[You didn't have to be honest about it. She almost chuckled at that statement. After all, how much could you accomplish with a good half-truth? Being a little honest bred trust in people at times, and avoided confusion later. It was natural to her, given how she used to operate, and it worked well here. She really didn't think too much of her own choice in the matter.]

Better you find out that way than the alternatives, heh.

He's... a strong force of personality, and his jealousy's actually impressive even to me. That ambition drives him, and he's usually not mastered by it. Usually. You seem like an exception there. I don't often see humans that good at handling being jealous of others' success.

As for knowing demons, I am a youkai, so ... yeah. Definitely know a few monsters, being one myself. I'm a bridge princess. If you don't know the old stories, it's a spirit born out of jealousy and vengeance. We're usually the sort to wield envy like a blade, but around here?

Well, things are changing but I'm still the jealous type.