Ashton breathed in a deep gulp of air. The cool atmosphere was a great feeling, if he could ignore the oncoming rainstorm.<br/><br/>"So, Mr. Nathaniel, what would you-" Ashton turned his head back, noticing Aris in Nathaniel's arms. "Wha-"<br/><br/>Ashton stepped forward, but his next step was halted by Roy's extended arm. "Not sure what just happened, sir. But I wouldn't dream of trying to kill that guy."<br/><br/>"<span style="font-style: italic">He is a demon, after all,</span>" added Claude, with all the hidden hatred and subtlety of a hissing serpent.<br/><br/>Ashton could only look at Aris with slight trepidation. "What happened?" he asked, looking at Nathaniel. Would this... man answer his questions?