"I'm not human anymore. I chose the demons. That was always a given, really. Everyone knew I would, I think. Since then I've been policing the borders between the territories, breaking up fights and concluding disputes. Passing judgment, protecting innocents. Whatever needs doing," she explained with a shrug, tail flicking the tuft of hair back and forth, cat-like in its arching taunt.

She took another swallow of champagne and ate a bit of sushi, casting a brief look of apology Waver's way, recalling that he had been uncomfortable with it, once.

"I don't know what you expect me to say without asking questions of me. I'm a warrior. I had to grow up...things just get worse and worse and I deal with the fallout."