"I tell people you're not." It's not his fault if they don't believe him. The people closest to Istredd do know that he has a reckless streak a mile long. Lucifer is just obviously difficult, Istredd is inwardly so.

He takes a step closer to him, still approaching him carefully, getting into his space but not touching him directly yet. He knows to be cautious when Lucifer is upset so he doesn't annoy him more. He tugs gently on his shirt cuff, brushing the back of his fingers against Lucifer's hand.

"If it does, it's no one's fault but mine." Istredd was very insistent that no blame be placed on Kyle. His choice was his. Kyle did say he wouldn't have stopped him, and that's probably true. The two of them are very similar. "Can we talk about the big picture?"