[ You don't, really. It's a learning experience. Even Rose, having been to four worlds now, is still surprised occasionally. There are still things that rattle her.

He'll get used to it. But that's the saddest thing about all this, she thinks. He shouldn't have to. ]

I wish I could answer that, too, but... I don't know, dude. [ She knows a little about the demons, what she's heard on the network... They said not to make deals with them, didn't they? ] It could have been anyone, really. Emily just happened to be the unlucky one this time.

[ She doesn't want to say next time it could be him. Or her. Or anyone else. It's all so 'luck' of the draw in places like Hadriel. Perhaps to keep them on their toes? Like Hell Rose knows. ]