The Devil's Nest, Friday Night

[my_own_advocate]

Lucifer walked into the Nest, made himself a refreshing whiskey cocktail with a surprising amount of speed, and then settled on a couch in the back. Tiny stared at him the whole time, waiting for the onslaught of words to start.

Or the onslaught of movement.

Or anything.

Finally he lifted an eyebrow.

"Yes, you put a pink waterfall in the axe range," Lucifer said, staring down at his phone. "Very nice."

The Devil's Nest was open.

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[alwaysonguard]

It had been nearly two days since Dwight had gotten back to the island. And almost as much time since he had left his apartment after Miguel had kidnapped him to the mainland for drinks. It still counted as getting out, even if that just meant you were going somewhere else with drinks right?

Dwight hesitated a moment then walked into the Devil's Nest and up to the bar and took a seat.

[my_own_advocate]

Lucifer had his glass practically pressed against his face when he noticed a wild lumberjack approaching.

"Tiny," he called, "Get him something at least five percentage points harder than what he's about to ask for."

[alwaysonguard]

"It's that obvious huh?" he called out to Lucifer with a bit of a dry laugh.

[my_own_advocate]

"Well, you did wander in here looking like someone had just stolen your entire collection of plaid shirts and your favorite axe," Lucifer pointed out.

He considered the situation for a moment, then - grudgingly - got out of his seat.

[alwaysonguard]

Congrats Lucifer, you managed to get something almost resembling a smirk out of him with that.

"Ah well" Dwight gave a slight shrug and turned to Tiny for a moment. "Think we can get a Long Island Tea to get started with?"

[my_own_advocate]

"Good choice," Lucifer said, waving at Tiny. "Go get him that."

He grabbed a stool and sat down next to Dwight. "You didn't go back to Haven, did you?"

JUST CHECKING.

[alwaysonguard]

"Oh hell no" Dwight said quickly. "Don't think there is ever any worry about that happening..." There was a slight pause as he considered what he was about to say for a moment. "But I'm not sure if that might have actually been only slightly worse than where I did get off to."

[my_own_advocate]

"Oh, then what?" Lucifer asked, raising an eyebrow. (He also sounded a bit less interested.)

[alwaysonguard]

"Got called out on family matters... and it... it went about as well as an unexpected funeral and visit with the father you cut out of your life nearly five years ago could have." Dwight sighed as he stared down at his hands for a minute.

"Found out why the old man never told me about the Trouble. He thinks they are a curse from god. And that I brought this on myself and that I fully deserve this punishment, among other things..."

[my_own_advocate]

"I'm torn between noting He doesn't seem to care enough about you people to do that kind of thing and remembering all the people I know who have been cursed or 'blessed' over the years by Father," Lucifer mused. "Either way, wouldn't put it past him."

[alwaysonguard]

"Lucky me. Screwed either way" Dwight said with a scoffing laugh. "Would honestly much rather he just leave us the hell alone really."

There was a slight pause before he continued.

"Good to see the island survived pretty much none worse for wear it seems. Wasn't sure what I might be coming back to you know. You and your crew been doing alright?"

[my_own_advocate]

Lucifer tilted his head and thought about it. Really thought about it.

"...eh..."

[alwaysonguard]

"That good huh?" Dwight said. "I'd say to send them my best, but I'm pretty sure I'm still on bot of their shit lists so..." he gave a slight shrug. "Hope it does get better for you guys though."

[my_own_advocate]

"Well, you know, when you have collective mountains of trauma and all that," Lucifer said lightly, and then threw back his drink. "Who died?"

[alwaysonguard]

"MY sister, Helen. She was killed in a bank robbery when her Trouble activated" Dwight explained.

[my_own_advocate]

"Oh," Lucifer said, and tilted his head. "Well. My condolences."

[alwaysonguard]

"Thanks," Dwight said with a sight nod. There was more he could say, but figured Lucifer had no desire to sit and listen to him ramble. So, he left it at that.

[my_own_advocate]

"That happen a lot in your family?" Lucifer asked, after a short moment.

[alwaysonguard]

"The dying thing? Unfortunately seems like it," Dwight admitted. "At this rate other than the old man, I am the last Hendrickson of our side at least."

[my_own_advocate]

"Suppose at least that means eventually there will be no more people being tortured by bullet troubles," Lucifer said slowly.

[alwaysonguard]

"Yeah, that's the one good side of it" Dwight agreed a bit somberly. "Guess it's good motivation to let it all die out with me."

[my_own_advocate]

"That's the spirit," Lucifer said jovially. "There's always a silver lining."