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[walkingheroin]

[Lucifer is sitting at the bench of a shiny black piano, his fingers gently pressing the keys in a smooth melody with talented fingers as he starts to speak. It's unclear how he's being filmed without actually holding the device himself, but I'm sure it's probably just someone holding it for him.

Or not.]

Hello again, denizens of Wonderland. I made a promise to you all, and as you can see, I'm following through on it.

[Around him is a very lavish, large, and chic room, though it's clear that the piano he's at is in the middle of the room and slightly lower than most of the couches and tables, with the bar at the far end. There's also a stage microphone set up beside him, though he's not using it at the moment.]

Say hello to Deux Lux. Anyone with the ability to have fun is welcome and expected. Sixth floor, room sixty-six. It's a bit smaller than the original, I'm afraid, but it will do for now.

[He grins.]

Feel free to help yourself behind the bar when you arrive. If I think you have some skill when it comes to pouring cocktails, perhaps I'll offer you a job. Until those positions are filled, however, I'm afraid I can't do everything all by myself. I'm the Devil, not a miracle worker.

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[ooc: Feel free to answer Lucifer over the network or come hang out at the club. THIS CAN BE A PARTY POST. Feel free to tag around as much as you want! I'll have my own starter for Lucifer inside and will tag around as well. Have fun <3]

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[walkingheroin]

It's a bit of a play on words. Don't strain yourself too hard thinking about it.

[He's such a dick. Not everyone here knows French, Lucifer.]

About as well as everyone warned me it might be. Fortunately, I'm very good at going with the flow as they say. Now everyone gets yours truly as entertainment instead. It's honestly an upgrade, in my personal opinion.

[circlejerked]

_{[Since he's about to crash Lucifer's party, he'll give Lucifer a free pass on the snark. It's a part of his charm.]}

Oh, sure, discriminate against us other-worlders. It's not our fault we're the bastard step-brother with a different father.

_{[Not getting to experience the burlesque experience? Kind of a disappointment after Lucifer had talked it up. That said, Anders can't resist a chuckle. He's not surprised to hear he'd been shot down and forced to improvise.]}

So we should expect to see you doing a little dance number?

_{[Please say yes.]}

[walkingheroin]

I'm technically an other-worlder myself, as far as Earth is considered, so no excuses.

[He might get dancers yet. Time will have to tell. He doesn't give up on anything.]

If I'm dancing then who will provide the music? Besides, in my experience, all genders seem to be more enamored with the female species when it comes to...exotic dancing.

[circlejerked]

_{[Oh, so he's playing the "I'm a heavenly emigrant that left home at sixteen" card, is he? That has to be cheating. How is anyone supposed to compare to that? Anders lets out a disbelieving laugh.]}

I think being an omnipotent being might give you a bit of an unfair advantage on the rest of us humble mortals.

_{[Said omnipotent isn't even going to take the stage on his own opening night? Come on, where's the fun in that? Anders would consider volunteering another round of Anders' Spicy Shimmy if it wasn't likely to traumatize the audience.]}

Aren't there machines or a choir of angels for that? _{[A blithe shrug precedes his next comment.]} Eh, beggars can't be choosers, I always say. You can't really go wrong with exotic dancing. Don't sell yourself short, I'm sure you're plenty enamoring just the way you are.

[walkingheroin]

I'm immortal, not omnipotent. [Especially not anymore but...that's another story.] And plenty of mortals are the furthest thing from humble, mind you. They tend to be the least deserving of their egos, as well.

[He nods his shoulders in assent.]

Yes, well, someone has to run those machines, and as of the present moment, I am the only employee. Thus, you see the difficulty I find myself in. [His expression changes to one that's obviously pleased at those last statements, though.] You think so, do you? I happen to agree. Perhaps someday I'll put on a bit of a show, one that's decidedly less 'family-friendly.'

[circlejerked]

Oh, sorry, you immortal being. You say that like it should be less impressive.

_{[Both are pretty incredible, try as Anders might not to let Wonderland's menagerie of creatures big and small stop him from carrying on normal enough conversations.]}

Well, I don't know about that. Mortality is pretty humbling.

_{[Squishy, stabbable organs. Very humbling indeed.]}

You can't just snap your fingers and make it happen? Ah well, never mind that, I can push the 'play' button on a music device if you're in dire need of someone with hand-eye coordination. _{[Lucifer's humbling self-confidence earns a smirk.]} This I've got to see! I look forward to the day.

[walkingheroin]

Now you're just trying to flatter me.

[He clearly doesn't mind.][But his world is FAR different than Anders']

Maybe I can, maybe I can't. I much prefer leaving such tedious actions to others while I spend my time with things I find more interesting.

[circlejerked]

Nonsense, you don't need me for that.

_{[Lucifer's doing a good job of it all by himself. If anything, Anders is just being a helpful by-stander and helping him split a little of the load.]}

Coy with the angel powers, eh? I'm sure we can make do the old-fashioned way. Count me in for an appearance. I'm curious to see what your club is all about.

[walkingheroin]

Ah, he speaks the truth.

[This room is not big enough for Lucifer's ego, let's be real.]

Something like that. I'll be sure to send you a personal invitation.

[circlejerked]

_{[He shrugs lightly.]}

What can I say. I'm an avid supporter of people and their positive self-image. I think it's great you're happy with yourself. You're a real role model.

_{[Yeah, he may have noticed the inflated ego. But it's part of what's making Lucifer an entertaining person to talk to. Some egomaniacs are a downright snoozefest if they don't have a sense of humor or a flair for the dramatic to charm up their antics, but Lucifer has both.]}

A personal invitation? For me? _{[He puts on the exaggerated delight of a celebrity's biggest fan being singled out in a crowd.]} If you're trying to flatter me, it's working.

[walkingheroin]

It's nice for someone to actually agree with me on that fact.

[And all it took was meeting someone who didn't know anything about Heaven and Hell. Whatever, he'll take it.]

Flattery gets everyone everywhere. Besides, I like you.

[circlejerked]

Oh, you're good.

_{[Smooth as silk, you are, ser. Anders nods at him as if silently applauding a show of skill.]}

And you're right, flattery does get you everywhere.

<sub>[His smile is ripe with amusement. Okay, fine, he's on Team Devil up until Lucifer turns into a rage demon and starts trying to massacre everyone in the mansion.

People don't have to be sincere in their compliments--they just need good presentation, and Lucifer has that in spades.]</sub>

[walkingheroin]

I know.

[On both counts, really. He's good at what he does and he'll be the first to admit it. Zero shame.]

Now, turn off that ridiculous device and come have a drink with me. Too much talking, not enough action.

[circlejerked]

_{[So this is what it's like to meet a larger than life personality larger than his own. Anders acquiesces with a smile that's clearly hiding a laugh behind it.]}

Twist my arm, why don't you. All right, I'm on my way, and I expect to be impressed when I get there.

_{[Not that hard when nearly everything otherworldly impresses a Thedosian, but it's the principle of the thing. See you soon, Satan.]}