"Unhappiness slowly creeps up on you, like a shape-shifting monster waiting in the darkness of your hallway, his bulging eyes watching your every move. The breath on his slimy tongue makes the hairs on your neck stand up."
-Kate Rockland, "Falling Is Like This"
Nicole, Zephaine and Dharlyx began their journey towards Delacroix, having gathered a sharp blade for the Human so she could defend herself against enemies. The Harpy and the Incubus had their own weapons, which they promised not to use on Nicole. Tracy also gave Nicole food, water, and a pendant that would protect her from almost anything, emphasis on almost.
