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“I was supposed to protect you, Lucifer. My brightest star.”

“As long as you have a song, it doesn’t matter who it is for. I only wish you to always have a reason to sing.. even if it is no longer me.”

“I don’t mean to upset you.”

“Would you offer to be his guard?” Her expression remained neutral. “It is for your mother that I have given him these chances. Raguel has long since deserved capital punishment.”

The god frowned, approaching her grandson with calculated steps. “Anyone deserving of jail would only corrupt him further. He needs positive forces -- role models, Ezra. Family.”

“Sweet boy. If there is anyone to blame, it's me.”

“I understand.” The god’s voice cracked.

“i know,” was all she could offer. “your transition’s been hard on you. it’s why i’m here.” she was in no rush for davina to believe her. it didn’t matter, in the end. “raguel will face consequences for what he did to you. that might not bring you comfort, or fix it, but i couldn’t lead you to believe that such a heartless act would go unpunished.” there was a pause, a thoughtful expression. “and if you wish to pursue salvation, i suggest seeking out an angel named uriel. don’t worry -- his manners are much more developed. he’s just.. a little eccentric.”

it was clear the other was struggling, but she didn’t want to risk belittling her strength, so she chose not to mention it. she wore a soft, amused smile at the phrasing of the question -- because of one word in particular. “i have been given many names,” she began to explain. “and there are many gods, but i created the very earth we are standing on.”

“What would you suggest?”

“I continue to have faith that that’s not true.”

“Hello, Davina.” What appeared to be a young woman offered the vampire a soft voice, cloaked in remorse. “You do not know me, and I am sorry that you must now.. but my son has caused you so much pain, and so I've come to offer my deepest regret. An apology.”

“Because he won’t get any better on his own.”

“Heaven is empty. All the beauty is here.”