"I can't believe how it feels like yesterday and also a decade ago that we were perched somewhere high after the heralds." They had slowly gotten more comfortable with each other, perhaps when Lucifer let him help with his wounds was a good step up, but that was where he could see the breaking point. And also where they first talked about change. So much has happened between them and in the world since.

He leans into his touch and steps a little closer, looking down at him, even if only a few inches. "I know you're still coping too. The people in the pit, we weren't the only ones traumatized from what happened." Trauma looked different depending on the two groups. "I want us both to be able to live without so much fear."

They may always be a little paranoid of Thorne and nervous about what it means for them, the normal amount for them, but fear has been very prevalent in their lives since this all began. It hides him inside and it makes Lucifer worried about any perceived fragility.

But having you has changed everything. I'd still be hiding under your bed otherwise.