Lucifer: leans against the door Pops, gotta show you somethin’. It’s different, but trust me.
steps closer to SoundBabe Look, Mom, I know we haven't exactly been on good terms, but hear me out. I've made some changes, man.
Oh? And what might those be?
pauses, hesitating Well, uh, I've... I've joined a gang. Yeah, a real tight-knit crew. They call themselves the "Hellbound".
A gang? Really? What's their deal?
smirks Oh, you don't wanna know their deal, Mom. Let's just say they're the scariest bunch you'll ever meet. But here's the thing: they've taken me under their wing.
They accepted you? Just like that? What's the catch?
leans in closer, lowering his voice The catch? There's no catch, Mom. They saw something in me - potential.
grins, puts a hand on SoundBabe's shoulder Look, Mom, they see that I've got skills.
What kind of skills? Not the killing kind, I hope.
laughs Nah, not that kinda skills, Mom.
pulls out a deck of cards from his pocket Alright, check this out. I can do things with these cards that will blow your mind. Watch closely.
shuffles the deck with lightning speed, his fingers moving deftly Alright, Mom, prepare to be amazed.
smirks confidently Brace yourself, Mom. Time to show you what I'm made of. flashes an Ace of Spades
As Lucifer flips the card over, it reveals a devil insignia instead of the Ace, leaving SoundBabe shocked and speechless
What the... How did you..?
grins mischievously Magician's trick, Mom. Gotta keep you on your toes. But listen, this isn't just about cards.
still stunned Okay... I'm listening.
pulls out a small black book from his pocket This, Mom, is a book on advanced mind control techniques.
Mind control? You're getting a little spooky now, aren't you? What's your endgame here?
smirks, flipping through the pages of the book No endgame, Mom. Just looking out for myself.
Sure, sure. And how exactly does any of this help you?
pauses, his eyes flickering with a hint of vulnerability Look, Mom, it's not just about helping me.
Then what? Explain yourself.
takes a deep breath, his voice softens Mom, you know I've always felt like an outsider, like I didn't quite fit in.
That's why you joined a gang? To find acceptance?
nods, a hint of sadness in his eyes Yeah, I guess you could say that. But it's more than that.
closes the book and looks directly into SoundBabe's eyes I want to change things, Mom. I want to make a difference, to be part of something bigger than myself.
blinks Wow, ambitious. What's this bigger thing you're talking about?
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones It's a secret, Mom. Can't tell you just yet, but trust me, it's huge.
Alright, secrecy. How do I fit into this grand plan of yours?
grins slyly Oh, Mom, you're gonna be crucial. You see, this bigger thing requires someone with your skills.
My skills? I'm still not following.
raises an eyebrow Come on, Mom, you know what you're good at.
Me? I'm good at designing things and making money. Not exactly the stuff legends are made of.
waves his hand dismissively Designing things and making money are just the beginning, Mom. You've got a knack for strategy and creativity.
So you want me to use my skills to...what? Help run this secret organization of yours?
laughs softly Nah, Mom, we'll leave the running to me. But I need your expertise, your creative problem-solving skills.
What kind of problems would require my unique touch?
Over the next few weeks, Lucifer starts bringing SoundBabe strange items that he needs help designing