Ester felt the hold the demon had over her evaporate, her head becoming clear again. She stood up, knocking the other teacups over quickly. At least then if they were unable to fight they couldn't be forced to drink the tea anymore. She wasn't sure what the tea actually did, it seemed to strengthen the demons ability to grasp their attention.<br/><br/>The desire demon screamed in annoyance, waving its hand as branches grew out of the walls and held Mesaraih captive. It seemed like they wouldn't hold forever - but the demon didn't think it needed that long. It turned to look at Ester, who froze once again as they locked eyes.<br/><br/>"No matter, it seems your friend has plenty of desires I can fulfil instead." It said, talking to Mesaraih but looking at the young elf. "So how about we make a deal?"<br/><br/>Ester shook her head, stepping backwards as she tried to edge away from the demon. "There's nothing I want." She stated, her voice confident, though her head had started to whirl all over again.<br/><br/>The demon carried on walking towards her until the elves back had hit a wall. "Yes there is and I could grant it to you. Like your desire to just have somewhere to belong." She smirked, before pouting her lip. "How sweet. Or maybe... that you don't want the others to find out about your--" The demon gasped, looking to Mesaraih with wide eyes as if it had just heard the best bit of gossip.<br/><br/>Whilst it looked away, Ester kicked it's leg so it would momentarily tumble. In that time, she sent a flame flying towards the branches holding her companion captive. The orange embers started at the floor and ran along each branch until there was nothing left.