<span style="font-style: italic">A Devian?</span>Annie thought.<span style="font-style: italic">Sounds a little too similar to Demon for my liking. I really hope Devians don't eat humans.</span><br/><br/>The creature called Suguru stood and started toward her. The girl tensed, ready (or so she hoped) to roll to the side if he started to look hungry. The boy's movements, though, were slow and deliberate. It was like he knew she was afraid and was trying not to alarm her. It sort of worked.<br/><br/>When the Devian deemed himself close enough, he squatted before her, staring hard at her, like trying to figure out how she worked. She stared right back defiantly, and took the chance to examine him as well.<br/><br/>Clearly curious, Suguru reached out and grasped her wrist. Annie gasped and almost ripped her arm back, but the Devian's similar reaction stalled her. This creature's skin was as warm as any others', but his skin was rough and stiff, almost stone-like. Also, even though he was being incredibly delicate with her, she could already tell that he was far stronger than any human.<br/><br/>The moment of silent discovery passed and the Demon-like boy went back to asking questions. "Well I've never heard of Devians before," she retorted, smiling just slightly. "And yeah, I'm a girl. You're a boy... right?"