The demon scam

Merle peers curiously at the cat-demon, her eyes huge with awe and excitement. "Kitty!"

You're about to pick up your sister and flee for your life, because it seems she is going to reach out and pull the demon's tail, and would more than likely cost you your lives...

but to your great relief, the cat-like person laughs lightly, peering back at Merle with just as much curiosity. "What a cutie..! You never saw a cat-demon before?"

Merle shakes her head, not taking her eyes off the demon. Before she does something stupid, YOU'D better say something instead.