They are. [He looks at their hands and he'll turn his to squeeze hers briefly, a rueful smile on his face.] Especially when they thwart your father's plans and then turn around and declare you a friend.

I could have probably swinged things with the Dragon Girl. But it was Sun Wukong who imprisoned my father. Even if father is willing to entertain the most tentatives of truces with the Noodle Boy....that is quite different than tolerating my.... [He trails off then.]

[Demons were also possessive by nature. Sure, it may vary, but things like claiming bites were instinctive for a reason. Even demon royalty who tried to act better their base instincts still had traditions like courtnapping as part of marriage proposals. The desire to covet and take and keep were strong.]

[There was no friendship that was 'casual,' like what humans do online with their games or 'work friends.' To admit MK was a friend was to admit he wants to keep him and that was very much in conflict to whenever his father wanted to take over the mortal world again.]

I know what I should do. The answer is obvious. [But it isn't what he wants to do.]

[He looks at the time and hums.] It may be faster. I don't feel as strained as I should.