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[alephbet]

I need to spar with someone.

Floor of your choice. I'll be using my sword only - I don't waste bullets on people - and my demons will only come out if there's deadly intent, which will not end well for you so I really don't recommend it.

-Aleph

[Lucifer can handle anyone who insults him by himself - except now that he's gone.]

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[alephbet]

If we could make any progress, that would be nice.

[Shrug, as the demons start to return to him, chattering to each other.]

But I'll take what we can do, for now.

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[oathshackledbird]

One step at a time, right?

[Diarmuid nods at the demons.]

Thank you for letting me see them work again. Do you feel any better?

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[alephbet]

A little. The fights earlier today today helped, too.

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[oathshackledbird]

I am glad to hear it.

[He smiles.]

If you don't mind, I think I will leave you now. I've been trying to regularly patrol the new floors to keep those who don't know them out of trouble and I should get back to it.

[Diarmuid pauses a moment.]

Would you like to join me? There are always plenty of monsters to deal with, so I won't turn down any help I can get.

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[alephbet]

[He shakes his head.] Actually, I think I'm no good for monster fighting tonight. I might just take an early night. Though I could leave one of my demons with you for the night.

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[oathshackledbird]

I appreciate it, but...

[He gives the demons a look over and smiles a little sheepishly.]

...I think I will pass. To be honest, they do frighten me a bit. Besides, you guys work well as a team and breaking up a team makes the team members a lot less effective.

[Diarmuid nods at him and turns to make his way to the staircase.]

Have a good night. It has been good working with you.

[He bows slightly and then takes off up the stairs.]