There was a fleeting smirk over Paxton's face at the outburst, the demon loving how wrathful, how proud this creature was. Ashton was strong, to be sure, exceedingly strong, but he was also riddled with flaws. And within the flaws of God's work, that's where demons resided. Angels made you overcome your fears and desires, but demons... Demons allowed you to work with them.
Paxton tried to look demure, bowing down towards Ashton. "I offered you my apologies," the demon said, continuing the collecting of the fallen books, "a noble creature would accept it."