Obey Me oneshots (Lucifer-Centric)

Don't Work Too Hard

Summary: 5 times Lucifer refuses his brothers' requests to rest and 1 time he's forced to accept

1: Beelzebub

Lucifer is the oldest of his brothers and therefore, he gets a lot less sleep than them

He's going to the kitchen to get cerberus some food when he sees his 6th born brother sitting on a couch, looking at his D.D.D while seemingly contemplating an issue. Walking closer, the eldest notices he's looking at the delivery app for their usual grocery shop. Confused, he calls out. "Beel? Is something wrong?"

Beel almost jumps, having not heard anyone walk in. He looks up at Lucifer. "Oh, 'morning Luci. I was asked to work overtime for tonight so I thought I'd get the groceries delivered here.."
The avatar of glutton holds his D.D.D out so his big brother can see. Lucifer takes a look and comes to a conclusion. "..but by the time they arrive, you'll be late for work?" Beel nods, relieved that he gets it.

Lucifer hmms in acknowledgement as he digests this information. "I'll handle the groceries. You go." The Avatar of Gluttony's eyes widen in surprise. "You'd do that?" Lucifer smiles and nods. "Just don't get too used to it." Beel returns his smile and nods. That's when he notices the bags under his eldest brother's eyes. "Are you ok Luci? You don't look so good." Said demon chuckles. "I'm fine. I'll admit I haven't gotten a chance to sleep last night." A worried look replaces Beel's relaxed expression. 'He hasn't gone to bed yet?'
"You'll go rest after putting the groceries away, right?" Lucifer shakes his head sadly. "If only I could. There's just so much work to be done." At that, the first born walks away before Beelzebub can explain why it's important to get enough sleep.
'I hope my brothers can convince him to sleep.'

2: Satan

After putting the groceries away, Lucifer goes to the dining room to set up the table since it's almost 6 AM. The first to come down is Satan. Asmo comes down next but not without complaining about needing his beauty sleep, then Levi. Last to arrive are Belphegor and Mammon. Satan prods at his food, contemplating his problem before grabbing the Avatar of Pride's attention. "Lucifer?" Said demon hmms in acknowledgement. He thinks about the wording of his question before he's satisfied. "I've been reading about this spell and I'm trying to get it right, however I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. You think you can help me?"

Lucifer taps his chin in thought. "Depends which spell it is." Satan racks his brain for the name. "I believe it's an advanced disguise spell."
Lucifer's eyes widen. "I know what you mean. Took me 400 years to get that spell right." The fourth born's eyes widen in shock. "I didn't realize it's that advanced!" Luci chuckles. "I'll help you out after breakfast."

Satan grins. "Thanks Luci." That's when he noticed something. Obviously the bags under his eyes and now the unfocused look in his eyes. "Lucifer?" Said demon hmms in acknowledgement. "Are you ok? You look like crap."
Luci chuckles tiredly. "Yes, I'm ok." The Avatar of Wrath raises an eyebrow. Lucifer blinks. "What? Apart from being very busy recently, I'm perfectly fine."
Satan cocks his head slightly to the side as if to say, 'really?'. Lucifer averts his eyes. "...ok. I may have been so busy that I haven't gotten any sleep yet.." Everyone at the table goes silent.