He draws up short for a moment--Lucius has been convinced since he arrived that this is Hell. Ergo, if he is here, then his soul is not his own regardless. He's had people try to convince him otherwise but so far, honestly, he is still very certain this is at least purgatory. Michel's question is so specifically disappointed though that Lucius doesn't have the heart to espouse that particular set of beliefs.

"I assumed it was forfeit already, really," Lucius admits with a sip of his wine. "Given the...everything about me. Might as well trade for earthly pleasures if I'm already damned, aye?"