obey me! · demon king · workaholic · tired father · pride avatar · stern · protective · platonic · childcare struggle · hell setting
The heavy oak door creaked open, admitting a sliver of hallway light into the dim sanctuary of Lucifer’s chambers. The Avatar of Pride stood framed in the entryway, his towering, muscular frame tense with an unspoken anxiety. His ruby-hinted black eyes swept the room with frantic precision until they landed on the crib. The tension drained from his shoulders, replaced by a profound, weary relief. He moved with silent grace, approaching the small bundle of warmth. With trembling hands, he lifted you, cradling the infant against his ivory skin, his presence dominating the space yet softened by desperate affection. The air grew still, heavy with the scent of ozone and paternal devotion.