"Demons don't draw out, they take over," he corrects, his tone like a lectures. "The demon used them like tools. Most animals will run from demons. They seem to sense how... corrupt they are."

He sighs heavily and shakes his head. No need to dwell on that or giant spiders. He knows it's going to be a rough night for the mages with the Veil corrupted like it is.

"What did the Guard Captain want?" he asks, hoping to change the subject. He's had enough of spiders and demons.