"We definitely aren't getting any mercy here, no." Mercy, what's that? It could be worse, Istredd could have experienced his actual death which would be harder than the uncertainty of whatever comes next. Lucifer's damage is far more concerning. There is nothing Istredd can do about his friends who died or the loss of the mages. He can do something to protect the man he loves.

He smiles faintly and leans in to kiss him, reaching over to get the blanket, they had to move beds after all, and settle it comfortably around his partner like he's tucking him in. Because he is, and it's the ways he can show care.

Istredd sits with his back to the wall, legs crossed underneath him, so Lucifer can sleep nearby without worrying about Istredd not being there, and he can go into the Horizon. "It may be a little foolish to fall in love with someone from another sphere, but I'm not sorry and you'll just have to live with that." He nudges Lucifer playfully with his knee. "Go to sleep, love."