[Lucifer pauses then to look at her fully. It's not often anyone says something like that to him, whether they believe in his existence or not. Considering the fact that they're literally surrounded by either Hell itself or a very good recreation, it's likely that she does actually believe him.
That makes it all the more surprising.
He swallows as if his throat his dry, his brows pulling together slightly before he finally speaks. Though the words themselves might seem flippant, his tone is anything but.]
It isn't as if I would hurt you, as I'm sure you're aware. [That won't stock her likely reaction, but she might remember that at least.] Let's just do this quickly shall we?
[And then he only hesitates a moment longer before his appearanceshifts, and if anyone were to look beyond the hideous, painful, bleeding visage of Hell's most affluent torturer, they would see that he was afraid.
Without waiting for the rest of her reaction, he covers the hand at his arm with his own and starts to lead her toward the gate.]
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That makes it all the more surprising.
He swallows as if his throat his dry, his brows pulling together slightly before he finally speaks. Though the words themselves might seem flippant, his tone is anything but.]
It isn't as if I would hurt you, as I'm sure you're aware. [That won't stock her likely reaction, but she might remember that at least.] Let's just do this quickly shall we?
[And then he only hesitates a moment longer before his appearance shifts, and if anyone were to look beyond the hideous, painful, bleeding visage of Hell's most affluent torturer, they would see that he was afraid.
Without waiting for the rest of her reaction, he covers the hand at his arm with his own and starts to lead her toward the gate.]
Come on now.