Sasha, the Shadow wolf that Syn had put in charge of protecting Mina, simply watched Mina as she seemed to really have some issues getting out of bed.  Syn usually chose female Shadow Hounds over males simply because their protective instincts were much higher especially after having a litter.  Sasha had already had two litters and while Mina was old enough, she was still much younger than Sasha so that would help Sasha see her as a pup, thus wanting to protect her.  The fact that she still acted like a child in many ways just solidified that mental image for Sasha as she stayed where she was and watched the Witch.  Following her down the stairs, taking on a smaller form to that of a house hold canine, she walked right beside Mina till Mina whispered Syn's name.<br/><br/>The same whirling tornado of black mist appeared opposite of where Sasha was standing as Syn took form, still clad in his black attire but his suit was now pin stripe to show it was slightly different from the day before.  Still wearing the black leather gloves as well.  Funny enough, most humans didn't know that any demon who wore gloves was putting a lid on some serious powers.  Syn's hands both held demonic markings which were a major power source for him.  Keeping his hands covered put a serious amount of restraint on those powers.  That and the leather in the gloves was laced with a shielding magic to help filter the power from his hands to the rest of his body making his shield that much stronger in containing his power.  A Demon Lord's shield wasn't just to protect those lower in power than them, but also to hide the Demon Lord.  Having all of that power on display is a beacon for any demon or demon's to try and consume you.<br/><br/>Taking shape in the main dining hall, Syn smiled at Mina and chuckled.<br/>"Not a morning person are you?  Sasha."<br/>The wolf walked over to him as he pet her head and smiled.<br/>"Meet Sasha.  She will be your protector when I'm not near you.  If you would like her to not be in plain sight, just ask her to hide and she'll hop into your shadow.  She'll always be with you, even when I'm here.  Shadow Hounds are A-class demon's with personalities and minds of their own.  She's well over four hundred years old and understands everything you say or do."<br/>As he finished speaking a soft but matured feminine voice rang out like a whisper in the wind around Mina.<br/>'<i>And I see why you put me in charge of this pup.  Her discipline is atrocious and she seems to have a server distaste for any kind of authority...even those just trying to help</i>.'<br/><br/>Syn laughed at that as he nodded.<br/>"I thought so.  Remind you of someone?"<br/>A short snort came from the wolf as she hid in Mina's shadow without answering him.  Syn just smiled then looked at Mina.<br/>"Shall we go?  I do believe you're running a bit late my dear."<br/>He said as he offered a gloved hand to Mina with a sly and devilish smile that only Demon's could give any real weight to.