[ The step forward catches his attention more than anything else. It's bravery from someone who was cowering only moments prior. Kazuya lifts an eyebrow. ]

Most demons are like that. The ones who aren't are very few and very far between. I'll let you in on a little secret: there's no difference between what humans regard as malevolent demons, and those they regard as benevolent deities. They're all demons all the same.

[A well kept secret, but he figures that his human is so unassuming and meek that it wouldn't matter too much if word escaped from his lips. Who would believe him? Who would believe him if he said he was told that by the king of demons all? ]

I'm not scary because I have no need to flaunt or showboat my power. All others know who I am, and what I'm capable of.

[ His hand reaches out, rests heavy on Basil's head. ]

Demons can be cowed by shows of power. Humans not so much.