"I'm certain were he aware of the risks, he would be grateful to learn that. It's not beyond a powerful creature's potential to do so with a..." Lesser, but again Beelzebub's defiance makes Nike check her tongue. She ducks her head in deference to his outburst. "With a mortal soul. It was quite common in my realm for that to be sought after."

A cadre of souls only added to a demon's power and longevity after all.

"I meant no disrespect to your chosen. It only seems strange that you would allow yourself so strong an attachment to something so fleeting when it will cause you such pain so swiftly."