There's a palpable few seconds of silence, Alastor staring with wide eyes before he caught himself and chuckled, nay, giggled and pat Lucifer's lapel reassuringly.

"At ease, old chap - we're having a bit of fun with this whole dating thing, aren't we? I wouldn't dream of assuming I am any kind of replacement for your Paramore. I am many wretched things, but I don't aim to add 'homewrecker' to that list!"