Her permission granted, he gives out a small laugh, devoid of any humor.

"Don't worry about my safety." Worry about that of others. He places a clawed hand on her chin, giving her one final, somewhat gentle look, before turning around. The ground shook as he took each powerful step in a run, before jumping and flying off into the skies. Without thinking about it, letting the demon take over again, he roars in the sky, scanning the nearby village to see what poor soul had stupidly decided to be out and about at this hour...

...he knew it wouldn't take too long. Just one..or two...maybe three, then he'd be full.