Meztli spun around when she suddenly realized the snarling, roaring, and crashing from Sinka had stopped and she saw the demon monster watching them closely, her huge head pressed against the trees that barred her escape and a solid red eye closely watched Alek as a vicious, toothy grin spread across her muzzle. "I'm not the only monster in the<i>family</i>now," she growled out and then let out a gravely, disturbing laugh. She spun again and looked at the vampire healer, then thrust a finger toward her son, "Paion, get Cavan out of here, now."<br/>Cavan tried to protest but Paion was too fast for him and just picked up his chair and ran.<br/><br/>Æsc laughed as well and kissed her back happily, "I guess gladness produces more gladness." He smiled and kissed her again, loving the feeling of her fingers going through his hair, which was strange since he usually hated people touching his hair, but with her it was great.