[ His attention stays sharp behind his veil of polite confusion, since he's weighing every word and gesture. The man's interest seems... curious, if anything rather than combative. As he listens, he wonders if perhaps the sense that he's speaking of was quite general. Most don't have this kind of reaction to a demon, in his experience.
...If so, that could be to his advantage.
(and because it's more interesting to thread lbr) ]
A sense.
[ His tone is carefully neutral, and the polite surprise shifts to a more cautious, but cool expression. The inquisitive way that he's asking rather than being demanding leads Sebastian to this approach. If he doesn't want to force him, then the impression that he's something that needs to hide rather than chooses it is likely a better story to weave. ]
...And what of it? Why would that be of interest to you?
no subject
...If so, that could be to his advantage.
(and because it's more interesting to thread lbr) ]
A sense.
[ His tone is carefully neutral, and the polite surprise shifts to a more cautious, but cool expression. The inquisitive way that he's asking rather than being demanding leads Sebastian to this approach. If he doesn't want to force him, then the impression that he's something that needs to hide rather than chooses it is likely a better story to weave. ]
...And what of it? Why would that be of interest to you?