He snickered, thoroughly pleased with himself now. Topic had gotten real heavy, and he wanted to keep some semblance of a good mood here.

Besides, he had to figure some things out... but later. He didn't really think that the ring bothered him, but he was always a perceptive demon. He needed to work out kicking an old habit.

Then he gently touched to Alastor's lapel. "...Alright. How about here, then...? Let me take a looky-loo."