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[al_truism]

But why would that mean I'd take it out on Break?

[thelightbringer]

Because.

[He's quieter. Almost uncomfortable.]

He cares about me. Some would even say 'a lot'. And not because I've manipulated him.

[al_truism]

[That's. New.]

... but I already know that. Why would I take that out on him?

[thelightbringer]

Because I don't think you do know. He buffers it- tells you all he'll kill me if I don't toe a line. And it's true, one of us or both of us would end up dead.

He makes it sound like he's only close so he can muzzle me. That's not how it really is. And the more you're around us...

[al_truism]

I know that too.

[thelightbringer]

Do you?

[al_truism]

Of course I do. I know that he cares for you. That's not going to make me angry.

[thelightbringer]

I guess we'll see, then, hm?

[al_truism]

I don't like it when you do that.

[thelightbringer]

Disagree with you?

[al_truism]

When you imply that there's something I don't know or that I'm not understanding, and then say something cryptic.

[thelightbringer]

I don't think you do understand it, Al. But I'm also a cynic when it comes to 'human nature', so even if you did, I probably wouldn't have much faith.

[al_truism]

Do you want me to know or understand it, or not?

[thelightbringer]

It's not really a "words can express it" sort of thing.

[Which is true of nearly all Lucifer's relationships, including the close bond he has with Gabriel...the brother he raised, and who he also murdered without remorse.]

[al_truism]

[Al gives him a level look. Waiting.]

[thelightbringer]

I just said-

[But he's smirking now, playing.]

Stick around. Then we'll see.

[al_truism]

I'm not planning on going anywhere.

[He rubs at his eyes. He's so tired but he can't sleep.]

[thelightbringer]

I'm glad to hear it, Al.

[As casually as he says that, he does mean it. Surprisingly. Possibly it's a sign to start worrying.]

[al_truism]

... you don't sleep, do you?

[thelightbringer]

No.

Well, I don't need to. Every now and then I'll put down the book and watch a dream. Why?

[al_truism]

... what do you do all night?

[Softly.]

[thelightbringer]

It depends.

[He leans on Marge, and plays with her ear.]

There's always something to do. Planning, building. Working. Undertaker doesn't sleep, and you know how Yuca is, so sometimes I go bother them. But if Xerxes is home, like I said, I'll watch his dreams. It's something he came up with--I think me pacing kept him up. Or he thought I was just playing when I said I didn't need the rest, who knows.

[al_truism]

[The cow loooves that. She trips to lip his fingers, turning to him. Al rests his forehead against her other shoulder.]

... I used to sit at night, back when I didn't have a body that could sleep -- and I would stare at the wall. Awake, alone in my own head.

Now, it's like the same thing but with hallucinations.

[thelightbringer]

[Lucifer listens, focusing on the images in Al's memories. The similarities it bears to his time in the Cage.]

When is the last time you slept?

[al_truism]

For more than a few hours at a time? ... a week, I think.