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It was hoped that everyone down there needed it in the end, whether they knew it or had already given up on it. Now, they were making a difference for the better. Arthur just laughed lightly at the pout as she caught sight of it. She just didn't want him to have to carry everything even though she knew it wouldn't be heavy to him. A happy hum sounded out at the kisses given to both the heart and her lips, reaching up to match Lucifer's affection. It hurt to remember but Primrose would never be forgotten, that was for sure.
"Well, no you don't use paint often, but you do plenty of amazing sketches and some charcoal pieces. Just because they aren't paintings doesn't mean we can't put them up. Like the ones you did of Peter for me, they're up on the wall nearest to my chair so I can see them all the time." She encouraged sweetly. It was shown how much Arthur loved them as they were on display there along with the pictures Peter had made as well. But, it wouldn't take long to show up at the souvenir shop first and Arthur grinned a bit at all the little things and how cute they were even from the window. "Anything that caught your eye here, love?"
It was hoped that everyone down there needed it within the end, whether or not they knew it. And they were making such a difference for the better. Lucifer gave a childish look as he stuck out his tongue slightly at his lover. Of course she didn't want him to carry everything despite the older male being able to easily carry everything. He leaned down slightly to accept the affection gifted back to him, giving one last kiss from him. It would hurt to remember but Primrose would never, ever be forgotten period.
"No, I don't often paint a lot as it is a lot to do in mixing the paints which the sketches or charcoal pieces are easy. Well that is quite true there Sunshine. I did put those up around your chair of Peter to look at him." he hummed since he knew how much Arthur loved seeing Peter by his side in such a way in Hell. Glancing into the window of the shop showed many items of shirts to hats to magnets and keychains, etc. The more typical souvenir items. "Hmm not yet, let's go inside and see what they offer."
At that, the angel gave a feigned gasp of offense and stuck her tongue out right back. That is, before the silly antics got the best of her and she started laughing. These little kisses, chaste as they were, were just as special to Arthur as any deep, intimate kiss they shared when they were both devils. That was how much she loved any affection from Lucifer. "Not every artist paints, my dear. You make beautiful pieces even without all that mess of paints and waiting for it to dry." She said proudly.
"See? I love those images of Peter, especially the one where it is the three of us together. There is a special place in my heart for that one." She hummed softly. At the shop, it mostly did seem like silly little knickknacks but even those could be fun if one found the right ones. "Alright, my love. Let's go." She agreed, opening the door for Lucifer and Cerberus to enter easily then following them inside. It was a cute little store, interesting in how it marketed towards people like them who were just passing through.
A teasing smile formed at the feigned gasp of offense at her sticking her tongue out at him. But he ended up laughing softly, more so when she started to laugh. They both needed this, such laughter to help clean their souls. Ah yes, these little kisses, even if chaste, were quite special in regards to any of the deep, intimate kisses they had when both were devils. It was seen how much she loved any affection from Lucifer. "I know.... I know Artie. I did paint before when it was popular back in the day but stopped. And waiting for it to dry is quite annoying. And I know you love those images of Peter, and I do love that one too. I'm glad you have a special place for it within your heart." he hummed with a smile.
There were a lot of little knickknacks but there were fun ones too if they could find them. "Yes, let's." he hummed, entering after Arthur as he started to look around. Different clothes it seems in the back but the snacks and sweets found in a corner did gain his attention. Anything sweet did after all. He did see an array of flavored popcorn to chocolate and mixes.
It was nice for them both to laugh, they needed it after the time they had not long ago. It was better for them to laugh and move on than to stay stuck in the past. She would eat up any attention Lucifer gave her. The King had her around his finger like that, and the same could be said for Lucifer being wrapped around Arthur's just as much. "Hmm well maybe one day I'll see one of your paintings. I do, I do love them a lot. They're extra special because they came from you." She cooed with a small laugh.
Little things here and there, every now and then the blonde would pick one up and look it over curiously. Then, she realized something had caught her beloved's eye and glanced over only for her to smile big when she saw what it was. No surprise there, they both had a sweet tooth, but Arthur did find it funny that's what Lucifer gravitated towards. "Let's go look, pet. I know you want to~." She teased as she walked towards the display of sweets and snacks.
It was truly nice for both to laugh happily, since it was some they both needed in the long run. Hah, yes they both had a finger around one another and happily followed along to what the other wanted. “Yeah one day. I need to make it into a habit again. Ah well,… I’m glad you enjoy my works of art.” He uttered, giving an almost shy smile to the petite female. At the teasing remark, he let out a scoff before moving on over there anyways.
Yes, these two did have a sweet tooth. “Interesting things…. What is a tutti-frutti flavor? A berry? Humans come with such odd names.” He hummed, picking up a package of double chocolate caramel popcorn to look it over.
These two honestly couldn't live without the other now, they were too deep in now. "Of course I do. I love everything you make, my love." She told him sweetly and she meant every word. Such a smile was rare from Lucifer so the blonde just smiled warmly even more at him before they went on to look at everything in the shop. "A...what? I'm not entirely sure, love. That they do, I can't deny that. They're interesting creatures." She stated, curiously peeking over to see whatever it was Lucifer had picked up. Then, turned to glance at all the other flavors of different things. A whole array of sweets and salty things to choose from.
The angel chose a chocolate bar with mint flavor to look at, as personally that was a favor Arthur knew she liked already. Her attention was moved when she heard a small, pitiful whine and glanced over at Cerberus who was staring at a small display of meat jerky and clearly holding himself back from trying to devour it. She chuckled and scratched his dark fur for being a good boy and not reeking havoc. "Does Cerby want a treat? Yes?" She cooed, earning another long whine out of the hound and somewhat impatient stomps. Was that a hint of drool coming out of his mouth? Oh dear, it seems he truly wanted a piece.
Yes, these two honestly couldn't live without the other now indeed, far too deep in love. "I know you do, baby. Everything I make is special and for you too." he replied, that shy smile warming up. But it was such a rare smile to see, something special for the two. "A tutti-frutti? Fruit flavored? Honestly it doesn't sound appetizing at all. Yeah, they are interesting creatures among other words..." he pointed out. Chocolate, which of course he'll find interesting to eat. Yet the display had so many treats.
Glancing over he saw the chocolate bar and hummed slightly in interest. "Oh that sounds good mint and chocolate. Cerberus...." he sighed, hearing that whining from the pup. And he glanced over to see what he was whining about and of course. None other than jerky. "Oh god he's drooling eurgh. Art make him stop." he groaned out, gagging slightly as he turned away not to see. Seems he has an avoidance towards drool. "Just go get him some Art and make him stop. We'll pay for it even with the bag being opened."
"Aw, my love. You are so precious to me." She cooed at him too again for that. She loved every smile Lucifer gave but sometimes, those ones she didn't often get to see much, were even more special because of how rare they were. "Perhaps. It is up to you if you want to try it but...it does not sound the most appealing, no. I'd rather have this." She uttered, wiggling the chocolate bar in her hands. "You can always have some if you'd like, I don't mind at all." She told him before just laughing at his reaction over Cerberus. The poor pup was clearly in dire need of a snack right now. That jerky must have smelt very good to him. "Alright, alright. Cerberus, do you want some, boy? Let's tell the shopkeeper and then you can have some, alright?" She said, patting his side before taking the leash from Lucifer and walking off to inform the clerk of their plan.
A forewarning so as to not scare the humans into thinking they were stealing. Then, he ripped it open and once the scent was no longer held back, another loud whine exited Cerberus. "Here you go, baby. Stop drooling like this or you'll make daddy sick." She joked as she tossed the hound one piece of unflavored meat, watching him munch it down. Then, the worker was kind enough to give Arthur a napkin to wipe off that drool and toss it in a bin. Going back to Lucifer's side, she grinned at him cheekily. "Scared of a little drool, my love?"
He hummed softly, snorting slightly as he looked away for a moment. “I’m glad that I am precious to you Art. You’re just as precious to me too.” he murmured. These were special smiles since they were quite rare after all. “Uhhhh no, no thanks. Just uh no.” Well that was a quick answer. “I know you love your chocolate my dearest angel and I wouldn’t mind a piece.” He teased, grinning at the play on words. Oh the pup was in dire need for a snack or he was just always hungry after all.
Grabbing the leash, he kept Cerberus from moving as Arthur went to talk to the shopkeeper about feeding Cerberus. Well it wouldn’t be too hard to steal if they wanted to but of course they wouldn’t. “God, you just ate earlier Cerberus. I swear you’re gluttony too.” He huffed, waiting till Arthur cleaned up the drool before eyeing her and the pup happily eating. “It’s gross alright? Just ugh it’s just horrible especially with all the drool just hitting the ground like that. Over a piece of jerky.”
Arthur just had to smile at that as she knew they were each other's entire worlds. A small laugh but she wasn't surprised. Lucifer was much more a fan of chocolate anyway, as was Arthur. "I do, my tempting devil." She teased right back, returning that grin. Cerberus was just super spoiled and if one didn't know better, they may think the pup was a gluttonous type. Ha, no it wouldn't be hard. Hell, either one of them could influence human minds enough that even if they did and were caught, they wouldn't get in trouble.
But Arthur liked the humans too much to hurt them when they were only trying to survive. "Well, it is a tad unpleasant. But it's no worse than caring for an infant." She chuckled. Funny still, to her, how Lucifer cringed at such things yet wanted a baby. "Good boy, Cerberus. Now we're going to save the rest for later, alright? You had your treat." She told him pointedly with another pat to his side. "See anything else that catches your eye, love? You don't want a T-shirt to wear?" She teased lightly before catching sight of the one thing that Arthur always manages to find, books.
It was a fact which both knew. Just the world meant a lot to them. Haha, yes. He loves chocolate a lot. Something sinfully good about it. Oh how he grinned widely, loving that play on words towards him from the female. “Oh you bet I’m your tempting devil.” came the snicker. Cerberus was always spoiled, no thanks to you Arthur. Doesn’t need to be super spoiled. Hah unfortunately that was the truth in the matter, which some devils did on the daily. Which is why Arthur was odd for not doing it only due to his fondness for them.
“Ugh don’t remind me. Still would’ve grossed me out with Rose.” he murmured. He just needed to experience it. “Yes, no more for now Cerberus. Uh no. I’ll only wear it when we go out of course. And of course you and your books.” He teased softly, making way over before stopping at a little kiosk that had little keychains with names on it. And there he went, attention diverted to try and find theirs.
Arthur matched such a grin, as always the only one to do so with Lucifer. "You are.~" She nearly purred, lifting a hand briefly to do what she loved to do and gently giving a scratch under the other's chin. Well, Arthur wanted to spoil the hound and at the same time spoil Lucifer too if she could. Ah yes, devils did steal but those with little to nothing often did. In time, with life getting better, there would be less desire to do so. "Hey now, you would've gotten used to it. Change a few diapers and get spit up on after feedings and nothing would faze you after." She laughed. She could only imagine the King's reaction to either of those things and found the thought quite funny if she was honest.
"Hmmm alright. Ah, well it would be a nice souvenir, no?" She reasoned, looking through them. A few on the history of the area, some on the nature like local animals and fauna, things of that nature. She flipped one open and smiled at all the pages filled with landscapes. "This one is quite pretty...oh, Luci, look here." She said, pointing at a page that had big pictures of the night sky, caught in crystal clear photos. "It's a book of local landscapes and such. Shall we get this one? It has some nice ones." She mentioned, flipping through to more evening skies and how it fell over the mountains and forests and even nocturnal creatures. "What were you looking at over there? Names?"
It was something unique to just play with the words around the humans and they would merely assume these particular words were just pet names... not knowing in reality there was a literal angel and devil amongst them. Both were in disguise as humans in order to blend in. "Ohh sweetheart. You know how to get that devilish side going." he hummed with a snort, only to start purring lowly. It was seen he wanted to which he no doubt will always do, more so in spoiling Lucifer. "Would I? I don't know babe. Still just sounds all gross to me honestly."
Lucifer... you don't say that to her despite the fact she already knows that. He would be so grossed out honestly, like most new fathers were. "Yeah I guess..." he sighed, before glancing over at Arthur browsing. "Hm?" he uttered, turning to see a glimpse of the book with the night sky. "Ohhh I like that a lot. Let's get it and yeah I'm looking at names. I found yours. Cannot find mine at all. Closest is Alfred, which ugh I don't want."
The angel smiled widely but only scratched a moment or two and didn't delve deeper into that play on words. Didn't want to weird out the humans too much, they wouldn't understand. "Like no other, my love." Came the slick reply, accompanied by a smirk. The blonde laughed softly at the reaction. It was an expected one, as she knew perfectly well how Lucifer felt about those bodily fluids. Not a fan at all. But, being a father, he'd get used to it faster than he'd probably like. "You would...you'd have no choice, especially in the beginning. I'd need help caring for her while healing, after all. But babies don't stay babies for very long and eventually...we would end up missing those days where she was so tiny." She reminded with a small sigh before smiling softly again.
"It is so beautiful. A nice way to remember this trip, isn't it?" She thought aloud. Arthur grinned a little, poor Lucifer. Could he find the name Arthur? Maybe. But Lucifer wasn't exactly popular. The closest he'd probably get is Alfred or Lucy and the latter one would honestly make Arthur laugh. Still, it was close. "Have you tried...Lucy? I mean with a y?" She asked with a teasing lit in her voice.
How he pouted when the other stopped the movement under his chin as his purring stopped. It was best to stop now and not delve deeper into that odd play of words they were bantering with one another. As is, it was a weird display between them among the humans. And no, they wouldn't understand after all. "Hah!" he snorted in amusement. It was expected as one since she knew how Lucifer felt about any type of bodily fluids that he did not cause. Not a fan at all but in being a father he would get used to it faster than he'll know.
"Uggghhhh fiiinnneee. I don't mind helping you sweetheart. And you keep telling me about that in babies getting bigger. Mm perhaps so but we could've given her the best days even older. It is beautiful and a nice way to remember our trip here." he hummed with a grin. Before he turned his attention back to the kiosk of the names. Yes he could find the name Arthur, but not of Lucifer. Honestly the closest would be Alfred or even... Lucy. Of course that would make Arthur laugh if he chooses that one. "I'm not a girl Arthur...." he huffed out, grabbing the one of ‘Arthur’ before handing it over to him. "Here's yours."
No, Arthur didn't want to attract any unwanted attention from humans. Nothing to ruin their holiday together. Ha! Well of course there were a couple fluids the demon didn't mind one bit and even enjoyed. But alas, he'd have to get used to others. "Good. I would be upset if you didn't help me. Mmm yes, I do bring it up now and then. But only because it is rather…painful in a way to watch them grow and know they'll never be our tiny babies ever again."
Hell, Arthur was like that with Cerberus too. She only chuckled at her beloved and took the little keychain with a smile. "Now, now, what's wrong with being a girl? I feel as if I fill out a female form quite well." She asked, that teasing grin back on her feminine face. She made sure to play it up by blinking up at him in that decidedly innocent way.
No, it would be best not to attract unwanted attention from the humans in the first place and compromise their guise of not being humans too. Plus also the fact of not ruining their holiday either. Aha, yes there were a couple of fluids he didn't mind at all and quite enjoyed seeing on his beloved. And in order to become a father, he would have to get used to other nasty ones from a baby.
"I know you would be upset Artie. I don't want you to be upset at all. I know it is in having lost her so soon but we are making memories of her and remembering her by talking about our Primrose. That's the least we can do after all." he murmured with a small smile. And yes, Arthur was quite like that with Cerberus too in still wanting that tiny little thing. "Uh because I'm not one? I don't mind you in any form, I'm quite fine with the way I am. And you are just as hot like this as you are as a male." he murmured lowly, reaching out to pull Arthur closer in order to press a kiss upon her lips.
No, it would be a lot of work if they had the police called on them for being suspicious. Even if they could influence their minds to let them go, Arthur didn't want to deal with it honestly. Oh yes, there were some things Lucifer loved seeing on his beloved that were quite sinful. "I can't help it...of course I'd be upset. It hurts to think about it sometimes..." She uttered quietly.
Cerberus was always going to be Arthur's little puppy no matter how huge he got, that was a fact. "Mm, no, you're not. Hmm...you better not mind. I must admit, I am perfectly fine in the form you're in too. I wouldn't change you for the entire world. Oh thank you, pet." She grinned as she was pulled in close and reciprocated the kiss long and sweet. Slowly moving away, the angel lingered near the King's lips with her own as if contemplating going in for more. But reluctantly pulled away. "Anything else you'd like to look at here, love?"
Oh it would truly be a lot of work if they had the police on them for being suspicious. Something neither wanted and yet again, police can't hold them since it would be easy to escape. Or they could also influence their minds too. It just depends really. Hah yes, there were quite some things that Lucifer truly loved to see on her which were quite sinful. "I know sweetheart. I know, it feels the same for me too so you aren't alone.” Yes he would be his little puppy no matter how old he is.
"No, not at all. I don't at all. And really? Well then I shall not change form at all. Whenever anyone says my name, masculine form is what they imagine more. You're welcome." he hummed lowly, happily kissing her. "Hm if you want to look at the clothes to get something we can do that." he hummed, reaching out to grab the keychain with 'Lucy' and fixing it to his liking of altering it to spell out Lucifer. "There we go, if I can not find it, I shall alter it to fit me. Correct Artie?"
Oh no, if anything the poor police officers would be so confused when either suddenly the ones they captured are free or they suddenly forget all about them and what they were doing there. Oh yes, lots of things or lack of too. Just a small nod of acknowledgment to that and Arthur left it at that. Didn't want to bring up their grief too much while they were trying to have fun. They were moving past it, slowly but surely. "Hmm I'm fine with that. If you never change from a masculine form, that is perfectly okay with me. You are perfect to me. Ah, ha yes that's true. Granted, most think of a female when they hear Lilith yet I am not always that. But, I am always...it was always a Lust devil, so in a sense we go through the same struggles as human women. So it isn't too far off." She hummed thoughtfully.
She never read too much into it nor ever corrected anyone over it. She was fine with it even when not using that form. "Oh? Well if nothing else, some shirts to sleep in perhaps." She suggested, giving a little laugh at seeing that trick Lucifer did. "That is quite clever, my dear. It isn't your fault you couldn't find your name. So, you must make your own." She agreed, taking his arm to go look at the shirts next.
They would be so, so confused to see the two they had captured were free or forgot about them and what they were doing. Knowing Lucifer, he would tease the camera in a momentary flick to his actual form before appearing 'human' again- all the while smirking in amusement. It is best to just do that, in just acknowledge it all. It would not be good to bring up their grief more, especially since they both were moving past it slowly.
"Alright, I am glad that you are perfectly fine with it my love. You can take any of the genders, I'm fine as a male. And yes, most do think Lilith is female and really now? Well I can assume you just show up as a male. And I know it is a lust devil position. And I see my love. That is true with that statement. Now that would be good.. perhaps a pair of shorts or pair of pants so not to always wear mine?" he hummed slightly, reaching out to wrap an arm around the female's waist. "Ah, thank you. It is quite clever and no sadly it isn't my fault. People don't think of the name Lucifer for children it seems." he uttered, allowing Arthur to take his arm to head over to the shirts.
Heaven forbid, the two would end up on one of those paranormal shows that try to debunk videos. They didn't need that and Arthur didn't want to have that happen at all. But leave it to Lucifer to always be messing with the humans. "I am. Ah, yes though usually when I take my contracts I do appear as Lilith. It was easier than dealing with the surprise, plus it helped keep my true identity a secret. It worked, didn't it? Everyone who wanted Lilith was always looking for a succubus, never an incubus. It made hiding easier." She explained simply but her voice was quiet. No need for alerting any humans.
"Hm? Are you saying you don't want me to wear your clothes?" She asked with a little, disappointed whine and a tiny pout. "Ah, no, not for children. Still too superstitious these days. Oh, but I have seen some cats named Lucifer before." She piped up before glancing up at the display that showed all the different shirts and clothing.
Heaven forbid indeed, as more than likely that would happen without their consent or knowledge. But it would be hilarious if they did end up on one of those paranormal shows. No, they don’t need that but of course Lucifer would love to mess with the humans. “Ahh okay. Like that time I summoned you no? And it is less surprising. Well you had me fooled for eons until I found you out. As I always assumed a succubus.” he pointed out quietly.
“What no! I was just saying Artie to have some clothes for yourself to wear if you want to look pretty and adorable yeah? And you can’t with my shirt especially showing your assets off to me.” He replied quickly with slightly raised hands. “And pity there babe. Cats huh?”
Arthur would be somewhere between mortified and very humored if that happened. She wouldn't know how to react to something so ridiculous. "Yes, exactly. I was expecting a meal, and all who summon me as Lilith expect a succubus. Ah, ha...well, there had been times when I wanted to tell you the truth...but I knew how you felt about her, before you knew she was me. Besides the rebel leaders of course, I know how badly you wanted to punish her...you told me yourself. I was afraid...after all of those years of vying to catch her, you'd be severely upset that it was me in the end." She admitted quietly. Still, she looked up at Lucifer with big, pitiful eyes at the thought of not being allowed or wanted to share clothing anymore. It was simply her reading too much into it, she should know Lucifer would let her do anything she wanted with his clothing more than likely.
"I can't look pretty in your shirts...?" Came the sudden influx of emotion in her voice. Still over reading and those angelic emotions coming out a bit. Angels did tend to be a bit more in tune with emotions than devils, except for ones like anger of course. "I-I can show off...look, I can." She whined, setting the items in her arm down in favor of pulling the back of the oversized shirt she was wearing to be more fitted against her front. Only then would it become so apparent that no, Arthur clearly did not have a bra on and was showing off her assets a little too well in public like that. "I can tie it...make it stay like this if that's what you want, to see my...assets. Well, I...some of these clothes are kind of cute...I could get some...hm? Yes, cats. A bit fitting with how much you like them." She answered quietly.
Of course she would be mortified and humored over such a thing happening. Humans are just odd in general. “Ah… and of course you were expecting a meal. And I bet all would be expecting a succubus. I know baby,… and I know why you were scared. Well as her, I was vexed and quite upset of the souls going missing. But I ended up being surprised and then concerned since it was you. And tried to make damn sure you didn’t leave me again. No… Artie.. hey come on sweetheart.” he huffed, moving towards the angel seeing how upset she was over something simple as that.
“Artie… sunshine no. I don’t want you to do that around everyone.” He murmured, pressing up against her to gently tug the shirt down, before gently cupping her cheeks. “You’re reading too much into this. I am not stopping you from wearing my shirts. I just wanted to give you an option alright? Yes you are pretty in my shirt but I know you will be equally pretty in some of these.” he whispered, leaning in to gently kiss her pale lips over and over to try and soothe that frown.
Humans are odd, too odd sometimes for their own good. "Still, Luci..." She sighed quietly, glancing down and away from him. There was still shame felt there in not only getting caught in her lie like that, but also being caught in search of 'food'. It was just adding salt to the wound of not going to Lucifer to get fed after leaving Heaven. At least that's how it was in her eyes and part of her regretted it happened like that. "Well...throwing me in the dungeon was one way of ensuring I didn't leave again." She whined quietly only to keep her gaze down when hearing that tone of voice from Lucifer.
The voice he uses when comforting his incubus, now an angel. She only let out a small noise of protest when he pulled her shirt back down so it was no longer so fitted but she let him anyway. Slowly, once warm hands were on her cheeks, she glanced back up and met with those sky blues she loved so much. Even slightly changed in color, Lucifer's eyes were so lovely. "I just...I feel prettier...when I'm dressed like I used to. I'm not as pretty as an angel in modest clothing." Oh that was not true. Arthur was gorgeous, angel or devil. What she was confused about was not feeling sexy anymore, more prudish even, and trying to be so for Lucifer but unable to do so modestly. But sweet kisses? That raised Arthur's spirits any day so she instantly leaned in closer and closed her eyes to accept so much affection.
Humans truly were odd, at times yes too odd for their own good. "Artie... it's alright. It's done and over with. I never punished you for being Lilith have I? I only did so because you ran and even then... I didn't want to but had to as the King. I gave a promise at that time and I could not back out otherwise seen as weak." he murmured softly. Well it was an added salt with what had happened with not going to Lucifer to feed after leaving Heaven but she had a reason. Arthur didn't want to be near Lucifer and even caught, still wanted to stay away.
"Well,... again I didn't want to do that babe." he sighed. Yes, this was the voice he uses to comfort his lover- be an incubus or angel now. The older male hated it when Arthur would do this in thinking less about herself in over thinking something he said. Even with such eye color, they still had a certain warmth for her. "Oh sweet, you can still wear those clothes. I'm not stopping you. You are still sexy in that even as an angel. You are still pretty in my clothes and you are still just as pretty in 'modest' clothes." he murmured. To Lucifer, she was sexy, not at all prudish even as an angel. And he didn't mind the modesty either but he knew why it was hard from one being a former incubus. Yet hopefully the kisses were able to help her mood lift a little bit.
"I know it is but..." She started, never really being one that was able to let go of her past mistakes. However, her eyes trailed down once more and she went quiet again. That time in the dungeon haunted her deep down and she usually tried not to think of it much. Lucifer had given her a warning that she would be punished if she ran again, but that didn't mean it didn't still hurt. It also hadn't exactly helped Arthur forgive Lucifer faster at the time.
It was a bad habit of Arthur's, to think of things like this instead of just taking compliments or not overthinking things. "But those clothes now feel...inappropriate to wear as an angel. Some are modest enough I can get by but they were made for an incubus." She murmured with a pitiful whine again, still accepting those kisses however and eventually willing to drop it all together. "Alright...There's nothing wrong with picking out some new clothes. They'll be good souvenirs."
"It is alright..." he soothed softly. He wanted her to try and let go of her past mistakes, to stop worrying over things that had happened in the past which they got over eventually. "Look at me. Artie... don't be thinking wrong about this. You gotta let it go." he murmured softly. He didn't know what happened down there but he could only imagine, and the punishment didn't help either. Oh of course not, as Lucifer wasn't expecting to be forgiven.. not then at least. And yes, it was a bad habit of hers.
"Says who? I see gorgeous clothes just laying there not being worn all because you're an angel? Bull... Art, don't let something as trivial as devil or angel stop you from wearing something that you enjoy and love to show. Do you know what I see when you wear those clothes? A very happy Queen. As I said, I don't care if you are either devil or angel, you are forever my Queen. You are my lover. You are pure beauty and gorgeous as the sun, the moon, and my stars put together. Don't let something like that get you down. And... that was also why I pointed that out before you over thought the reason. They will be souvenirs for you."
She should. These things were over with, only left over because Arthur could not let them go. Which was easier said than done given the major impact they had on her. When prompted, the angel's eyes did glance back up at her beloved with a pitiful look. One of knowing she overreacted and caused such a mood shift and was regretful of it. Slowly, she lifted her hands to wrap loosely around Lucifer's wrists as his hands rested upon her cheeks.
She even leaned into one of his palms for comfort. "You won't think I'm showing off too much as an angel?" She asked warily. "I...I didn't think of it that way. Of being Queen...ha, now don't be so silly, Luci..." There she goes, finally cracking a smile. Lucifer finally riddled her down enough to get that shy smile back on her face at such compliments. "Alright...aren't you going to pick out something? A shirt at least...so I can steal it later." She spoke jokingly.
Yes, she should. They were quite done and over within Lucifer's mind, but regarding Arthur's... she cannot let them go. It's why it is hard to take those steps forward due to not being able to let anything go. And of course it would be easier said than done given the major impact they had on her. Oh how he saw such a pitiful look, which spurred the older male to lean over to press a kiss upon her forehead. He hated seeing such pitiful looks upon her face and within her eyes. A small smile formed at the movements, moving a thumb over the cheek leaning more upon his palm.
"No Arthur. I will and would not think at all of you showing off as an angel. And if anyone else has a problem with it, then fuck them. They will have to deal with me over it and no one wants that. Do they huh? And see? As Queen, you can wear whatever the Hell you want.... though no clothes or revealing clothes only for me in our chamber got that? And I'm not being silly, just telling the truth. Now there's my sweet smile. Fine, I'll pick something for you to steal." he chuckled, pressing another kiss upon her lips before going to find something.
She tried to, she really did. And oftentimes it did feel like they were way past it, but then others' doubt always came creeping up into the back of Arthur's mind. It was one of her less desirable quirks but it wasn't a new one. Still, Lucifer was always able to snap her out of it either with kisses or gentle movements like now. They made her smile and relax, shoulders loosening as she hadn't even realized how tense she was.
"I just thought, as an angel, I shouldn't show off so much. Especially when you were asleep, I didn't want anyone to see me like that except for you." She responded before giving a small laugh with a nod. "I'm sorry for being so difficult sometimes. I should know better than to think you said I was anything other than beautiful…you make me feel so precious." She said softly. Arthur was a little thief when it came to Lucifer's shirts, that was a fact. It only took him one night to take his first shirt from him and that was just the beginning of many. But, she turned to pick out some items, some things for both her female and male form.
It did see that she was trying, that is all that matters. And there were times it did seem they were past it all but then of course doubts would pop up unannounced. It was a less desirable quirk but one that Lucifer was learning to deal with and fix. And yes he was always able to snap her out of such a mindset or even self doubt with his kisses or gentle movements. Indeed, just like now with the sweet display. To see that smile and relaxed stature showed how she was relaxing from earlier outburst.
"No sweetheart. You can do whatever you want. If you worry too much if I am asleep, just cover up if a servant or Lord wants to talk. But with me, I would love to see you dressed as how you want to be. It's alright, no need to apologize Art. I'm glad I make you feel like that, as you are also so beautiful too." he hummed softly, grinning. Arthur truly was a thief coming to the King's shirts, since there were tons missing, not that the older male cared. If Arthur wanted them then so be it. And it only took him the first night to steal his shirt. A happy hum sounded from Lucifer at seeing her picking some items as he grabbed a hoodie with a forest look on the front with the name of the town they were in too.
She needed to work on her emotions, especially in how she views herself, but it was nothing new. Lucifer was aware of the troubles of her mind and was there when she needed him. Likewise, she has made an effort to get better and with Iaoel's help has made progress. But nothing helped as much as Lucifer's affection. "Alright...I do have some cloaks and such I could throw over if I'm feeling modest. When I'm only around you, I don't feel that pressure to be a 'good angel', but with others...I don't know. I just don't feel right letting them see me in such tight clothing as a holy being." She admitted.
It was that angelic instinct to be modest, especially around devils. She didn't feel such pressure around Lucifer though and her walls fell down. As such, her lips turned up in a little grin to match the one Lucifer was giving her. In the end, Arthur picked out a pair of adjustable shorts, sweatpants, and a couple shirts for each form so they would fit properly. With that, she looped those over her arm and grabbed her other items as well. "Ready? We still need to go to that gallery. Even if we don't buy anything, it'll be nice to look around and enjoy the art." The angel said.
Oh she did need to work on her emotions, especially with the self view for herself. No, it was nothing new at all. Lucifer was greatly aware of the troubles of her mind and of course was there for her if ever needed. Yet that was good in the end of making an effort to get better and with Iaoel's help had made quite a lot of progress. Well, Lucifer was just special in that regard. "That would be good Artie, so no need to worry about how others view you in regards to what you are wearing. Especially in terms of having that feeling of modesty. Well that's probably why I don't pressure you to be a 'good angel'. Only time is in bed so no lustful actions. Otherwise I have no troubles with you being a good or bad angel. And you aren't being forced to hide, just if you don't want them to see you in those clothes then don't." he uttered softly.
Of course it was such a meaning to be modest after all. A happy look formed at that smile as he watched Arthur pick out some outfits. "Good choices sweetheart. And yes, ready to go. We do need to go before lunch of course. I wouldn't mind just looking around if anything. And it would be greatly enjoyable."
Arthur was getting there, slowly but surely. There were of course setbacks now and then but ultimately she was making progress. It helped knowing her beloved was always there for her whenever she needed him. "That is true…ah, ha, yes…you are rather stingy with that. You're more careful than me when it comes to lust." She said with a small chuckle. Part of that was of course Lucifer being terrified of accidentally making Arthur Fall while Arthur embraced it. But she nodded slowly in understanding. She was free to do whatever she wanted for the most part. To be whoever she wanted to be too.
"Aw, thank you, my love. Yes, let's check out and then be on our way so we don't have too late for lunch." She agreed, heading for the clerk's desk. Several bags later along with the ones from the metaphysical shop, between the two of them they had their hands full already. Arthur didn't seem to mind though. "Alright, love. Let's head to that gallery then find a nice spot for lunch." She smiled at him, wishing she could hold his arm again but alas, too many bags.
Yes she was getting there slowly but surely indeed. Of course there were the occasional setbacks now and then but she was making good progress after all. It did help to know that her beloved was always there whenever she did need him. "See? And well of course. And well,.. I know how lust works more so angelic wise. But then again it isn't my primary sin after all. I have pride when keeping an eye on things like so." he hummed.
And there was also the fact he was terrified of accidentally making Arthur Fall, especially in a foreign place. That should not be done like a store. But of course she was free to do whatever she wanted. "You're welcome sweetheart. And yes let's do that and not have too much of a late lunch." he hummed. And seeing how there were several bags, Lucifer took the majority of them, giving Arthur a couple lightweight ones since she had Cerberus's leash. "Ah yes, let's. I hope there is a lot of beautiful art there."