Charlie reacted with clear surprise, yelping 'dad??' at that - but even Alastor seemed caught off guard. He grinned and crouched a bit, letting Lucifer cling onto him.

"Well well. Aren't you a snoop!" Alastor chuckled. "You'll be happy to know your daughter here has me at her mercy! 'Alastor, you best treat my daddy right, he's an honest man!'"

"Wha-- I didn't say that!" Charlie blustered, laughing a little bit in surprise.