April 15, 2022

James sits at his desk, twirling a pen in his fingers. He had tried everything to get his powers back and nothing worked. "Luci, no don't play with that." He said, taking a microscope out of her hands. "We don't play with those." He looks up suddenly. "How long have you been standing there?"

"Long enough." Drew says. "I'm guessing you didn't get everything you wanted in your deal?"

"Obviously."

"I can probably help you with that."

"You, help me? Don't make me laugh."

"I possess the ability to give you the one thing you want most, the ability to go home. And it can be yours, just do one thing. Well, two things actually."

"And those would be?"

"One, leave the kid. She probably can't leave this world anyway."

"Done. I only took her because I saw what he was becoming." James sighs. "And the second thing?"

"The second thing is you owe me a favor. No questions asked." Drew says.

"Done."

"Here." Drew hands James a feathered charm. "It's my most prized possession, but I don't need it anymore. A mutual friend gave it to me. If you see them, tell them I'm sorry I can't be there like I promised."

"You got it. You gave me something with no intent for a reward. I'll not forget this." James says, vanishing.

Drew takes Lucifer and disappears.