A slow, amused grin came to his face and Nicodemus leaned forward, folding his hands together on the table between them. "You didn't investigate this much did you? Summoning demons to do your bidding isn't making me your slave to do whatever you want with no payment. It's a deal, a bargain. And sometimes it comes at a hefty price. For instance for me to protect your precious family, I'm going to need something to make it worthwhile to me. What do you have to offer? And just to give you a clue, I take payment in souls."