I've met mercenaries before, dealt with demons who do worse every day. [ His father was one of the most famous demonic soldiers of fortune in recent history. Of course he knows how messed up the world is, whether because of that or through his own life experiences. Especially through his own life experiences as a demon who's gone undercover in the Underworld more than once, really. ]

It did. But then we got better. Just... not exactly the best romantic depiction to go on your novel is what I meant.