The headcase uttering Artie's name sent Nick straight into full-on protective mode. By some miracle, he felt the surge in his powers a second before they hit critical mass and he was able to keep from shifting into full demon form. He saw the red haze color his vision, so he knew his eyes flashed yellow. He didn't know whether or not his skin went red and black, but it could have.

With a deep breath, and then another, he was able to contain himself enough to speak. "She's a little strange to most mortals," he said with a shrug. "Has trouble with modern speech, a little selfish, not a lot of patience, but basically a decent woman."