Anika frowned as she came to a halt, hovering in mid air as she shifted so that Alec was on the far side of her body to the Anika frowned as she came to a halt, hovering in mid air as she shifted so that Alec was on the far side of her body to the male winged demon that had appeared in front of her. He wasn't the first demon she'd met over the past couple of centuries, but he was certainly the first that hadn't attacked her before greeting her-and that made her wary. "I hardly think the ability to fly is one that would let me know who would be suitable as a crew member for you... And you haven't said anything about the available positions, either."<br/><br/>Alec, she noticed, was trying to lean around her to get a better look at the demon, who, she admitted, was pretty impressive for one of his kind. His wings alone were enough to make people stare in awe, especially if they hadn't seen anything like it before-for Anika, though, it wasn't as impressive. She was used to seeing people with wings, having some of her own, after all. Anika glanced at Alec when he tugged a little on her sleeve, then moved to listen to the boy's whisper.<br/><br/>"Nika, who is he...? Is he a fairy like you...?"<br/><br/>Anika shook her head, and tightened her grip on both him and her staff, keeping her voice low as she replied. "I don't know who he is, Alec. And he isn't a fairy, but a demon. I suppose I won't be talking to your father after all..."<br/><br/>There was a distinct look of relief on the boy's face, making Anika wonder what had the boy so scared that he didn't want her talking to his father. She ignored it, however, knowing she needed to focus on the demon before her above anything else right now.