Bran let out a growl of pain as he could feel the claws practically shredding his stomach and scaring his ribs, he hoped Paion came back quickly because he couldn't fight Sinka as well in this condition and Meztli's powers had no offensive or defensive properties. He looked into the demon's eyes and retorted, "Yes I will. I will do anything to protect my family."<br/><br/>Æsc laughed softly and nodded, "Only 'cause of you, Dear."