[Suzerain of Sheol]

"This thing is Kasdeja," he says, glancing sidelong at the Nephilim, who stills watches Dara patiently, seemingly content to let Shealtiel carry the conversation. "It is a Nephilim, bastard child of the angel Semyaza, and a child truth, albeit with the psykosis of a god." Feeling a moment of pity for her, at how bewildered she must be to have been fallen upon by their group, he adds, "I will not ask for your trust, but if you will permit me some advice: do as Kasdeja asks." He does not allow himself to add a silent for now, knowing that Kasdeja is witness to his every thought.