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After Razieh had left them, Asmodeus moved closer to the angel before firmly grabbing her by the arm. With a tug, their faces came within inches of each others, and the demon didn't look too happy. "The hell was that all about? You looking to die that bad?! Guh!" With an indignant sigh, he let Eli go before turning away. Things would go downhill very quickly if she acted like this in Hell. Sure, one, two, maybe three other demons he could handle. But there was no way he'd be able to stop them all.. "It's bad enough that everyone is all riled up over Debrak being captured, don't go sparking any fires, here. I still need you. Alive," he added with a pained expression.

Oh how simpler this would be if a hostage would be useful dead! Alas, the world was not that convenient. They left the apartment then, and shuffled into the floor's elevator with Razieh already waiting. Once the double doors closed, the fluorescent lighting above flickered, taking on a crimson glow now. Yup, the infamous Elevator to Hell. It was quick, convenient, and a good way to lose your last meal if you had a weak constitution! Neither demon seemed to be worried though. Probably because this would be their umpteenth time doing it. Standing with his arms folded across his chest, Asmodeus waited impatiently for something to happen. "Tch, damn thing," he commented before kicking the panel of buttons near the door.

Almost immediately, the elevator shook and started traveling down at an insane speed. The floors and walls trembled as the red light flickered above them. It felt like the elevator had gone into free fall. But that couldn't be possible, could it?! They were still in the apartment building weren't they? "By the way, runt, how's Azreal doing? I hear he finally killed that b*****d, Xenos?" asked the demon to the other, as if passing the time by talking about a sporting event.

Of course, Asmodeus had been well aware of Eli’s panic attack as the elevator started to quake, but he didn’t think anything of it until she suddenly grabbed his arm. For what? Stability? Comfort? Glaring down at the angel until she let go of him, he smirked. “Everyone’s first ride down is a bit of a shocker, eh?” In truth, despite the many times he himself had ridden this deathtrap, there was a shred of his instincts still screaming at him to get out. He had no doubt that Razieh felt the same way. But after so many rides, you just came to accept the fact that you’d reach the bottom alive. Doing so otherwise might make one soil himself. When Razieh mention Sinistra’s name, the demon slapped himself in the forehead with a groan. “Damn that woman! Can’t she ever just leave me alone?!” he said with an exasperated sigh.

The rest of the ride down was filled with more shaking of the elevator, and minor banter between the two demons. They were stuck in there for a good few minutes more, but it was a long ride down. Abruptly, Asmodeus reached out a hand, grabbing Eli’s arm firmly as a buzzer sounded off. Without further warning, the elevator came to a crashing halt, jarring its occupants as if it had suddenly hit solid ground. Growling in irritation, Asmo had no problem remaining on his feet, but he assumed the angel would be less prepared; hence why he had grabbed her. Once their eyes met, he spoke quietly, though he was well aware that Razieh could still hear him. “Keep your mouth shut, and don’t wonder off,” he warned, as the doors finally opened.

Beyond the parting doors, there was only a hallway leading out, dark, dusty, the walls looking as if they could crumble apart at any second. The other end of the corridor wasn’t too far off, and an ominous red glow pulsated into the darkness. “Let’s go,” he said to the females, before walking off into the hallway.

With his hands tucked into the pockets of his crimson jacket, Asmodeus led the way. As the exit neared, the outside world was slowly revealed. Ruins as far as the eye could see; a bleak comparison to the immaculate architecture of Heaven. Even earth seemed like a far better place to live. And above? The sky seemed to be forever set aflame as fire danced and flickered far above their heads. Knowing that Eli would probably be distracted by what she would see, he paused for several moments after they had left the dark hallway. "..It's actually alright, if you don't mind the heat," he said jokingly. "Or the neighbors," he said while pointing out a pair of scuffling demons in the distance. Their fight only served to create more rubble as they crashed through a small building.

His feet then moved forward again as they walked along the desolate street. Razieh continued to tag along of course, curious to see what would happen to the angel, but also reminding the other demon about Sinistra. Waving his hand in a dismissive manner, Asmodeus smirked. "Yeah, yeah, I know," he said while rolling his eyes. The streets weren't completely devoid of life. So far several demons had stopped to look at the angel passing by. Other, probably more devious creatures, lurked in the shadows with glowing eyes and threatening growls.

"So how 'bout it? What's your first impression of Hell? Pits of fire and brimstone are just crap humans made up in their stupidity." Talking without looking back at Eli, the demon's eyes shifted about. In truth, they all were in danger because of the angel, but there was no need to panic the girl any further; if she decided to fly off there would be no way he could catch her before something else did.