[ Hey, at least he's being honest. It's not like he's going to try and run a con on the King of Hell. Least not at the moment. ]

Had to? Since when do you have to do anything you don't want? Nothing stopping you from punishing the bastard properly.

[ Didn't stop him when he needed Maze out of hell and nobody else Lucifer knew had the juice to get her past the gates. Popping down is one thing. Bringing someone out with you is another thing altogether. ]

Suppose him pissing himself and crying his eyes out for the rest of his miserable life is something if it means others won't end up like that girl.