"Hey Little Buddy," declares the Good Master, "why aren't you also shocked by my proclamation?" To which Lucky replies: "My Father, of course I am confused, but I'd never be judging you. After all, you're our Creator...so even if I don't comprehend one of your decisions, I still trust you. I could never conceive of you ever doing any wrong...even though this is the FIRST TIME I have become perplexed by anything you've ever said or done."

Jehovah contemplatively sips his tea, then leans forward. "You don't really grasp what evil is all about, do you?"

"Of course not." shrugs Lucifer, "This is the first time I've ever heard of such a thing. And it does what, you say? Distorts truth and makes intelligent beings feel bad, and do wrong?"

"Why don't I give you a visual?" resolves YHVH, who then projects a holographic scene that hovers between the two.

Therein, Lucifer witnesses the awesome advent of evil upon a newly created species called "man". Wherein Lucifer weeps for the first time, some sparkly tears dropping into the teacup (which by the way is the primal origin of the Holy Grail). Lucy dries his eyes with the hem of his sleeve, and exclaims, "Oh, my father, what terrible betrayal. How could you wish such forces unleashed in any universe? But I can only trust your decisions, and offer to serve you in this outcome, as best I can. For as much as I abhor this new energy entering the cosmos, that you call 'evil'...I also understand that it is a necessary process in spiritual evolution towards perfection. That without any evil in this world, humans would never be challenged to become the true hero that dwells within each and every soul." Lucifer then takes a deep breath and sets down his cup. "Okay, Dad. How can I help you in this terrible mission?"

So with great sorrow and pride, Jehovah requests that Lucifer play the role of Master of Evil. This time around, Lucy is indeed terribly shocked, and lowers his head in shame and sorrow for some moments; then looks up and into the eyes of His Father, to say: "I will do this, only because if I didn't, you'd be alone to carry this out. I wish to relieve your burdens as much as possible. For I do love you much!"

Jehovah took him up into his strong arms. "You are the only one of my angels who has never lacked in any way, complete faith in my plans. For that, I make you The Devil Himself, that you may tempt man to go astray. And in so tempting, each is offered the chance to resist temptation, and become a hero in overthrowing your seductions. You will be vilified, scapegoated, and ultimately despised by all but a few wise folks. Indeed, not until the end of this First Cycle of Creation, will the wrongs against you be righted, and will you be celebrated as My Most Beloved First Born."

Having agreed to be partners in this Great Mission, Lucifer calls together a meeting of all the angels, and presents his case: to usurp the Creator and run the show ourselves. He is very persuasive, thanks to a gilded tongue, and manages to convince a third of the angelic host. War breaks out. So Lucifer dutifully plays out his incredible roles through history, including one of his "time out" past lives, where he is willfully sacrificed on a cross, to reaffirm his total devotion to One who asked of him this awesome responsibility. For with every seduction, Lucky always prays in his heart that you won't be tempted.