[ it's difficult to consider, or perhaps he is only too willing, to put those issues usually rioting around his thoughts to bed, in her presence. certainly they exist, ever present and pressing, but there is something about her smile that is diverting. klaus returns it, dimpling as he not so much listens but takes her in.

and wow if he were another man he might blush. as it is he does glance down, unequivocally pleased with the implication. ] Us scary things often should come with a warning. [ like right now for instance, with his gaze lingering on hers. ] But I think Lucifer will be a loyal friend. [ he hopes, anyway, and his voice is sincere with that hope with and despite his uncertainties and reservations. ] Those are... [ rare ] all the more [ he pauses barely a beat, searching for a word with appropriate weight; meaningful weight ] valuable in messes. [ he nods to her; he means life, as she put it. ]