Lucifer's Mansion, Wednesday Night

[my_own_advocate]

Lucifer and Duke had decided that, all things considered, they would likely get better at avoiding massive emotional blowouts if they-- just spent some more time together. Talked. Connected.

You know. Had dates.

And so Lucifer had packed up shortly before Octavia left for the club, bringing with him all the ingredients necessary for an excellent penne arrabbiata with fresh parmesan. He was in the kitchen now, cooking.

Almost done.

Just waiting for Duke.

[[ for that guy ]]

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[my_own_advocate]

Lucifer raised his eyebrows.

A small smirk played across his features.

"I could."

[betterthanaplan]

Duke opened his mouth to continue the joke, but . . . well, now he was actually thinking about it.

“There is a whole sex rack thing upstairs, right?”

[my_own_advocate]

"Octavia had it built," Lucifer agreed, "We've been accessorizing it. Why? Do you feel inspired?"

[betterthanaplan]

“You know what?” Duke said. “I think maybe I do.” He stood, picking up the plate. “Should I clear the table?”

[my_own_advocate]

"We can do it together," Lucifer said.

He was already picking up his own plate.

[betterthanaplan]

“Works for me.” Duke paused on his way to the kitchen to pop a quick kiss on Lucifer’s cheek. “I think I’m going to like Date Night.”

[my_own_advocate]

Lucifer chuckled softly, pausing for a moment to let Duke's kiss fall to the appropriate cheek. "Octavia and I have always found date nights to be a great boon to our creativity."

[betterthanaplan]

“I’ve been missing out. I should check to see if she and I should set up a regular night too.”

[my_own_advocate]

"You know you're always welcome to use the house," Lucifer said, as he set his own dishes aside.

[betterthanaplan]

“Thank you,” Duke said. “I mean, yeah, I knew that but it’s nice to hear it so I can know it.”

[my_own_advocate]

Lucifer reached out to touch his arm. Firm, but full of affection.

"Your home is my home," he said. "But mine is yours as well."

[betterthanaplan]

“Gonna start taking you up on that.”

Promised, promises, boy.

[my_own_advocate]

"You should have started years ago," Lucifer said fondly.

[betterthanaplan]

“That’s — yeah. Really don’t have a good reason why I didn’t.”

Because part of his brain would forever insist he wasn’t welcome in other people’s spaces. That was why.

But hey, like he said, no good reason.

[my_own_advocate]

Lucifer's hand slid to Duke's back, and pulled him into him.

"Love," he said, "Should I keep telling you that you're welcome here?"

[betterthanaplan]

Duke let out a long, soft sigh. “Honestly. . . . It might not hurt.”

[my_own_advocate]

Lucifer kissed him. Gently.

"This is your home, if you want it," he murmured. "Any time you want it."

[betterthanaplan]

“You’re my home,” Duke said softly.

Oh, that was kinda sappy.

“Thank you.”

[my_own_advocate]

Lucifer smiled. He hugged Duke tighter.

"Truthfully," he murmured, "I wish both you and Octavia used the house more."

[betterthanaplan]

“Well. Now I know you want us to.” Duke leaned in and hooked his chin over Lucifer’s shoulder. “I’ll definitely work on that.”

[my_own_advocate]

"Thank you," Lucifer said softly. "It would mean a great deal to me if you did."

[betterthanaplan]

“You gotta tell us these things, babe,” Duke said gently. “Far as I know, there’s no mind-reading trouble.”

[my_own_advocate]

"I thought I did," Lucifer admitted. "I didn't realize it hadn't landed."

[betterthanaplan]

Duke winced faintly. “Well. I know I seem like a genius, but I can be a little dense. Reminders are useful.”

[my_own_advocate]

Lucifer kissed him again. "Then consider yourself reminded," he said softly. "Octavia already claimed one of these rooms for her own uses. There are plenty others, if you have need of them."