Protection comes standard for anyone who seeks the sanctuary of my church. [ She knows, so what the hell. It certainly won't surprise her when Crane seeks his protection. ] And of course personally.
[ He's tempted to simply interrupt her bath, since he can. Chilton is the one he can't visit on, but Raina could do with the shaking up. Not that a visit would really rattle her. ]
It doesn't have to be this way, no. I only have time to hold one grudge, Raina, and it's for something greater than both of us. I could have only good feelings about your relationship, the first in line to congratulate you on your impending nuptials. A generous godfather for your firstborn child. That's how it could be.
[ Lucifer would certainly find a great difficulty in reaching Raina if he tried. As a precaution, Raina enlisted Sabriel to ward hers and Chilton's home from unwanted intrusions. Only those with an enchanted key could enter and leave without either of them having to open the door and invite them in. And the invitation had to happen every single time. Simply because someone was welcomed once, didn't mean they would be a second time. Raina certainly couldn't keep herself safe from Lucifer finding and teleporting to her, but she could at least protect the home she and Chilton shared so he couldn't use her as a means to get to him. ]
Part of the appeal is protection, I can't deny that.
[ It was better to have Lucifer as an ally than an enemy, that was for sure. ]
But you say all this as though Frederick and I seek out the fairy tale ending. A happily ever after.
[ Ruefully: ]
I'm incapable of bearing children.
[ But she didn't say anything about the marriage part. ]
I realize it's a pride thing. You have to reprimand your children otherwise how else will they learn? But in theory, if you simply let go of the contract -- you could obtain the both of us, could you not? Two for the price of one torn up contract. A psychiatrist and a prophet, willingly at your beck and call.
Is this not a better future than the alternative? Wasn't what we created as your horsemen beautiful?
Edited (I was so sleepy when I wrote the reply, I realized I failed to describe Sabriel's spell properly. >() 2015-08-14 01:08 (UTC)
[ Well now, see, that was very smart of her. Keeping him out is immense wisdom, and seeking out Sabriel's help is clever, even if it might draw in Lucifer's interest in the magician. It's interference in his work, intervention in a private affair that had arisen between himself, Raina and Chilton, and which should be settled by them, and none other.
He wanted to address all her topics. They were all equally important, and he was silent a moment after she was done, considering how to start in order to put them in some kind of reasonable sequence. ] It's as you say, Raina. It's a pride thing. I can't be seen to be so willing to let my projects go, to dismiss what I want out of hand. But you must understand, you didn't create your vistas, as horsemen, to please me. I created them to free you, to show you what you could be, with my help. I don't mind admitting that being at odds with you both has been devastating.
[ He exhaled, pausing again, and when he spoke, his voice was a note lower. ]
Has it ever even occurred to you, my love, that if parenthood is what you wanted, I might just be capable of granting you that wish?
[ Raina doubted that devastating was Lucifer's honest truth in regards to her and Chilton. Frustrating. Irritating. Trying his patience, for he had been very patient with the both of them. Those were what she believed him to be. ]
You are generous -- in your gifts and your kindness. And I have nothing but the utmost faith you, of anyone, would be able to change my predicament. But I'm afraid I simply cannot bring myself to sign my name over to you. Which I suppose is no big loss on your behalf. It isn't me you're after, Lucifer. I wouldn't delude myself into believing that I am anything more than a tool used to hurt Frederick, to remind Frederick of his place.
But he is the one you ultimately want, and I certainly can't blame you. He is a much better catch than Jonathan Crane.
[ It was said lightheartedly, even though there was nothing lighthearted about this. She could still lose Frederick. And not simply Frederick. Her very life if things followed that one possible future she had seen. ]
Surely, though, there are people you want more. I could help, you know. I could turn so many toward your light. With a persuasive whisper, I can hand deliver just about anyone you could wish to have. And the only thing I would ask would be to keep Frederick for myself. One man for the entire world. One man for unlimited access to my premonitions. Is that really that steep of a price to pay, Lucifer?
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Voice;
[ He's tempted to simply interrupt her bath, since he can. Chilton is the one he can't visit on, but Raina could do with the shaking up. Not that a visit would really rattle her. ]
It doesn't have to be this way, no. I only have time to hold one grudge, Raina, and it's for something greater than both of us. I could have only good feelings about your relationship, the first in line to congratulate you on your impending nuptials. A generous godfather for your firstborn child. That's how it could be.
Voice;
Part of the appeal is protection, I can't deny that.
[ It was better to have Lucifer as an ally than an enemy, that was for sure. ]
But you say all this as though Frederick and I seek out the fairy tale ending. A happily ever after.
[ Ruefully: ]
I'm incapable of bearing children.
[ But she didn't say anything about the marriage part. ]
I realize it's a pride thing. You have to reprimand your children otherwise how else will they learn? But in theory, if you simply let go of the contract -- you could obtain the both of us, could you not? Two for the price of one torn up contract. A psychiatrist and a prophet, willingly at your beck and call.
Is this not a better future than the alternative? Wasn't what we created as your horsemen beautiful?
Voice;
He wanted to address all her topics. They were all equally important, and he was silent a moment after she was done, considering how to start in order to put them in some kind of reasonable sequence. ] It's as you say, Raina. It's a pride thing. I can't be seen to be so willing to let my projects go, to dismiss what I want out of hand. But you must understand, you didn't create your vistas, as horsemen, to please me. I created them to free you, to show you what you could be, with my help. I don't mind admitting that being at odds with you both has been devastating.
[ He exhaled, pausing again, and when he spoke, his voice was a note lower. ]
Has it ever even occurred to you, my love, that if parenthood is what you wanted, I might just be capable of granting you that wish?
Voice;
You are generous -- in your gifts and your kindness. And I have nothing but the utmost faith you, of anyone, would be able to change my predicament. But I'm afraid I simply cannot bring myself to sign my name over to you. Which I suppose is no big loss on your behalf. It isn't me you're after, Lucifer. I wouldn't delude myself into believing that I am anything more than a tool used to hurt Frederick, to remind Frederick of his place.
But he is the one you ultimately want, and I certainly can't blame you. He is a much better catch than Jonathan Crane.
[ It was said lightheartedly, even though there was nothing lighthearted about this. She could still lose Frederick. And not simply Frederick. Her very life if things followed that one possible future she had seen. ]
Surely, though, there are people you want more. I could help, you know. I could turn so many toward your light. With a persuasive whisper, I can hand deliver just about anyone you could wish to have. And the only thing I would ask would be to keep Frederick for myself. One man for the entire world. One man for unlimited access to my premonitions. Is that really that steep of a price to pay, Lucifer?