#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 ��� ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟
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starter call for @burntprose
“ My , it’s been a long time since I’ve seen your face , Sandalphon. “ Lucifer’s voice curls through the air like a song of the universe , calm and perfectly smooth in delivery. How long had it last been since he’d personally sensed the divinity of another ? Too long. Even days at God’s right hand he had stood towering above the others as Heaven’s PERFECT angel , the crown jewel of Heaven. Rarely did he interact beyond the other archangels at the time like Michael , Gabriel , Raphael , so on. And in Hell ? He alone retained the divinity that had been burnt away from the others in the fall. ( He hid it , but his glorious wings betrayed the truth - as white and gold edged as they’d always been ).
Then again , rare were the days that Lucifer ventured from his palace halls much less to Earth’s surface. A misconception by many. He loved the planet and its creations - though he was far from enthusiastic about humans. Gold eyes burn like the creation of stars as he observes the other angel , colored lips curved upwards into a smile that’s painted more by intrigue rather than any genuine happiness. What a curious turn of events . . .
“ Is today a special occasion ? Did you come looking just for me ? “ He inquires with a note that seems almost playful. It’d been a long time since being awake had provided any sort of entertainment or interest to him. Perhaps that was about to change. It wouldn’t be surprising if the answer was yes ; the Heavens were always quick to react if they sensed Lucifer was on the move , or even just awake in general.
#burntprose#idk if you want general mythology or crossover#if its crossover then just know he'd also say 'Though I'm afraid I'm not the version of me you're likely looking for'#but here you go i give you 1 emperor of hell#this was perfect tbh#bc lucifer has been very awake today#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟
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aristarchos replied to your post “me, staring enviously at my muses that ...”
michael agrees lucifer would 100000% be a baby
“ Hey ! “
#aristarchos#me staring @ him: its true tho#remember when michael laughed at him bc he was cold#bc he did not practically understand his conceptual idea of cold#its like that but worse#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟
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@aristarchos said: touch-starved // Michael and Lucifer
( TAGGED ACCORDINGLY ) ﹟ touch-starved [ … ]﹕ sender is touch - starved & receiver notices .
There are things they don’t say. Not with words at least. But they don’t need words and their limited ability to portray or express matters. Even in their own language , it isn’t a necessity to reach out and brush minds against another. Not always. Not them at least.
It’s why Lucifer doesn’t call for Michael. But his wings unfurl like opening gates till he can reach out and pull Michael close before his wings fold again. Will Michael comment ? There’s a fifty percent chance of a snappy comment , and a fifty percent chance of absolute silence. Lucifer wouldn’t care either way when it wouldn’t make a difference to his course of action.
Slender fingers slide into Michael’s hair , gently combing through the locks. These moments won’t last forever , despite what might be wished. But he can ease the edge of the ache for Michael. Not that anyone else could see it. Had anyone witness , they’d have thought Lucifer had lost his mind. But he knew the subtle changes in posture , in looks linger a fraction of a second longer , subtle things anyone less trained would miss.
He does not break the silence even now. Painted lips simply press a gentle kiss to his forehead , and he settles for this for them. It is not much ; it is enough.
#aristarchos#i'd love to say i know what verse this is in#but i have no idea#lucifer said no sharing just doing#so here we are#its okay though michael he's got you#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟#〉relations: (michael & lucifer) : craving the misery only you bring 〈 — ♚#〉i will get to a queue tag eventually〈 — ✭ ⌜queue⌟
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aristarchos replied to your post “anyways , the fact this is what you walk ...”
Michael just pulling the curtains. Michael vc: it’s just an oversized pillow fort
“ It is not ! And don’t pull the curtains. “ And is Lucifer going to smack Michael with one of his wings ? Absolutely.
#aristarchos#AN OVERSIZED PILLOW FORT#HOW RUDE#.....lowkey tho i always wanted one of those fhdfjg#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟
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@agravaki said: ❝ you’re just a little man in a little hole the world forgot to bury. ❞ // @ lucifer from ... arahabaki!chuu ?
( ARCANE SENTENCE STARTERS )
“ How funny to come from something barely even heaving through dusty lungs. “
Lucifer regards the god in his palace halls with a searing gaze that rivals the very heart of creation , gold that burns brighter than any stars or metal. He is beautiful and so far from the legends and stories of humans. There’s no ruined skin and ugly snarl. Wings whiter than snow and edged in gold dazzle , a sharp contrast to the midnight silk hair that spills around his elegant and seraphic form. There’s something enchanting and elegant even in the simplest movements , the embodiment of beauty and perfection.
But his aura is far from delicate , far from helpless. It spills into the room like fog , of danger and raw power as he descends the steps to close the space between Heaven’s formerly beloved angel and the forgotten god.
“ Are you trying to describe yourself ? Humanity has me carved into their very existence. Even nonbelievers write poetry and metaphors of me , retell my story and carve statues and paintings of me. The believers cower , or pity , or wonder about me. “ He waves a hand with dismissal. “ But unlike others , their faith does not affect me. Whether they believe or not , it holds no influence on me like it does the archangels. “
His gaze softens as he stares at Arahabaki. “ But they’ve forgotten you , haven’t they ? Destroyed your temples and followers. Corrupted your legends of being a god of ironmaker , of strength , or protection , and made you into a story of a beast. Of mindless violence and destruction and calamity so that other gods might shine. How much do you remember , o’ guardian god ? “ Lucifer’s voice is nothing short of pure silk and melodic symphonies. “ Every story needs villains. Humans so love to turn their swords against their own gods. It’s not your fault. Humans love cruelty , to inflict on each other and those who once aided them. Broken , flawed creations. “
Lucifer stops a few steps above Arahabaki , emitting no malice , no fear. Something indescribable , ancient and warm and tempting instead flows like sunlight from him. “ But that could all be changed. If you want , that is. Revenge , restoration , it could be yours if you so yearn for it. I am willing to aid. “
#agravaki#the way im 👀 at this#nothing like a god and the emperor of hell chatting#and you know#potential deal or aid#wont be good for ppl but shh its fine#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟
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@aristarchos said: “Because I — hate you!” // Michael to Lucifer 🥲
(SEND ‘Because I love you!’ FOR YOUR MUSE TO BLURT IT OUT IN AN ARGUEMENT)
It was enough to get Lucifer to go silent for a moment , appearing more baffled than anything else at Michael’s sudden words.
“ Yes , I think everyone knows that. “ He finally says after a moment to consider how to proceed. “ I don’t think that helps your argument any. “
#aristarchos#DJHGF I THINK THIS IS THE SHORTEST REPLY HE'S GIVEN#BUT THATS ALL HE THOUGHT / SAID#just dead silence and ' ??? i know ? '#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟#〉relations: (michael & lucifer) : craving the misery only you bring 〈 — ♚
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starter call - @aristarchos
“ Michael. “
It was a simple acknowledgement , though Lucifer didn’t open his eyes from where he was relaxing under their tree in the fields of Heaven under the night sky. He knew why Michael was probably here. There was one of the festivities happening tonight and Lucifer , as usual , was expected to be at them. Instead , he’d chosen not to. Somehow he couldn’t imagine that having settled well with Michael despite how rarely the other participated.
“ I know you’re about to go on a rant. “ Lucifer scoffs , finally opening his eyes so he could grasp the other archangel and pull him down beside him with a slight grin. “ Despite the fact you don’t even like going. So what if we don’t ? “ He suggests , eyes gleaming with slight mischief.
His grip loosens and relaxes as he leans back against the tree. “ If you stay , I’ll play a song for you. “ Sure , maybe it was a bit unfair given how rarely Lucifer played for others , but it might be enough to persuade Michael to stay.
#aristarchos#just some nice prefall stuff#before all the pain they endure forever onwards :)#me: what if they have a song tho#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟#〉keeper of the secrets of god〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer prefall verse⌟
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PINTEREST QUOTE STARTER CALL - @liliavanrouge
“ I rebelled ; therefore I exist. “
#liliavanrouge#time for philosophy or deep talks with lucifer#i was torn between this and another one#thank you for your continued patronage to interacted with 1 emperor#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟
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“ That is appalling. “
#dash commentary#HELP NOT A SUGAR DADDY BOT ON ONE OF LUCIFER'S POSTS#he does not approve of this#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟
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Anonymous said: “Smash or Pass” + michael @ lucifer
( SEND Smash or Pass + character name FOR MY MUSE’S ANSWER )
“ What a . . . odd way of putting it. Truly human language is quite the strange thing. “
Still , there seems to be something akin to amusement at the question. But for what ? Only he knows.
“ Smash. “
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aristarchos replied to your post “Lucifer decided to wake up this morning ...”
michael groaning all the way in heaven fnsdjfd
Task 1 for the day: Annoy Michael ✅ Task 2 for the day: Annoy Michael More
“ What a great start. “
#aristarchos#you missed him michael#now hes blessing with his presence#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟
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GASP , MICHAEL ! !
#dash commentary#aristarchos#IM LAUGHING BC I WAS READING AND SERIOUS#AND THEN WE GOT TO THE TAGS#AND LUCIFER GASPED DRAMATICALLY#AND HAD TO SAY THIS#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟
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@aristarchos said: He hadn't agreed to the dance until everyone else had left, until it was just the two of them standing in the middle of the beautiful marbled floor. It was a rare thing for Michael to feel beautiful, but he had caught Lucifer's eye especially tonight, and he hadn't been ready to surrender it just yet.
It was quite, safe for the gentle harp and strings that softly filled the room. Their fingers interlocked on side while he felt Lucifer's other hand on his waist. Michael tried hard to act as though he was hating the entire thing, rolling his eyes whenever Lucifer made a comment on his moves, but inside, the archangel was melting under the attention it brought him. Soft words that fell like warm honey from Lucifer's tongue had made Michael almost shiver when he was brought even closer to Lucifer's chest.
Wine colored hues soon gaze up at gold, and once again it felt like the sun was gazing down upon him, kissing his skin and making him feel calm... special. Perhaps it was nothing more than the desires he beat down into the ground, but in that moment his eyes closed and he had reached to press a kiss to Morningstar. // i needed this nfdjfs
Lucifer knew how significant Michael’s agreement to dance was , so he had held no qualms in waiting till everyone was gone. Michael so often merely stood to the sides , ensuring everything followed the schedule without being in the center of it like Lucifer often was. And though Lucifer sometimes yearned for someone to talk to besides merely being gazed at , rare were the times he’d try to make Michael be involved ; at least the other archangels would chat or participate. But now in the empty , grand ballroom , it was a moment he could have with Michael.
And savor it he would. He reached out to grasp Michael’s hand in his , his other moving to rest upon his waist with a softer smile. He could see Michael rolling his eyes , the scoffs he made , but the fact was that Michael was indulging him all the same. This room was all for them as they spun around the marbled floors , soft music guiding their movements as everything melted away for these few moments.
Lucifer’s heels made their height difference greater , but it did not stop Heaven’s beloved gem from bending to press their foreheads together at a slower part of the song , a smile painted on his lips and a single note of angelic laughter leaving when he felt how Michael huffed. So be it. He would take these moments as he could , savor each one as the precious jewels they were. Even if Michael did not answer his words , he did not mind.
He’d lifted his head away a bit as they continued to flow and dance in tandem. What was time to the stars and the immortals ? Had it been a few minutes or a day ? Lucifer didn’t care. He didn’t wonder about it. His golden gaze was fixated only on Michael and nothing else. Not the music that continued to play , not the colorful light that spilled in windows or the glow of candles , not the doors , nothing but Michael.
And then there was warmth pressed to his lips , something new to the archangel. Gold eyes widened in shock and gold edged feathers fluffing up in a display of his surprise. No one had ever - Michael - Of course Lucifer knew what was happening conceptually , but it’d certainly never been something directed to him before.
It felt like eternity and no time at all as Lucifer processed the gesture. But then he allows his eyes to slip close as he presses back into the kiss. It’s warm , sweet on his lips unlike anything else that he knew of. And if his grip tightened just a bit more ? Well , only they knew that like this secret moment.
#aristarchos#this is so pretty to imagine#just the two of them all fancy and beautiful#spinning around an empty grand hall#focused on each other#and ghjdfg time really went uno reverse huh#from michael to lucifer initiating#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟#〉keeper of the secrets of god〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer prefall verse⌟#〉relations: (michael & lucifer) : craving the misery only you bring 〈 — ♚
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@aristarchos said: jealous + reversed // Michael and Lucifer cuz u know he be getting jelly
( TAGGED ACCORDINGLY ) REVERSED ﹟ jealous [ … ]﹕ receiver sender shows jealousy over sender receiver.
Sometimes it was hard to tell what was the direct object of Michael’s anger. More times than not , Lucifer contributed it towards Michael himself not being entirely certain who or what to direct his wrath at. Even now , whether it was at him or at the younger angel who was seemingly trying to win Lucifer’s attention was near impossible to tell.
Few ever tried to approach Lucifer. Not when he was Heaven’s beloved treasure who everyone watched from afar , clambering to get a view whenever he emerged from the throne room. So it was to Lucifer’s surprise when one of the younger ones was bold enough to speak to him. Gold eyes landed on the angel , then flicked back towards the flock of younger angels peering at them from a distance , before turning back to the angel. It was silly , informing him of an event in Heaven as if Lucifer didn’t already know. But the bravery had been enough to give him pause and speak with him.
And he hadn’t been oblivious to the fact the group had dropped by a few times during this outing with efforts put forth to catching his eye. But Lucifer was used to that sort of behavior , being observed from afar. There was something bewitching about Lucifer , something a bit too perfect even here in Heaven that often drew the attention of others to watch and whisper from afar.
“ Michael. “
Lucifer’s head tilted , watching the other archangel who seemed distracted in his anger. “ You look like you’re about to smite someone. “ He shakes his head. “ And to think I haven’t even done anything yet. I fear you might actually do it if I do anything. “ Lucifer teases , too aware of the fact he might be toeing a line today. Can he ease Michael’s anger ? That was always a difficult task even at the best of times , much less when he seemed particularly upset at one of the other angels.
Lucifer slides his hand into Michael’s grasp , closing his hand before Michael can pull free from him. “ Let’s go. “ He urges instead , wings stretching outwards to shimmer and glow in the light. “ Our spot ? Earth ? “ He suggests , already hovering in the air as he gazes down at Michael. “ Or I’ll go sneak down to Earth by myselg and you’ll have to come find me since the other’s never can. “ He threatens , but it’s only to give Michael the excuse he needs to spend the time with him that he’d otherwise likely reject.
#aristarchos#funny to think lucifer just ? regardless of its jealousy abt him#or over the other angel trying to get his attention#doesn't realize bc he doesn't care#but here to give michael that excuse#come spend time with him <3#you know you want to#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟#〉keeper of the secrets of god〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer prefall verse⌟#〉relations: (michael & lucifer) : craving the misery only you bring 〈 — ♚#〉i will get to a queue tag eventually〈 — ✭ ⌜queue⌟
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@aristarchos said: “what are you humming?” // michael and lucifer
( THE RISING FORCE SENTENCES )
“ You don’t remember it ? “
Lucifer paused in is humming , dark lashes parting to reveal gold eyes as he gazed at Michael resting against his chest. It was an odd duality , the wrath that would emerge the moment these stolen moments faded away compared to the docile moments they had now. He shifts slightly , careful not to disturb Michael as he leans his head backwards again.
“ It was that harp piece I was always fond of. I think the last time was . . . “
Here he pauses to consider it. Regardless of the exact time , it had certainly been centuries. It was no surprise that Michael might not have recognized it , especially if Michael had banned it from being played after his fall. It wasn’t a very energetic song so it rarely was played even back then. No one else that would recognize it was still around Maybe some of those that’d fallen with him , but that was doubtful. It was another thing lost to time.
A sense of mourning washed over him at the thought , bright gold dimming slightly as he thought further on it. Maybe Michael would recall it in a bit. But what use would it do ? Another item lost to time. Another thing he was alone with.
Lucifer pushed the thought away. He hadn’t finished his thought and he could feel Michael’s stare. “ . . . The dance where Raguel tripped and fell on Gabriel . “ His lips twitched , a faint smile at the memory. “ I snuck one of the my flower accessories into your hair and you didn’t notice till the end. The gold one with a red center and crystal petals. “ He elaborates ; though the exact time evaded him , it was clear Lucifer remembered with the details. “ It was at the end when most of the others had left. “
Here he trails off , the memory swirling like a ghost in his mind. “ . . . I didn’t realize I was humming. My apologies. “ He offers , letting his eyes slowly start to close again.
#aristarchos#me softly just v.v#lucifer sneaking things into michael's hair#its a thing#he thought it'd look pretty and he was rIGHT#but also them just#soft moments for now#brief but sweet#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟#〉relations: (michael & lucifer) : craving the misery only you bring 〈 — ♚#〉i will get to a queue tag eventually〈 — ✭ ⌜queue⌟
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@aristarchos said: [ BESIDE ] // lucifer and michael. remember when we talked about the first time lucifer slept
( YOU HAD A BAD DAY STARTERS. ) [ BESIDE ]: receiver wakens from their first genuinely restful sleep in weeks, to find the sender asleep next to them, having been holding the receiver throughout the night to help them fall asleep.
Awareness came back slowly to Lucifer , a gentle rousing of his consciousness from the deep slumber he’d fallen into. Though he wasn’t certain the exact amount of time that had passed ( especially with his already weak sense of time ) , he was aware it must have been quite some time since Michael had first accompanied him to his rarely used bedroom. It’d been an urge , a simple knowledge that he needed to sleep in a way different than he usually did. Father had not called him back to the Throne Room , indicating he was supposed to follow this urge. So he had obeyed that simple instinct. The first to fall into a slumber ; it must have been months at least.
Lucifer’s head turned from the ceiling of the room , gold eyes landing on Michael’s closed eyes. He didn’t dare interrupt the moment initially. Instead he drank in the sight of Michael actually sleeping peacefully without having been forced. Had Michael stayed here all this time , curled up and holding him tight as if to stop something from snatching him away ?
He must have been so worried... Michael had had nothing but Lucifer’s reassurances that whatever was happening would be okay.
But had it looked like that for Michael ? When Heaven’s most beloved laid lifeless and still on a bed , as if frozen in time , had it looked like everything would be fine ? The fact Michael was here , clutching onto him , spoke otherwise. That it hadn’t looked fine. Had he been afraid ? Afraid Lucifer would disappear or something would snatch him away , or that he might never wake again as days bled into weeks into months ?
Ordinarily , Lucifer would not have disturbed Michael. It took a lot to make the other archangel rest , and he needed it more. But if Michael was that worried or afraid , it’d be cruel to make him wait longer. Even in his sleep , Michael did not seem as relaxed as whenever he dozed off beneath Lucifer’s fingertips when they sat by their tree.
“ Michael. “ His voice came out soft and silky , slowly turning in Michael’s arms so he could face the other , fingertips brushing over Michael’s cheek. It was nice being held like this. Lucifer gently pushed strands of hair from his equal’s eyes , smiling softly as he gently shook the other awake. “ Everything’s alright , Michael. I’m awake. I’m back. “ I won’t leave you alone , you’re not alone anymore.
#aristarchos#:) soft but some angst in there as well#poor michael just waiting#hoping that it'd be alright like he said#but he's here again <3#〉bend the knee and bow to the emperor〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer⌟#〉keeper of the secrets of god〈 — ♚ ⌜lucifer prefall verse⌟#〉relations: (michael & lucifer) : craving the misery only you bring 〈 — ♚
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