#bmb 2025

"alastor? are you ready to go?" he'd lightly knocked on the demon's door before asking through it, assuming it's where he was since lucifer couldn't find him anywhere else in the hotel. "i know being fashionably late is a thing, but i actually want to be on time to see some old friends before the dancing starts, if that was okay." being a chronic over-worrier, he had the brief thought that maybe alastor wasn't interested in going after all given the high amount of people that were rumored to be there, but then quickly brushed off the idea; he trusted that any issue would've been brought up instead of him disappearing and flaking out. "are you still picking out an outfit, or...?"

GOING ALONE WAS THE BETTER OF TWO CHOICES; it was either put himself out there and find a plus-one, terrifying, or just show up and hope for the best. lucifer was trying to blend in as best he could, glad to see others in extravagant outfits so it was easier than expected, so there would be no questions of where he'd been the past years. it was risky attending, but he was able to fly under the radar so far. he was looking for a good view of the rumored upcoming performance when he spotted bright pink hair to his left through the crowd, immediately recognizing the person despite her mask due to her other features. "aya?" he called over, genuinely surprised to see her at the ball. lucifer made his way over before lighting up seeing he was right, and it wasn't some random sinner with the same hair and antlers. thank goodness, a familiar face. "i had no idea you'd be coming? oh it's me, by the way," he grinned as he removed his half mask ( as if the voice and permanently crimson cheeks showing underneath weren't a dead giveaway ). "you look great!"

HE RECOGNIZED THE LITTLE DEMON ANYWHERE— for better or worse, due to her role in the extermination resistance. it was hard not to remember. and even if lucifer had somehow forgotten, her outfit would’ve certainly brought the memories flooding back. he stared, not sure if he should laugh or scold or just ignore her completely but then, ohp, he was spotted. “uh… heeeey?” he waved a hand somewhat awkwardly. “you got uh… quite the costume there, if i do say so myself.” he noticeably paused before continuing. “that knife’s not real, right?”

WITH MASQUERADE MASKS AND HIDDEN IDENTITIES GALORE, it was hard to recognize anyone, but some traits stuck out so much so that lucifer was able to put names to the occasional figure; it was helpful to see who to talk to, or who to avoid. his date for the night had gone off for a moment, leaving the devil feeling anxious and trying not to show it. crowds weren't really his... thing, at least not lately, after his last fiasco in front of one. he was debating going to sidle up to a wall when he spotted someone with a large pair of golden wings tucked at their sides— unmistakably an angel he'd already met on two occasions. "... abel? hey!" he called out to grab his attention. "is that you?"

IT DIDN'T TAKE HIM VERY LONG TO FIND PAIMON in the growing crowd, thankfully. lucifer immediately raised a hand over his head to wave and catch the other's attention, quickly excusing himself from some other forced conversation with a stranger and then weaving through a few people to reach his friend. "paimon! loving the outfit, wow. are those real feathers..?" the devil reached out to ( very carefully ) touch them and then smiled wide, clearly excited about the event despite his bad attempts at hiding it. "thank the sins you're here. you mind if i hang for a bit? my— uhh, plus-one is busy scoping things out right now. did you come alone?"

LUCIFER HAD ALREADY MENTALLY PREPARED HIMSELF FOR being paired up with a total stranger, having arrived without a plus-one but still wanting to participate in the festivities in some way. when the pairs were announced though, he was surprised, and then relieved; no awkward-ing around a new face. he turned to alastor at the sound of his voice and chuckled, taking his hand with a mock bow. "charmed. and listen, pal, i've been dancing since before you were even born. swing, waltzes, whatever the other fun partner ones are— i'm a pro." now he was just bragging. "you ready to kick some ass and win this thing?"

Forgot to add his wings. But yeah, this is out outfit for the Masquerade!

Gonna try and draw Abel (just like the bust) for what he's wearing for the masquerade.