"They already talked about us before we were even friends, man," Lucifer chuckles. "Now at least they'll be closer on target. Still likely getting some things wrong, though. That's the nature of people talking." He nibbles lightly at Istredd's arm, up towards his shoulder. It's becoming an idle action the more he's able. It's all about rockin' it. Confidence, presence. Disregard about anyone's reactions, normal or otherwise.

He's got a lot experience at ignoring rumors and chatter. This came up to some degree the last time when rumors about them were discussed. Actually the rumors in Thorne are the nicest he's ever had to deal with, how about that. And now, they just make him grin in quiet delight instead of Just Ignore Anything Happening.

Sentimental, he lulls, not uncaring, nearly light. We've never done anything in a linear way. It only makes sense.