A demon is a demon, thought Futaba. One thing became crystal clear – the "innocent boy" doesn't plan to break the stereotypes associated with him and fit into primate society. Keep digging your own grave, and the next petition will be signed by another two dozen people.
She stood again, leaning against the wall, with her eyes half-closed from fatigue. Yawning, she glanced from under one of them at the face of the grandfather accompanying them, to assess his emotions from the unfolding scene.