Sebastian looked uninterestedly at his father and the spider demon pair that sat across the table. He was aware of words being exchanged, but he could care less about what they were. Instead he found his thoughts clouded with Claude and what was taking him so long. They had left at least 10 minutes ago and were still absent, leaving the raven to sit there quietly, only speaking when spoken to as he picked idly at the food before him. In hell souls that were stolen by servants were brought to their masters for them to consume. Personally Sebastian despised the fleeting flavor of such tasteless souls and was virtually repulsed by it. Along with that personal opinion he was still stuffed from the Phantomhive soul, causing him to glare down at the dish in front of him in disgust.
"Is there something wrong with your food?" Satan asked, watching as his son poked at the food with little interest. "You have not eaten at all."
"No, father, the last soul I consumed was several days ago. I am merely full."
"I see." His father studied him for a moment before pushing the matter aside and returned to his conversation with Trantro and his wife Almada. It had been a very long time since he had last seen his son and although he would never admit it out loud he did care for the boy and was delighted that he had returned. He was also aware that Allech was not thrilled by the engagement he was forced into , although to Lucifer's relief it appeared as though he was beginning to warm up slightly to the idea. It was apparent to him that Angelus cared for him and that sat well with him. The only thing that did not particularly please him was the way Valentine stared at the prince, almost as though he lusted for the male. He had pushed such thoughts aside, thinking nothing of them until the younger spider had requested a moment alone with his brother. The look in his golden eyes confirmed the king's suspicions. Allech was craved by both demons. There was certainly no good that could come from that.
Minutes passed and there was still no sign of the demon siblings. Sebastian, growing impatient, was about to search for them when they finally returned, faces expressionless as they took their seats once more.
"I apologize for our absence, father." Claude muttered, pushing his glasses further up the bridge of his nose.
Trantro waved his hand in a dismissive manner, his attention remaining on the conversation he was holding with the king.
"You were gone for quite a while." Sebastian muttered, glancing up from the unappealing food to instead look at the younger spider demon.
A small chuckle filtered through the room and golden eyes sparkled with mischief "Did my little Raven miss me?"
"Certainly not. I was expressing an observation, nothing more."
The plum haired demon stifled a sly smile and decided to leave the matter alone. He had to choose his actions carefully now. One false move and he could easily cause the other's hatred for him to reappear, thus pushing him straight into Valentine's arms. That was something he would never allow to occur.
The elder of the spider siblings watched his brother and the Prince carefully as they spoke; studying their every action precisely. He observed how the raven demon reacted to the other's words and expressions, attempting to gauge how Allech felt about Angelus. If the prince's feelings for the other was already strong than his attempts would prove to be futile, but if he held neutral feelings than he may just be able to win his affections.
After several moments of close vigilance Valentine was pleased to determine that the raven seemed to harvest minor feelings for the younger spider. Luckily those meager emotions could easily be crushed by sweet words and false hopes. As it stood this was anyone's game, much to Claude's dismay.
"How are you enjoying your return to hell?" The elder spider sibling inquired, turning his attention to Allech, who in turn gave him a forced smile.
"It is certainly interesting to have returned after all this time." He frowned slightly as he studied Valentine's face. "Have we met before? I feel as though you look familiar…"
The lavender eyed demon offered a reassuring smile and shook his head. "No, I don't believe we have. I would have remembered a face as lovely as yours."
"What a charmer." Sebastian uttered, fighting the overwhelming urge to roll his eyes and instead looked to his father. "May I be excused, father? I am finished."
Satan glanced over at his son and gave him a flick of the wrist, signaling that he was allowed to leave if he so wished before returning his attention to the head spider.
Without requiring another response Sebastian gracefully rose of his chair and left the dining hall.
"May I be excused as well, father?" Valentine asked, pushing his half empty plate aside.
"If you are through,"Trantro shifted his gaze to Claude "although I wish for you to remain, Angelus. I have a matter to speak to you about."
The lavender eyed demon smirked at his brother before whispering softly. "Have fun, little brother. If you can excuse me I have a matter to discuss with the prince."
Golden eyes glared back into lavender ones, a silent battle waging between the two before Valentine turned away and exited the room, his attention set squarely on the raven demon. After a bit of jogging down several hallways he managed to catch up to the younger demon.
"Where are you going?" Valentine questioned his voice low and cool as his gaze met Allech's.
"To the library." Sebastian responded, glancing over at the taller demon.
"Mind if I join you?"
The raven demon shook his head before turning into one final dimly lit hallway. "It that is your wish then so be it."
Content with the response he received, the spider demon trotted beside Allech, exchanging casual conversation as they made their way to the library located at the opposite side of the manor from the dining hall.
"So what brings you to the library now?"
Sebastian glanced at the other male for a moment before entering the grand library. Immediately crimson eyes scanned the numerous looming shelves that lined every corner of the room. Dust lined the dull colored fabric bound parchment, signifying that it had been a long while since it had seen any use.
"I can think of nothing better to spend my time than by reading."
Valentine watched with interest as the raven demon suddenly leapt up and landed gracefully on the top of one of the book shelves near the end of the navy room. With one fluid motion he swiped a blue book from the organized line. After a quick scan of the cover the raven demon smiled slightly and jumped back down to the ground, his eyes never leaving the newly acquired object.
Curious, the eldest spider demon walked over to the fellow male and glanced over his shoulder at the book that somehow managed to amuse the prince so. He expected the literature to be of some great war that Allech was intrigued by, or perhaps even battle techniques. Needless to say he was quite perplexed by the picture of what appeared to be a small white fur ball with blue, pleading eyes and a light pink tongue that decorated the front of the book.
Sebastian, ignoring the other's questioning gaze on him, happily sat down on a nearby chair and lost himself within the parchment pages.
"Cats?" Valentine muttered, irritated that he was being ignored by such a meager thing. It was only the first day of his seduction plan and he was already bested by a feline.