[Maker preserve her, Vivienne nearly jumped at the unexpected appearance. But she did not, through sheer force of will, which is for the better. The moment a demon knows with certainty it can surprise you is the moment it is all over. That, they taught her well.
She adjusts her clothes to occupy her hands and give her a moment's pause, and then fixes Cole - no, not "Cole," not some harmless boy who natters on and means well - the demon, with a stern glare. She musn't forget herself, no matter where she is. The Game is lost for less.]
B!
She adjusts her clothes to occupy her hands and give her a moment's pause, and then fixes Cole - no, not "Cole," not some harmless boy who natters on and means well - the demon, with a stern glare. She musn't forget herself, no matter where she is. The Game is lost for less.]
A weapon?
[What else should he want fixed?]