Lucifer remained still for a moment, observing the Hatter's actions. Sie certainly had a way with words, but he knew his path; they both did. They were only beating around the bush here.

His lips opened slightly and his tongue touched his teeth, before smoothly starting to engage in actual speech. "Wasn't my answer clear enough? I said I won't go back."

Some had likened his eyes to icicles which buried themselves within a person's soul. At any rate, his unwavering gaze met Belial's to signify that the conversation was done with; even though the true purpose of his refusal was not the obvious one, but he reckoned Belial was able to discern that by now: the fact that he wanted her to stand on hir own two feet.

Sie would not be receiving his real or imagined support, and that was also the reason why he didn't dwell on anything else mentioned.