LXXI

The 6th Dimension (The Demon Thrones)

Appearance-wise, she looked nothing less and nothing more than Tina. Spending her time with Veronica and Alice, Tina had gotten used to it. Gotten used to seeing other people wear her face. But seeing Lilith was different. She was the original, and her essence screamed of blood and agony. Tina felt like vomiting from all the bitterness that her presence drew from her. It didn't help that Monique and Asmodeus were by Lilith's side, looking very much like kids who had sought help from a bully bigger than them because they couldn't intimidate their intended victim.

"Lilith," Lucifer said, his voice tight, "I didn't know you had awakened." Subtly, he tried to move Tina behind him, possibly trying to get Lilith's attention away from her. But the archdemoness wasn't paying him any mind, her eyes narrowed towards her daughter, displeased.

"Christina. What are you doing, just standing there? Come to Mother, dear." Lilith's voice was soft, almost etherea