[The tension squaring Hakkai's shoulders as he fusses with tea and cups speaks of unhappiness as much as discomfort, but he keeps his voice light and mild. He's still not making eye contact, though. One cup it is.]

I'm a demon, Ken. So are some of my friends. We're not any worse than humans are -- which is to say, there are some youkai who the world would be better off without, and there are some who are innocent.

Humans often think otherwise, of course.