Reflecting on the day's event, Lucius was not displeased.  Granted, he met his demise shortly after waking and in a semi-sober state, but he was dead and that's what counted.  Having never been an extremely religious man, he was more shock that his ghostly spirit existed and was met by another who transported him through the light and into a line of other ghostly spirits.  It almost reminded him of standing inline at the grocery store to purchase booze.  The only difference being that the other patrons didn't smell of shit and alcohol.

When his time came to speak with the judges of all judges, his relatively quick verdict was nothing but a surprise.  While expecting eternity in hell he received guardianship of one little girl, Annabell.  It's seems saving a life counts for something, though not salvation, it could still be earned.  He was given till the death of the girl to earn his title as honorable human.  Till then, he was not allowed to show his presence or allow anyone to hear him.

Now reflecting on his guardianship, he wondered what would happened if he broke those rules or... better yet, if he'll ever be able to taste his sweet elixir once again.  He waited and waited, and though and thought until sunlight rose and he made up his mind.  He'll introduce himself again to Annabell as her guardian, but guardian of what he wondered?