Oh yes, Valen had certainly noticed the look that the demon was giving that woman, it was rather difficult not to. When something spends all its energy pouring as much hate as it can into an even gaze, one definitely notices when the thing cranks said hate up to 11. "Blowing up the head'll work just fine, and right now we've got him pretty well tied down. However, these particular demons are rather skilled with spellcraft...I've seen 'em here before. I wouldn't be surprised if it gave us a run for our money if we just went at it and started shooting." Making a brief nod towards the kids he added, "Plus we hafta be careful as far as firing, we don't want anything to ricochet and hit the hostages."
As if in response to the four of them plotting its destruction, the demon let loose another eardrum shattering screech and spread its large wings. Wincing, Valen opened his mouth and shut it a few times in an attempt to help his ears heal. "We hit him hard and fast, hopefully it won't be able to raise up any shields or God knows what else to stop us." Worse came to worst Valen could always toss the blonde at the demon to get away. Damn thing seemed to eyeball her enough that she could distract it for at least a few seconds.
Checking his handgun one final time, he was fully prepared to empty the whole clip into the thing's head. Avoiding the shotgun would probably be the best idea in these quarters, what with those mewling children right there. And ugh, if he had to he still had the sword.