[ There's a slight static feedback from Alastor. His ears are perked upright and perfectly stock still. Even the fingers that he had been starting to grab his cane with have a slight, barely perceptible flinch before he takes it up and gives it a twirl. ]

No more than usual, I assure you. Why, I didn't realize you were paying so close attention to my eating habits! Are you preparing a surprise for little old me?

[ Deflection. Get Lucifer flustered and angry and maybe the conversation will be dropped. ]