[Belial’s dealt with enough interrogations in his lifetime to know what David’s after, or at least have a vague idea of it. To be sure though, he plays along as he gently strokes the side of Lucy’s head with his thumb.]
It means it takes a lot to satisfy me. I’ll starve myself for centuries before the right morsel comes tiptoeing by. You can’t begin to imagine the pain.
[His stroking abruptly stops to which Lucy puffs up in disapproval.]
But y’know… I’m kinda into it~ A little edging keeps the blood pumping. And, well–
[Suddenly, Belial lowers his hand to which Lucy snaps and lunges at David’s face out of pure instinct. Luckily, she stops herself a mere centimeter away from striking and with a seemingly annoyed bellow she sinks back down to the floor. In the rush, the pair of keys dislodges and ends up on David’s lap.]
–I suppose snacking on a couple of lesser offerings from time to time couldn’t hurt much~
[David's eyes go wide and he tries to shuffle back when the snake strikes. His heart beating fast, he lets out a relieved breath when the danger passes - and there are the keys. He makes a grab for them.]
[David will end up backing up into Belial’s chest when he moves, but eventually the fallen angel gives him enough relief and stands up to turn and start walking out of the sitting room. Lucy only lingers at the detective’s side a moment longer before she too slithers off at her master’s heels.]
‘kay.
[It’s a nonchalant, flippant response, without any further teasing or suggestion. Should David decide to stand himself up to head back out into the entry hall, he’ll find Belial already heading up the stairs to his left as if nothing happened at all.]
[There's a frozen moment where David waits, listening and expecting a trick. He really doesn't trust Belial to simply leave it at that. But then he finally gets up and heads out, glancing around as he notices Belial moving away. He remains wary and cautious, keeping alert as he heads for the door. If it opens easily, he'll be out without another word.]
[As Belial turns and disappears up the stairs, Lucy lags behind and pauses to rest on the landing where she has a vantage point to watch David head out the door. It does, in fact, open with ease, and without further tricks or complications.]
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Date: 2022-01-31 01:12 pm (UTC)From:It means it takes a lot to satisfy me. I’ll starve myself for centuries before the right morsel comes tiptoeing by. You can’t begin to imagine the pain.
[His stroking abruptly stops to which Lucy puffs up in disapproval.]
But y’know… I’m kinda into it~ A little edging keeps the blood pumping. And, well–
[Suddenly, Belial lowers his hand to which Lucy snaps and lunges at David’s face out of pure instinct. Luckily, she stops herself a mere centimeter away from striking and with a seemingly annoyed bellow she sinks back down to the floor. In the rush, the pair of keys dislodges and ends up on David’s lap.]
–I suppose snacking on a couple of lesser offerings from time to time couldn’t hurt much~
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Date: 2022-02-01 05:13 am (UTC)From:I'm leaving. Don't stop me.
[But he doesn't yet move.]
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Date: 2022-02-01 08:56 am (UTC)From:‘kay.
[It’s a nonchalant, flippant response, without any further teasing or suggestion. Should David decide to stand himself up to head back out into the entry hall, he’ll find Belial already heading up the stairs to his left as if nothing happened at all.]
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