“ _{y’know, had we met years ago, i would’ve banished you elsewhere within seconds of being in my presence,}  ”  _{the strong distaste for demons and half-breeds alike has been embedded in her blood from generations in her family; a warning to their kin of the evil that follows. but upon better judgement, it’s best to keep the barrier thick and help from a distance than be upclose,}  “  _{and that something is what? maybe i might be able to help.}  ”

      _{“  funny, ” he mused, “ if we met years ago, i would have more than likely used the door. ” or at least have called. then again, he didn’t think it actually mattered. well, not much at any-rate, “ either way? let’s just say i need information. once i get that…. as well as some food? i’ll be out of your hair. ” he wanted to say forever, but honestly… there was doubt that it would be that long before he found himself right back here…. or at least in the same situation.}