People don't need to have a point to exist. Nor does there need to be a point in having them around, outside of wanting them to.

[ Istredd knows that Lucifer has a tendency to hunch back into his former self when in an emotional state of mind like now. As if he can somehow make himself go backwards to not caring when all he's doing is caring very strongly. ]

They look to you because you treat them like people, not like kids. At that age, everyone thinks they know better, but you're more willing to listen to them.

[ Lucifer's open-minded about others in a way not everyone is. Istredd can see why their youths are drawn to him. He holds Lucifer's hand still, running his thumb back and forth along his knuckles. ]

Maybe you're right that it's safer, but I am sorry that you lost him.