James lay on his bed in the dimly lit room of the Crooked Stag Inn, his mind restless despite his exhaustion. The battle with the vengeful spirit had taken a toll on all of them, but it was the knowledge that the Wickerman still lurked in the shadows that kept him awake. The innkeeper's warnings, the twisted legend of the ancient harvest deity turned monster, echoed in his thoughts.
But beyond the threat of the Wickerman, James found his mind wandering to the rest of his companions, specifically Pippy and Cherry. They had been delayed in Eberdeen while he, Sasha, Yori, and Emilia fought through the chaos in Fieldview. He wondered how they were faring, especially Cherry. The young succubus was mischievous, often getting into trouble, but she had become an important part of their group.
