Pleased by Gabriel's posture, if not necessarily his words, Lucifer released Gabriel's hand to instead cup the angel's face in his palm, thumb lightly stroking his cheek. "As I have missed you."

He drew a breath, decided to press his luck and test the limits of his power over the Graceful angel. "Listen to what you have said. He rules you with fear because it is the only way He can guarantee your love. Is that truly love?"