He could distract Istredd, but he wouldn't, not at any public event. Their daily lives in Thorne are putting on appearances, showing their value in dazzling displays of power and bloodshed (well, that last one was more of a Lucifer Thing). He would never risk causing that confidence and showmanship to falter with their officials looking on.

Lucifer doesn't look away from the performance, keeping cross-armed, leaning against a wall. He imagines for as long as Istredd had his magic bound up, this release must be a relief. Necessary, even. He's kept himself so cooped up to an unhealthy degree, Lucifer's not sure Istredd has done such a burst of magic use.

"Flawless," he says. "It's good to see you in your element again." After hiding for so long.