[The girl only seems more terrified to be pulled out at first, but then quickly clings to Slaine, burying her face into his chest as she sobs.]

[But beside him, Mephisto takes a brief glance over his shoulder before taking a step back.]

Ah... my apologies. I didn't mean to frighten her. It hasn't been much of an issue here, with how diverse this world is, so I forget just how perceptive children can be around demons.

She must be able to see what I really look like.