Appearance isn't something that Lucifer is drawn to, though he can appreciate and understand the artistry of it just the same as anyone.
It's not even that very-human sense about 'it's what's on the inside that counts.' Or it is, but it's more. Soul-deep. Passion and ingenuity. Inspiration and creativity. Acuity and aptitude. The depths of what Pops poured into mind and being. The parts that were so strong and loud that Lucifer could tweak to send over the edge because they were just that bright.
This isn't a soul he's tried to tarnish, albeit because from the start he wanted to use it as a shield, and oftentimes those function better without corruption.
Now Lucifer just wants to know what Istredd's soul tastes like. If there's something that sets mages apart from witches and humans. If there's some deeper meaning that drew Lucifer in and kept him interested. Pity that he can't actually taste it. ... Safely.
Lucifer knows how to dress up, if he rarely does. Money is always tight, especially with his later plans and his missed trip to Nocwich's Hunting Grounds. Typically he holds onto Thorne's "allowances" that they are so kind give. He doesn't need trinkets or goods, though weaponry would be nice, but that's always risky. He'd hold to his coin here, too, except...
Well. He can rock that devilish title from time to time. And now that he's well aware (at last) that someone is looking, oh, he's going to flaunt it just a bit and have fun with it and preen as much as he damn well feels like.
I don't know what you're so worried about, Lucifer says from the doorway, snuck in and having been leaning against the frame.
While his mind is nearly clear now--just a few occasional twitches towards static, but they're rare--he purposely kept it as much on stealth as he could manage so that Istredd couldn't sense him coming. He recognizes that might just startle the man, but he wanted a moment to watch him while Istredd was consumed in his own distractions.
Lucifer can feel the underlined nervous tics from Istredd, but his own confidence may be enough for the both of them. "You are stunning."
idk what you're talking about this is definitely posted on time
It's not even that very-human sense about 'it's what's on the inside that counts.' Or it is, but it's more. Soul-deep. Passion and ingenuity. Inspiration and creativity. Acuity and aptitude. The depths of what Pops poured into mind and being. The parts that were so strong and loud that Lucifer could tweak to send over the edge because they were just that bright.
This isn't a soul he's tried to tarnish, albeit because from the start he wanted to use it as a shield, and oftentimes those function better without corruption.
Now Lucifer just wants to know what Istredd's soul tastes like. If there's something that sets mages apart from witches and humans. If there's some deeper meaning that drew Lucifer in and kept him interested. Pity that he can't actually taste it. ... Safely.
Lucifer knows how to dress up, if he rarely does. Money is always tight, especially with his later plans and his missed trip to Nocwich's Hunting Grounds. Typically he holds onto Thorne's "allowances" that they are so kind give. He doesn't need trinkets or goods, though weaponry would be nice, but that's always risky. He'd hold to his coin here, too, except...
Well. He can rock that devilish title from time to time. And now that he's well aware (at last) that someone is looking, oh, he's going to flaunt it just a bit and have fun with it and preen as much as he damn well feels like.
I don't know what you're so worried about, Lucifer says from the doorway, snuck in and having been leaning against the frame.
While his mind is nearly clear now--just a few occasional twitches towards static, but they're rare--he purposely kept it as much on stealth as he could manage so that Istredd couldn't sense him coming. He recognizes that might just startle the man, but he wanted a moment to watch him while Istredd was consumed in his own distractions.
Lucifer can feel the underlined nervous tics from Istredd, but his own confidence may be enough for the both of them. "You are stunning."