[Kit - doesn't shudder, but his feathers fluff up a little, his back arching slightly up, feline body language shifted forward into his bird half. His voice is quieter.]

It wasn't a demon, just - just some kind of animal with chaos magic thrown in. I've met demons. It's like getting your mind soaked in acid. They're good at portal magic, though. I wouldn't be surprised if it was demons behind all this.

And it's fine. Someone had to had to help. It - that's all.

[Kit's fine with being feared or hated or bickered with, and equally pleased with impressing people. Genuine gratitude is harder to handle.]