It's true that Bethany had never resorted to blood magic or given in to a demon. Maybe it was because that power was frightening. She saw what it did to Orsino, and it was used to kill her mother. She'd never resort to such a thing. And yet, there were many mages who were just like her and never would do it, either. One day, maybe others will see that.

Quiet as he is, Fenris startles her, but she knows the voice. "Fenris!" A sigh of relief. "It's good to see you." Being stuck alone in a foreign land with no friend in sight was not her idea of fun. Perhaps they'd had their differences, but Fenris was still a friend.

"No, I haven't." That seems less important now that he's here.