It actually took a moment for Chris to realize what was going on around him. Cole's attire was one thing, but the presence of two other demons had him stepping back automatically in reaction to their obviously tense stances. He looked around for a long moment, anger still simmering but survival instinct allowing him to take in the scene. Something was obviously happening and judging by the positions, Cole was apparently either ordering some subordinates around or overseeing a meeting. His hackles rose before he could stop himself, restrained frustration radiating from him.
"No, it's fine," he said tightly. He nodded toward the other demons, gestured, made himself stand up straighter. That he'd be unwelcome or coming in at a bad time hadn't occurred to him, but it really should have. He would deal with it as always and move past it on his own because there was something a bit more important going on right now. Far be it from him to somehow undermine the ruler of the Underworld in his own home. "You're busy. I'll come back later, all right?"
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"No, it's fine," he said tightly. He nodded toward the other demons, gestured, made himself stand up straighter. That he'd be unwelcome or coming in at a bad time hadn't occurred to him, but it really should have. He would deal with it as always and move past it on his own because there was something a bit more important going on right now. Far be it from him to somehow undermine the ruler of the Underworld in his own home. "You're busy. I'll come back later, all right?"