"Zero," Baal looked worse for wear. "Do not, and I repeat... do NOT antagonise Lucifer. he's the most ancient and powerful demon in Hell and I do not want anything to happen to you. I can't save you if Lucifer gets serious about something. Trust me, that old man will get the things he wants, one way or another."
Zero blinked. "Are you worrying for me?"
Baal glared at his friend. "That's what friends do, no?"
Zero pulled a chair over and sat across the desk piled with signed documents. "I'm strong, you know. Besides, I'm not a child anymore. What's the worst that could happen? I'll just get sent to school for a while..."
Baal wanted to hold his friend in a headlock and give him a good noogie. Seriously, why was Zero's skull always this thick?
