Gabriel stared at him for a long moment. "No. You were and are perfect, Lucifer."

But then, that would mean that Lucifer was the standard for everyone else to strive towards. And yet he was the cautionary tale, though now that he was again in the Lightbringer's presence Gabriel could not see why.

"I understand your reasons better now, Uriel," he murmured, without taking his gaze off Lucifer.