Not human... Teresa's silver eyes narrowed as she focused on her senses, but she didn't pick up any demonic energy coming off of Kibitoshin. The expression eased some. The concept of a 'guardian of the universe' was very foreign to her. Was he implying he was one of the silly gods humans clung to?

"I am only half human," Teresa replied. "The other half of me is youma - a demonic being that hunts and feasts on human flesh." That faint smile slipped onto her face once again. "I was created to exterminate the youma and was ranked Number One."

She was silent for a moment. "Are you claiming to be a god?"