[Nyarlathotep, for the time being, is not aware that Lucifer has noticed the trick. Regardless, he presses on with the conversation, still playing the role of SEES' leader. Indeed, though, if Lucifer reveals his hand too early, he may be in danger of being silenced. It would be all too easy to end his life.

The only difference would be that Lucifer's life ended in this scenario because of his own foolishness. Nyarlathotep prefers to wait until that moment in their game before claiming his victory than attacking and killing him now when so little of his powers have been restored.]

Yeah. They're all alone with nothing to help them if they slip up. But we all have each other until whenever they finally fix it.