Ariana blinked, but again forced herself to stand her ground as the demon stepped at her. Her jaw dropped a bit as the atmosphere grew more ominous and dark. "Di-didn't I say back off?" she challenged, struggling to keep the quiver out of her voice. At her side, her hand curled into a shaky fist. She was so engrossed in his physical change that she was ignorant to the shadows growing at their feet.