"You are very dramatic, it's true. Good thing you're involved with someone who likes that about you." Not every single time, but his drama comes from his passion, and Istredd does find passion attractive. The intensity of Lucifer's temperament works well against the quiet of his own.

Istredd laughs and tugs Lucifer off the bed with him, stopping him once they're up. Hands loosely on his hips, keeping him close. "My protector," he says again like last night. This time hopefully leading to better things. He leans in and very gently and simply kisses him. A peck, short and sweet. He doesn't linger because he doesn't want it to be more than it is.

Istredd releases him since the intimate gesture he wanted was made. "Everyone already thinks we're together so just be normal."