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TEST DRIVE MEME #38
Arrival
"Judgement has come upon you. God has deemed you worthy of Hell. But don't worry, it can still be undone," comes a soothing voice that echoes all around you. The voice promises comfort, hope even.
It may seem like a nightmare at first, despite all of that. Full of hellfire nipping at your skin and a sensation of being pulled down no matter how much you struggle or cry for help. Wretched, unseen hands pull at you, grip tight at your body, tighten on your throat, skeletal fingers grab at your face, slide in your mouth and jab at your eyes as they struggle for purchase. It feels like for a moment, they may snap your neck as they tug and pull. The more you resist, the more phantom hands are added to your struggling body.
It feels like they could tear you apart if you let them. The only thing to do is to let go and stop fighting.
And so you do.
Darkness and nothingness consumes you for a second, And it seems to linger for a long time. There is nothing at all. It must be lonely. But it won’t be forever.
Initially, everyone opens their eyes to a long, dark corridor made of stone. They find themselves in what appears to be a long queue with other sinners, palm bloody.
Characters find their bodies feel heavy and stiff, bruised with odd hand prints here and there that they received during their journey down below. A massive headache throbs behind their temples. They are urged forward to take a numbered ticket and wait their turn in the long line. As they're ushered forward through the corridor, their first stop will be to see Lilith, standing outside her office.
The woman in a smart suit and a friendly smile steps forward to greet sinners one by one. "I'm sorry for your rough landing. We've never gotten it quite as smooth as it was in the past. Please, let me see your hand--"
Once she has the sinner's hand, there's the warm, almost electric touch of magic that soothes away the aches and pains, heals the wound left behind on each sinner's palm. Lilith looks satisfied with her work and gives a nod. "There, all better. Please take your care package and continue on until you reach the stairs."
On their way out, sinners receive their 'package', a contract detailing all sins committed. If they look at the list closely enough they'll notice it's written with their blood. That explains the palm wound then. It's an old piece of parchment despite the freshly written letters upon it. They will also receive a slightly more modern smart phone. Think early generation Android and a pamphlet made by other sinners during their stay here with useful tips.
After that, sinners will be ushered on to a set of stairs where a guard waits. "Welcome to Penance," the demon says gruffly before motioning them on without an ounce of courtesy. "Don't hold up the line."
They seem to go on and wind forever, but eventually, they come upon what appears to be a lobby of a hotel. Once there, they will notice several shops and other areas around the front desk.
The demon at the front desk looks rather bored, but when sinners approach? He seems to snap to attention to offer whatever help they might need of him. He will at least direct to food or rooms to rest their wary bodies, or recommend sights to see around the hotel.
Stand Your Ground Curiously, every television within Hell seems to be covered with a sheet and wrapped in chains. If one listens closely at night, they'll hear murmuring coming from them. If any curious newcomer should try to remove the coverings, they will find them magically enchanted in some way that makes this impossible, however. If asked, the staff will explain that they're undergoing a cleansing to remove a curse placed upon them by evildoers. If pressed further, they'll hear talks of The Veiled Order.
But not to worry! There's plenty to do. Helluvacup needs to be rebuilt so the coffee demon and his prized hell rat on a harness and leash quit wandering the halls... the staff is rather tired of being bitten! Additionally, it feels like reality is shifting more often to showing what the pristine hotel may actually look like. It hasn't been that long since the buildings were flooded by lava and utterly destroyed. The beautiful interiors were too good to be true, and the veneer is cracking more severely now. At times, the illusion drops to the burnt out husk of a building, to rotting wood and torn, old furniture. Sometimes it's jarring enough to leave one dizzy before it simply flashes back to normal. Unfortunately, whenever these glitches occur, it is entirely possible to find one's self in an entirely different room than they meant. Wanted to grab a midnight snack? Have fun in that blood room. Wanted to take an innocent pee, minding your own business? You may accidentally walk into someone's room.
In which case, it is probably very advisable to not relieve yourself and find a more suitable area. What could possibly go wrong?
At least there does seem to be a break in the heat? Hell is an almost comfortable temperature, but there are already talks of the dreaded Fall coming soon. In Hell, Fall tends to feel more like the dead of winter, bt hopefully, there will be a skip to the usual snow and frigid temperatures.
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Reach Up High
Prompt I: WARNINGS: drills, torture, blood, lobotomy
Part of redemption is suffering, Darlings. That’s why sinners are drawn here. They will hurt, but they will also learn to become better people. One way or another.
The demons who bring sinners here have tied them quite firmly into a contraption that forces them to recline back with their heads trapped in a vice. If they look up, they’ll be able to see the whirring flash of metal from an active drill poised just overhead. They can squirm if they’d like, but it might be unsettling for the person bound behind them. Before they can vocalize any questions, they’ll hear the sound of Lucifer’s warm, soothing voice.
You have three minutes to figure it out.
Prompt II For those fortunate enough to escape the unplanned lobotomy, well, there's an easy task for you! As previously mentioned, Helluvacup and the hotel's own pool both need to be tidied up, or rebuilt in some cases. Any sinners who volunteer will be treated to free drinks and snacks, and receive appreciation from demonic staff. Plus, chipping in and helping your fellow sinners (and demons) is something God often encourages! It will be good for one sin removal overall. There will be building supplies, cleaning supplies, and anything else sinners need to push forward!
The staff also won't be put out if sinners would rather do a little bit of cleaning instead...
Besides, it's a rare opportunity to help import supplies to Hell. There are large crates of unnamed items, new furniture items, torture items, clothes, and more. There's also several boxes of nothing but pumpkin spice that veteran sinners, who know what every fall entails, may cringe at the sight of.
Follow Me Down
Prompt I WARNINGS: fire, disobedience
Speaking of pumpkin spice and torture devices... Well, sinners may find the prime opportunity for a bit of a bonfire if they're so inclined. It seems some demons are not looking forward to the months of pumpkin spice flavored foods or, well, working, really. These are young, reckless demons, but they've decided to help some of these new shipments get 'lost' by starting a large bonfire in a secluded place in Penance proper. They'll be asking sinners to help out. They'll supply the booze as they watch everything burn later!
If questioned about it, the demons will insist that it's just another part of the importing project. Everyone's trying to tell you to grab the crates and haul them somewhere, right? Into the fire is somewhere. Of course it's fine! You get points for being good little boys and girls every time you shut up and do what you're told. Why would anyone lie about that?
Perhaps it will come as a surprise, then, that anyone who participates will receive one sin added to their contract in the form of arson.
Prompt II WARNINGS: sex, aphrodisiacs, non-con, etc.
Club Penance has new shots for all to try! Eager incubi and succubi stand around with trays of them, eager to pass them off under the strobe lights and pounding music. The air is sweeter than even usual, the demons amping up the aphrodisiacs to ensure everybody has a good time, and there's plenty encouragement to get lost in the atmosphere. These shots all have a unique influence, although that part may have been left out... Oops.
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It may seem like a nightmare at first, despite all of that. Full of hellfire nipping at your skin and a sensation of being pulled down no matter how much you struggle or cry for help. Wretched, unseen hands pull at you, grip tight at your body, tighten on your throat, skeletal fingers grab at your face, slide in your mouth and jab at your eyes as they struggle for purchase. It feels like for a moment, they may snap your neck as they tug and pull. The more you resist, the more phantom hands are added to your struggling body.
It feels like they could tear you apart if you let them. The only thing to do is to let go and stop fighting.
And so you do.
Darkness and nothingness consumes you for a second, And it seems to linger for a long time. There is nothing at all. It must be lonely. But it won’t be forever.
Initially, everyone opens their eyes to a long, dark corridor made of stone. They find themselves in what appears to be a long queue with other sinners, palm bloody.
Characters find their bodies feel heavy and stiff, bruised with odd hand prints here and there that they received during their journey down below. A massive headache throbs behind their temples. They are urged forward to take a numbered ticket and wait their turn in the long line. As they're ushered forward through the corridor, their first stop will be to see Lilith, standing outside her office.
The woman in a smart suit and a friendly smile steps forward to greet sinners one by one. "I'm sorry for your rough landing. We've never gotten it quite as smooth as it was in the past. Please, let me see your hand--"
Once she has the sinner's hand, there's the warm, almost electric touch of magic that soothes away the aches and pains, heals the wound left behind on each sinner's palm. Lilith looks satisfied with her work and gives a nod. "There, all better. Please take your care package and continue on until you reach the stairs."
On their way out, sinners receive their 'package', a contract detailing all sins committed. If they look at the list closely enough they'll notice it's written with their blood. That explains the palm wound then. It's an old piece of parchment despite the freshly written letters upon it. They will also receive a slightly more modern smart phone. Think early generation Android and a pamphlet made by other sinners during their stay here with useful tips.
After that, sinners will be ushered on to a set of stairs where a guard waits. "Welcome to Penance," the demon says gruffly before motioning them on without an ounce of courtesy. "Don't hold up the line."
They seem to go on and wind forever, but eventually, they come upon what appears to be a lobby of a hotel. Once there, they will notice several shops and other areas around the front desk.
The demon at the front desk looks rather bored, but when sinners approach? He seems to snap to attention to offer whatever help they might need of him. He will at least direct to food or rooms to rest their wary bodies, or recommend sights to see around the hotel.
Stand Your Ground Curiously, every television within Hell seems to be covered with a sheet and wrapped in chains. If one listens closely at night, they'll hear murmuring coming from them. If any curious newcomer should try to remove the coverings, they will find them magically enchanted in some way that makes this impossible, however. If asked, the staff will explain that they're undergoing a cleansing to remove a curse placed upon them by evildoers. If pressed further, they'll hear talks of The Veiled Order.
But not to worry! There's plenty to do. Helluvacup needs to be rebuilt so the coffee demon and his prized hell rat on a harness and leash quit wandering the halls... the staff is rather tired of being bitten! Additionally, it feels like reality is shifting more often to showing what the pristine hotel may actually look like. It hasn't been that long since the buildings were flooded by lava and utterly destroyed. The beautiful interiors were too good to be true, and the veneer is cracking more severely now. At times, the illusion drops to the burnt out husk of a building, to rotting wood and torn, old furniture. Sometimes it's jarring enough to leave one dizzy before it simply flashes back to normal. Unfortunately, whenever these glitches occur, it is entirely possible to find one's self in an entirely different room than they meant. Wanted to grab a midnight snack? Have fun in that blood room. Wanted to take an innocent pee, minding your own business? You may accidentally walk into someone's room.
In which case, it is probably very advisable to not relieve yourself and find a more suitable area. What could possibly go wrong?
At least there does seem to be a break in the heat? Hell is an almost comfortable temperature, but there are already talks of the dreaded Fall coming soon. In Hell, Fall tends to feel more like the dead of winter, bt hopefully, there will be a skip to the usual snow and frigid temperatures.
.
Reach Up High
Prompt I: WARNINGS: drills, torture, blood, lobotomy
Part of redemption is suffering, Darlings. That’s why sinners are drawn here. They will hurt, but they will also learn to become better people. One way or another.
The demons who bring sinners here have tied them quite firmly into a contraption that forces them to recline back with their heads trapped in a vice. If they look up, they’ll be able to see the whirring flash of metal from an active drill poised just overhead. They can squirm if they’d like, but it might be unsettling for the person bound behind them. Before they can vocalize any questions, they’ll hear the sound of Lucifer’s warm, soothing voice.
"My dear guests, I’ve done a lot of thinking about what I can do to bring you closer together. Father often says that humans should love their fellow man. Maybe you just need some help building trust. I assure you that you’re both perfectly safe. If you stay still and chat, the drills will cause a little scratch, but nothing you can’t live through. Talk about your sins. Talk about your day. It’ll just take a few minutes before you can leave. Be nice, and whatever you do, don’t move a muscle."It’s at this point that sinners might notice that although they are rendered immobile from the waist up, their legs are free. They can push back their chairs and avoid the drills which are suddenly moving forward. But since they’re bound to someone else, pushing back will send their partner forward into their drill and surely condemn them to a messy death. If neither sinner moves, they can both survive. The drills will move close enough to tear the skin at their foreheads and perhaps scratch the skull underneath, creating a mild concussion at worst. But if the sinners were unable to make peace and stop themselves from moving, the drill is quite capable of pushing past bone and into the soft flesh of the frontal lobe. You can technically live with the kind of brain damage caused by an injury there, but do you really want to do that to your new close friend?
You have three minutes to figure it out.
Prompt II For those fortunate enough to escape the unplanned lobotomy, well, there's an easy task for you! As previously mentioned, Helluvacup and the hotel's own pool both need to be tidied up, or rebuilt in some cases. Any sinners who volunteer will be treated to free drinks and snacks, and receive appreciation from demonic staff. Plus, chipping in and helping your fellow sinners (and demons) is something God often encourages! It will be good for one sin removal overall. There will be building supplies, cleaning supplies, and anything else sinners need to push forward!
The staff also won't be put out if sinners would rather do a little bit of cleaning instead...
Besides, it's a rare opportunity to help import supplies to Hell. There are large crates of unnamed items, new furniture items, torture items, clothes, and more. There's also several boxes of nothing but pumpkin spice that veteran sinners, who know what every fall entails, may cringe at the sight of.
Follow Me Down
Prompt I WARNINGS: fire, disobedience
Speaking of pumpkin spice and torture devices... Well, sinners may find the prime opportunity for a bit of a bonfire if they're so inclined. It seems some demons are not looking forward to the months of pumpkin spice flavored foods or, well, working, really. These are young, reckless demons, but they've decided to help some of these new shipments get 'lost' by starting a large bonfire in a secluded place in Penance proper. They'll be asking sinners to help out. They'll supply the booze as they watch everything burn later!
If questioned about it, the demons will insist that it's just another part of the importing project. Everyone's trying to tell you to grab the crates and haul them somewhere, right? Into the fire is somewhere. Of course it's fine! You get points for being good little boys and girls every time you shut up and do what you're told. Why would anyone lie about that?
Perhaps it will come as a surprise, then, that anyone who participates will receive one sin added to their contract in the form of arson.
Prompt II WARNINGS: sex, aphrodisiacs, non-con, etc.
Club Penance has new shots for all to try! Eager incubi and succubi stand around with trays of them, eager to pass them off under the strobe lights and pounding music. The air is sweeter than even usual, the demons amping up the aphrodisiacs to ensure everybody has a good time, and there's plenty encouragement to get lost in the atmosphere. These shots all have a unique influence, although that part may have been left out... Oops.
Apple: Causes one to fall lust with the first person they see. They will absolutely be overwhelmed with the desire to have them and do whatever they must to receive their affections.
Cinnamon: Causes one to fall into love with the first person they see. Their heart will skip beats, they'll feel the urge to recite poetry, anything! Your love must be known.
Pumpkin: Causes one to fall out of balance. Just the perfect meet-cute, isn't it? Hopefully you won't fall into anyone in a bad mood.
Sour Apple: Causes one to fall into a rage. Ah, oops. Maybe they didn't think that one out. This one causes aggression and the need to make certain others know you're the top dog around here.
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Lucifer's almost surprised to find a normal room as Dylan opened the door, half expecting it to teleport them both to another section of the hotel. As Dylan moves back to the sink, Lucifer takes a step out so he's in the doorway, a foot either side to see if it would happen again... and no, he was still here. How strange. He is still listening to what Dylan is rambling on about, however, "I am unaware of what you are talking about. Are you talking about illusion magic to cover features? That's not in the same category as teleportation magic." Which this was, in some sense. Not a type Lucifer used, resting a hand against the door frame of the bathroom, as if trying to sense if there was any such spell on it, or in the room around him.
Then again, his own teleportation magic has been limited here, so maybe this was something just outside of his reach.
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He shrugs. "Then again, maybe not. But to answer your question, yeah. You're the first one to show up like this. Not gonna complain if you set the pattern of hot men barging into my bathroom unannounced. Maybe the next one will join me in the shower. Talk about taking the prize behind door number one."
A playful smile warms the edge of his lips and he leans against the counter. "I'm Dylan, by the way."
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Lucifer does give a slight smile as he steps into the main room itself, a pause to see if he is suddenly teleported again, then continues when he isn't. "Then I wish you luck with the next one to pop up." Sorry Dylan, but that's a no from him. Careful what you wish for though. "For your sake you better hope it's only sinners this is affecting, or you might find an incubus taking you up on that."
Ah yes, he guesses introductions is only right considering this all, plus, it would come out sooner or later. He's already had a range of reactions... "Lucifer."
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His hand falls to his side and he pushes away from the counter. Lucifer might not have been an intentional guest in the room, but it feels pretty rude not to escort him out -- make sure he doesn't wind up falling through some invisible pit when he steps out into the hall or something.
Of course, all this before Lucifer gives his name which causes Dylan to do a momentary double take. Okay, so this isn't the Lucifer of this place obviously. Unless he can shapeshift which....is probably under the umbrella category for Lucifer powers. But maybe this guy's parents were just satanists and gave him the unfortunate name. Not every Lucifer is always the devil, right?
"If that ain't a powerful name around this place. I hope at least one of these times you'll get an accidental letter or phonecall meant for the Luci of this place. And I hope it's something real fucking juicy." He grins.
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It's more he's one of several devil lords.
"Not as much as I would like it to be, or what I am used to having." Lucifer answers with a bit of a smile, a slight element of smugness to it, but also humor at this all. It's been an annoyance, but in a way... this was almost a holiday for him. He's got no work he has to do, no brothers to clean up after, in many ways it's rather relaxing. Just with the occasional torture session. And really, he's been through worse. "It seems I am very much second place to my other self."
Dylan then gets a slight incline of Lucifer's head his way, a slight narrowing of his eyes as he kept his smile, but it very much was in a manner of looking down at a child who is trying to stir up trouble. And telling them not to. "I have no intentions of doing that. After all, I know what I would do to someone if they did that to me. And it would not end well for them."
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...when, of course, he's not being scolded by some version of the devil.
Dylan wrinkles his nose somewhat. "Didn't take you for being one to respect the rules. I mean, c'mon, man. Doesn't it bother you to be here? Don't you wonder why, if this place is about redemption, you would be lumped right in with the rest of us schmucks? Or even if not that, doesn't it bother you to watch this version of Lucifer barely maintain control? I mean, I don't know what the fuck is coming -- but let me tell you, there's a bunch of weird shit happening out in the woods. Groups of demons are gathering out there. Don't be surprised if something comes for this place soon."
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And while he kept that smile, it took on a tone to it that wasn't really happy, more hiding something far darker beneath it. "Oh, it absolutely does. I have many responsibilities this is taking me away from, and given the chance I intend to make whoever that managed to do this pay greatly for interrupting them." Yet, "Until then, this is a rather nice holiday. Torture aside, that is."
A moment of pause, before asking, "Would you be willing to delay your sleep for more than twenty minutes? I'm curious towards this 'weird shit', as you put it." It's good to know what is going on, and if Dylan is willing to share...
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Can't be a mustache twirling villain when Lucifer doesn't even have a mustache, after all.
But a guy like the ruler of hell isn't really gonna wanna pal around with a guy like Dylan, even if he's willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. So Dylan doubts he'll ever get to know the man behind the curtain terribly well. He opts not to pry much further beyond giving him an almost sympathetic look if he can consider this place to be a vacation. Damn. Lucifer could use a good vacation for real. One that doesn't involve torture at all.
Dylan heads to his door and starts undoing the chains and bolts he'd installed. Less for his own personal protection and more for the protection of others -- just in case a transformation in hell happens more sporadically than once a month. But he pauses at Lucifer's question, furrowing his brows. He doesn't mind sharing what he saw, but it's so directly tied to having to admit what he is that he's not so sure he wants to talk about that part -- about why he was off in the woods in the first place.
"Only if you wanna talk about it in the shower..." he does his best to diffuse with humor. This is clearly anxiety flirting than anything with real substance. Dylan undoes the final lock and his eyes drop to his feet. "Kidding."
And it takes a moment longer for him to work up the courage to speak, beginning with a shrug. "I don't know. There's not much I can tell you because that night was pretty fuzzy. It's just something is gathering out in the woods. A group of demons. They couldn't have been involved with the demons here because as far as I've seen, the demons working under Lucifer don't try to eat the other sinners. They had weird markings on some of them and smelled like...like burnt flesh."
He rubs at his opposite shoulder, something of a self-soothing gesture. "Someone floated the suggestion out to me they might be part of the Veiled Order? Which I didn't know much about until I heard they were involved with the weird shit with the TVs. But I just....I got a bad feeling. Something big is about to happen. And it probably ain't gonna be sunshine and rainbows for the rest of us, yanno?"
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Dylan's anxiety flirting however does get a slight narrowing of Lucifer's eyes, a ghost of a smile at the 'joke', almost as to offer that it was ok and he understood it as a joke. But onto more important things. "So not all demons answer to Lucifer here." Interesting. And questionable what this Lucifer was doing to have that happen.
"And this Veiled Order is a cult who had caused trouble in the past, from what I have heard." Which is a little bit here and there, but still not enough for Lucifer. He wants more information. The better informed he is, the better prepared he can be. Before adding, "Considering where we are, I would assume said sunshine and rainbows should be very rare." And yet, here they were, in a level of luxury that really shouldn't be for sinners. In a way it's a wonderful move, to give a moment of joy before tearing it back away. However it also meant sinners had a sense of hope for each torture to end and go back to a degree of normality here. It didn't quite add up, did it?
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"So maybe you wanna give some pointers to the guy in charge about how to deal with the bullshit. Maybe that's why you're here in the first place because his control over things is slipping fast and god's looking for a replacement. I don't know...just seems like there would be a reason for you specifically to be here. But that's just me. Always trying to come up with theories." He offers a quiet, understated smile -- wandering over to sit on the edge of the bed as he starts to take off his little bit of accessories. A couple necklaces, bracelet and watch. Those get placed onto the nightstand.
"I can keep an ear out. See if I can find out more. Pass on anything new if you want. I'm pretty good at chatting people up." Dylan rubs his hands on his knees, looking up. "Because it feels like if anyone's gonna know what to do here, it's gonna be you."
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There's a slight tilt to his head as Lucifer brought his hand up to rest against his chest, a smile which... held a certain edge to it. "I have no intentions of taking over, especially if it is by his Father's will. I am just like the rest of you, a sinner they are trying to rehabilitate. However, I have no intentions of doing that." Lucifer has also considered that maybe this all was punishment for the Lucifer of this realm. He did seem to still be under his Father's control, so the need to look over other sinners may be his own punishment for what he has done.
"I would appreciate it." No cost, Dylan? Really, don't sell yourself short. However, if you're not going to ask for such, then Lucifer won't offer it. "If there is a way to make things go more smoothly here, then I can certainly offer advise, at the very least." He hadn't planned for this all to turn into work, but, well, Lucifer was a workaholic, he would end up doing it somehow, it was just a matter of time.
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But otherwise and although he doesn't say it, there's always a cost. Dylan is genuinely a good guy who will help people out because it's right, but there's probably nothing right about helping the devil so Dylan's cost is more subtle. Get on Lucifer's good side. Get an in with someone of his power. And find out the extent of that power -- if that power is strong enough to say, break a curse. Build up enough favors that breaking a curse won't seem like that big of a deal if he asks. It's really the only thing he truly wants in hell, and he's willing to go through hoops to get it. It's just also a bonus that this Lucifer is quite attractive and Dylan certainly wouldn't mind finding himself around him more.
A long con, and not without its risks. After all, Lucifer could disappear before Dylan even works up the courage to ask. But it's a risk he'll take. Especially because it's relatively low stakes. Chat people up. He was going to do that anyway. And then get to share what he learns with Lucifer? Dylan loves to gossip. It might almost be...fun.
"So if you don't plan on playing their game with their rules -- redemption to get out -- do you plan on finding another way out of this place? I mean, I don't know how long a hell without a Lucifer can sustain itself. You kinda gotta get back, don't you?"
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No wonder you're down here.
Lucifer takes a moment to consider this, then, "If this was my own realm, it wouldn't be an issue to leave. But by the sounds of it, the God of this world has an influence on this Hell. Any exit from it will prove difficult if He is strong enough to bring me here." Even his own Father wouldn't try that. Then again, neither the Celestial Realm or the Devildom wanted another war between each other.
"And while I am sure I shall be missed to help keep things running smoothly, I do not control the Devildom or Hell. I serve the future King of the Devildom, not run it myself." The idea of Lucifer serving another in Hell may seem strange, but he is completely loyal to Diavolo, he would do anything for him. Well, almost one thing. There's been one thing he's gone against him about... "My main concern is the mess my brothers are making without me there to keep them in line."
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"The future....king?" That's honestly news to Dylan. He stares at Lucifer, confused and wondering. All this time he figured Lucifer was the man behind the curtain. The one who kept things running. And it certainly seemed to be the case in this version of hell. But then again, would any of them really know what was going on behind the scenes?
Even so, it sounds like things are different for the Lucifer standing before him. And this Lucifer seems very different from what he would have thought Lucifer would be. With his penchant for rules and order and apparently keeping his 'brothers' in line. Hell in this case sounds more like a system and everyone had their place to keep things running on track.
"If there's a future king, then who's the current king? And what's gonna happen for the other one to take over?"
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As for that other question, "Demons are not immortal, our lives are just far longer than that of humans. If something does not kill us, we will eventually die of old age." Which... is something that actually concerns Lucifer. Not for death itself, but where he will end up. The idea of being dragged back to the Celestial Realm... was hell for him.
Then that slight smile again, "Is this all helpful to you?"
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His hands come up and he shakes his head. "Yanno what? You don't have to answer that. I'm sure you got things to do. But I mean, if you ever did feel like getting into the explanations about how all that works someday, I'd love to hear it. Some people might find that shit boring, but I think it's kinda cool."
Knowing that even hell had a system. A working order. Knowing that in maybe a billion years, the shape this Lucifer's hell took might be entirely different. Dylan's less of a history guy and more a science nerd, but he can't help but think this is the exact sort of thing Ryan would have loved.
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Though, "However, if it's his Father who has forced us all here for his own reasons... then I may be more convinced to do so." It's hard to tell how serious or joking Lucifer is about this all.
Then offering a slight nod of his head, "I'll take my leave then so you can rest. And I shall endeavor not to suddenly pop in again." Though that was up to the hotel now, wasn't it?
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He gets up, though, when Lucifer says he'll take his leave both to see him out and also to chain bolt the door once he's gone. "Good luck getting back to your room, man. But you know, if you change your mind and ever wanna come hang out in mine...I'm just a text away."
He pulls out his phone and waves it with a playful smile. He definitely does not expect Lucifer to ever take him up on that, but you know. Still gotta try...
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There's a slight narrowing of Lucifer's eyes at Dylan's claim, but again it'd done in humor, it seeping into his tone as he answer, though edging more towards sarcastic. "I'm flattered." Don't worry Dylan, you're not the first to want his attention. Though Lucifer tends to ignore those who attempt to contact or make deals and pacts with him. And to carry it on from what Dylan offered, "Maybe if I was Asmodeus. But I am not." Be glad it wasn't the Avatar of Lust who showed up in your bathroom, Dylan, as he most certainly would take those jokes far too seriously.
"I will consider it, as I look forward to hearing more about how this realm works." The more information, the better, as Lucifer heads to what he presumes is the main door, and opens it. Should he check to see if it lead him to another strange location? Maybe, but if anything he's confident, no matter the situation, barely a pause before leaving through it.