[He's only stating a fact, and yet it still stings to hear him say it, somehow.
But before he can say anything, Sandalphon reaches for his sword, and regretfully, Lucifer knows he must do the same. He wouldn't be strong enough in a real fight with him—without his wings, he was maybe slightly stronger than the average primal—but he had to at least defend himself, for his sake, if nothing else.
Lucifer blocks the blow, but does not push back. For now, he'll just hold him off.]
...you're right. I cannot explain my presence here, either. But I...
[He's definitely here, just like Sandalphon. And he doesn't want to do this, but perhaps it isn't his place to make that decision anymore.]
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But before he can say anything, Sandalphon reaches for his sword, and regretfully, Lucifer knows he must do the same. He wouldn't be strong enough in a real fight with him—without his wings, he was maybe slightly stronger than the average primal—but he had to at least defend himself, for his sake, if nothing else.
Lucifer blocks the blow, but does not push back. For now, he'll just hold him off.]
...you're right. I cannot explain my presence here, either. But I...
[He's definitely here, just like Sandalphon. And he doesn't want to do this, but perhaps it isn't his place to make that decision anymore.]
Is this what you want?