play off of. ]

That observatory isn’t bad. Acoustically, I mean.

[albatrossomen]

Why not? The observatory is arguably the best room on the ship, both acoustically and visually. A show could offer a reprieve from cabin-fever induced ruminations.

[There are more than a few on board who like to ruminate.]

[dealwiththe]

If there's one thing I can guarantee you, it's that everyone on this space ship needs a way to get out of their own heads. And I'm the best Devil for the job.

[ You're welcome in advance. ]

[albatrossomen]

I wonder if Navi can hear from where they are? They could probably use the distraction as well. Imagine being tied into all of us at the same time?

[Horrifying. It's loud enough without a direct link.]

[dealwiththe]

Well, they'll get a better show now that I'm aboard, at least.

[albatrossomen]

Of that I am certain. However, I believe it time I leave you to your party planning in peace.