[Oh, he picks up on that note of relief. He's not sure how long it'll last once he picks up the barbed whip. It's going to tear him apart--

Then again, that seems to be dear old Lucifer's point, eh?]

Well, you're certainly welcome to try, mate. [There's a little irritation at this entire set up, being shoved into it by another, told what to do and how to do it. Sure, it may be a bit of petty revenge for his own welcome to Hell, but-- this Homelander hardly remembers that, so it falls a wee bit flat.

If he were to string Homelander up and whip him, he'd have just rather it be done of his own accord, that's all.

He shifts his weight a bit, looking Homelander over.]

Broken upon the wheel, eh? Looks like I'll be cleaning you up again later.