You're surprised? Who else is there? I'm the only one who's never lied to him or hidden things from him. So go on, professor, tell me again that trust and love can be exclusive.
You know- I hoped that when I asked you, you'd prove me right, instead of him. But God knows I should've known better than to have faith in a human child.
[A cold smirk tugs at his mouth as he rounds on Al.]
And if I'm not going to run back home to tell him he's right and you think less of him because of me...you'll return the favor and keep this between us bosom buddies. Won't you, Al?
I never once said I thought less of him, so don't give me that.
[Al stops walking, finally turning to face him.]
I tried to keep this from him because it would serve literally no purpose but to hurt him. Would you rather I had a good long talk with him and explained it? I'm more interested in sparing him needless pain than I am in being morally superior-
[He cuts off, all the anger fleeting, leaving him with the sadness and guilt of knowing that Break's in pain. That he's hurting him all over again.]
... sometimes, there are no right decisions, are there?
[He cuts off, honestly stumped. What can he say to make this better? Anything? How can he reassure Break that he loves him regardless of his decisions? That he would trust him with his life, utterly?]
I don't know. But if he knows, then there's no point in me keeping silent on the subject. If he's alone in his head with it, it will be worse.
[He thinks of how Break reached for him when he woke up. How in that moment when Al had actually considered walking away, Break had needed him. He could never walk away. Not if Break still wanted him there.]
[Lucifer watches him, feeling...he's not sure what, exactly. It's conflicted. Things are easier if Break is isolated. But they're also not real. And part of him wants to prove that being with Lucifer does not mean everything else falls apart.]
Good. But give it a moment. Talk shop with me, and then I'll take you to him myself. Deal?
Guns, and advanced robotics. The last time I was in the compound, they had robotic versions of the lesser dinosaurs. They were stronger than the real ones.
Realize that attacking them is only going to make things worse. Defend yourself only and don't take the offensive. The less damage you actually do, the more they will listen.
It's more than likely they have some kind of surveillance. Once you get into the tunnels, start talking. Try to address them. They might hear.
[He nods, absorbing all of this. He and his brothers are taking precautions, but Lucifer's ideal plan involves never having to fight. It's not worth the risk, except it's their only way out.]
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You know- I hoped that when I asked you, you'd prove me right, instead of him. But God knows I should've known better than to have faith in a human child.
[A cold smirk tugs at his mouth as he rounds on Al.]
And if I'm not going to run back home to tell him he's right and you think less of him because of me...you'll return the favor and keep this between us bosom buddies. Won't you, Al?
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[Al stops walking, finally turning to face him.]
I tried to keep this from him because it would serve literally no purpose but to hurt him. Would you rather I had a good long talk with him and explained it? I'm more interested in sparing him needless pain than I am in being morally superior-
[He cuts off, all the anger fleeting, leaving him with the sadness and guilt of knowing that Break's in pain. That he's hurting him all over again.]
... sometimes, there are no right decisions, are there?
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He's hurting because you're disgusted with him for saving someone he loves. You don't have to say you think less of him; even I can tell!
And don't you dare try to brush this off as just a 'rock and a hard place'. There was a right decision, but you're too late to make it.
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[Stepping closer.]
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No, you're not. He's asleep and if you have any common sense in that walnut you carry on your shoulders, you'll let him stay that way.
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[He starts walking again.]
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[He cuts off, honestly stumped. What can he say to make this better? Anything? How can he reassure Break that he loves him regardless of his decisions? That he would trust him with his life, utterly?]
I don't know. But if he knows, then there's no point in me keeping silent on the subject. If he's alone in his head with it, it will be worse.
[He thinks of how Break reached for him when he woke up. How in that moment when Al had actually considered walking away, Break had needed him. He could never walk away. Not if Break still wanted him there.]
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Good. But give it a moment. Talk shop with me, and then I'll take you to him myself. Deal?
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[He could use some time to calm down anyway.]
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How formal should we be with the Scientists?
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Being respectful and non-accusatory is always a good start. Emphasize your desire to work with them and share information.
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What sort of weapons will we probably have to watch for?
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Traps.
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Realize that attacking them is only going to make things worse. Defend yourself only and don't take the offensive. The less damage you actually do, the more they will listen.
It's more than likely they have some kind of surveillance. Once you get into the tunnels, start talking. Try to address them. They might hear.
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Thank you, Al. We all appreciate your help.
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