“Yes, yes, you love black. Sooo edgy. You’re practically a gothic princess.” “Says the person decked out in pristine white.” “With red tips, thank you very much.” The two chuckled lightly. A little playful ribbing never hurt anyone. So far, anyway. “But to answer your question… no,” Lucifer said
“No, but it goes a long way.” “Alright then. I guess I’ll go to the back and practice.” “I’ll holler if I need anything.” Eva then got up. But before she headed out, she put a hand on Lucifer’s shoulder. “Thanks for showing me that,” she said. Then she went to the back and left Lucifer to pilot
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“Of course not. But certain limitations have been lifted. Limitations regarding apprehension, use of force, due process. If we adhere strictly to Helios protocol, we’ll get shot down and killed instantly. Out in the wastes, we gotta be smarter, more flexible. You get me?” He looked around and saw a
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