Best two out of three-

I followed Lucifer deeper into the caves. My vision became strained as I tried to focus in the dark.
"Oh, forgive me. I'm being rude. You can't see like I do. Here let me shed some light on this situation."
Lucifer snapped his fingers and the caves lit up in roaring flames. Then one by one lanterns hanging on the cave walls lit up. There was a red carpet beneath my feet, and a large marble table with a giant throne at the end of it. The throne was black and sleek. The top of it was adorned in skulls and the arm rests stretched out to look like skeleton hands. There were other odds and ends in the room, but I couldn't take my eyes off a large crystal ball that was shaped like a globe. It looked ethereal.
"Do you fancy my soul globe?"
"Soul globe? What does it do?"
"Well, I can touch it and it will show me the souls that have been damned. I get to see the state of your world from the comfort of my caves."
I looked to Lucifer and he seemed pleased.
"So it's like a super creepy version of Instagram?"
"Insta what? I'm not exactly a social media type of devil. Like to be low-key."
His tone was quippy but I smirked at him. He must have known what Instagram was because I never mentioned it was a social media.
"Oh, alright!! I have one! But I never use it. I just like to stir up People from time to time. You humans are so sensitive."
I laughed and didn't say anything. I was busy watching the room about me. It felt much more alive than it had before.
"Now then. How would you feel about a game of Monopoly?"
"What? Are you serious? Out of all the games, you want to play monopoly? Ok! I'll have you know, I am a savage. I won't spare your feelings."
Lucifer smirked and puffed out his chest.
"As though I have any! Your confidence does betray you, i am sure. But yes. Show me your savagery."
45 minutes in, Lucifer had grown upset and quiet. I owned boardwalk and park place, and basically that entire side of the board. He did not laugh when I called his properties roach motels.
"This is absurd! How you managed to get all of these hotels is beyond me!"
"Just roll the dice. No amount of crying is going to save you from having to take your turn."
Lucifer haphazardly threw the dice. He studied the board and landed on and a spot that allowed him to draw a card and miss all of my property.
"Oh THANK....ME. I don't have the money for any of your places. Lucifer read the card out loud. His voice cool and silky.
"Take advanced train to.. boardwalk...".
His eyes grew red and steam came from his ears.
"Lucifer, remember. It's just a game!"
He looked at me, eyes getting bigger by the second and in one fluid motion, he flipped the board off the table and lost his mind.
"Fucking unbelievable?!! When has that EVER BEEN A CARD!! ARE YOU CHEATING?! IF YOU ARE CHEATING I WILL CAST YOU INTO THE HOTTEST FIRES!!"
He stomped around like a child for several minutes. All the while I watched with amusement. Never in a million years would I have thought the devil to be so, human. He had a charm to him that was alarming to me.
"Are you done? Does that mean I win?"
"Oh don't look so proud! That was luck. Absolute luck. The next game I am picking is chess. I will not be easy on you in anyway!"
The flames from the lanterns grew high and brighter. I saw that as a perfect opportunity.
"Do you have sticks?"
"Do I have what?"
"Sticks! So I can roast these?"
I pulled out marshmallows and held them steady in my hand.
"You're joking right? Did you actually have the audacity to bring marshmallows to hell? Kid, I can't decide if I like you or if I'm scared of you".
Out of thin air, a slender wooden stick appeared before me, and then before Lucifer. We both took it and the marshmallows and walked to a near by flame.
"So, chess huh? I sure hope your strategy is much more sound than the one you had for monopoly."
"You sound just like my brother with that smug tone."
"You have a brother?"
Lucifer licked his fingers and finished eating.
" Yes. Your kind call him god."
"Wait .. but I thought-"
"Just forget all the hocus pocus you know. It's all lies. Now, let's play. I have a nap coming up and I hate to be late"
© Aren