The Infernal Serpent

It is the Greek term for a mortal who has been granted immortality by a spirit or god. The closest literal translation is immortal mortal.

[Lucifer shook his head.] You do not even acknowledge nor, perhaps know, what I have lost.

No, torture cannot be undone, but wallowing in it as if it is perfume instead of shit only adds to the problem. As far as I can tell you would rather continue to wallow for the sake of complaining instead of standing up and moving forward.

[Lucifer's expression has turned flat, but he isn't about to give an inch.] Before too. I have only pushed back when you have treated me as a child that has endured less than you or insulted me directly. If anything has kept you at arms length it is your own behavior. You probably would have had me in your bed sooner if your reaction to me drinking in your bedroom was not to bristle and insult me.

[As Lucifer spoke seriousness welled up in his tone. He would not bear the weight of Dorian's behavior.