"Yes, ma'am, right away."  Ira walked through the doors to the kitchens and was gone for a moments.  After a while she returned, followed by a portly, balding man with a stern but fair face.  He patted Ira on the back, gesturing her to return to the stall before he stood in front of the demoness.  He didn't look remotely comfortable.  "Ah-ah....my lady...so nice to see you today." he offered a shaky grin that was betrayed by his nerves.  "I assume this is about my debt...but as you can see, my business has been booming as of late, and I shall have your dues in the next fortnight!  At least is that what I may assume this is about?"