[ Now that is disappointing. There is no satisfying thud of a body hitting the ground. Truly tragic. Alastor will just need to try again in a different way.

He doesn't eavesdrop on the conversation. That is only too easy. Instead he waits at a distance. Can rematerialized and touching the ground. Hands resting comfortably on top and perfectly back in control of himself. Alastor's gaze is easy as he observes the short king approach. ]

Well.~ [ Okay augh. He knows what he had just thought but he can't stop himself from riling up the other. So in that sing-song tone, fingertips reach out. Grasp at Lucifer's chin, a clawed thumb tracing over lips. ] Next time, if you so desire for our dear Charlie to overhear something that can be arranged!

[ Then just like that he releases the other. ]

Now. What was it she wanted us to pick up?