If it was even possible for him to swear, he probably would have.  As it was he was pressed back up against the wall before he even had time to breathe.. Why had he thought that the demon would just turn and walk away when asked? A shiver running down his spine, his wings flaring to brilliant life as he would look at the demon who's every step forward only made him want to take another step back.  But, God Forgive him, the demon was right..  He should have never been speaking to a mortal who wasn't on his list.. Much less.. well.. If they had not been interrupted.. His cheeks flushing with the thought of it even as Belial would take advantage of his hesitation, pushing against him.  The demon's chest against the angel's.  His lips nearly brushing.  And then he was gone.<br/><br/>“No.. No no..”  Not Rusty.  His fingers running through silver hair, wetting his lips, the boy's innocence still there despite belial's taint.  It did not seem he moved at all, was merely behind Belial again, his hands grabbing those wings, even invisible, he would grasp them and spin the demon around, his hand against his neck as he would push him back against the wall. “No!  This is not the place for you.  This boy -IS- under my protection..”  His breathing a little fast, there wasn't exactly a whole lot he could do if the demon decided to follow through with his threat.  Likely he would be yanked from earth so quickly..<br/><br/>Of course, the cat was already out of the bag, the demon would be able to see that Rusty was something altogether different.  Just by the fact that the boy had reacted so visibly to his presence.  “Stay behind me Rusty.. you don't want anything to do with this one..”  His voice was strong, his wings flaring into visibility for a moment, as if to add strength to his argument.. before fading once more..  What could he do?  Could he really stop Belial if he needed to.. Normally he would say Yes.. but already he was breaking the rules.. He would not be able to count on divine favor to win this battle..<br/><br/>Glaring at the darker demon he would turn his back on him, moving towards the boy who had stumbled out of bed, reaching out a hand to him.  “Don't worry.. I'm here..”  That wide smile, hoping Belial would take a hint and leave.. but when had such things -ever- worked in his favor?  Besides which, he couldn't argue that the demon had a rather impressive point..<br/><br/>And through the whole ordeal he could hear the nurses urgent little squeals as the doctor banged her barely a room a way.. It was like nails upon a blackboard, SIN..