"Cult, religion, same diff. Just different levels of fanatical worship."

Clearly that's the only difference. It must be, right?

But they can go back to the ways Istredd is annoying, that's a far better conversation than this, he's not about it. Talking about, what is this, loss? Possibility and control, already were great topics for Lucifer that last time they came up.

Sure, I don't need you, I'll be fine, he says snidely.

What the hell did you expect him to say, Istredd! That Lucifer hasn't jerked away is a miracle. But he is head-to-toe tense, taut wire.

"And that you think I'm so poor with multitasking!" I can self-destruct and keep the others close. They need me too much to take the hint and leave!

He came out of his cage and he's been going just fine, thanks.