[Thus continues another installment of Satan's a good lad.

She has to wonder, then, if Emilia knows how to do all those things. If he taught her, or if she taught herself. It's a passing curiosity, because there is the matter of wielding a dagger.

It's how it starts, isn't it? First, you use Bellatrix's wand as your own. Next thing, you wield daggers. Her scar itches, accusingly, and she resists scratching it in front of him. How's that for control?]

You would make a very strict mentor, wouldn't you? [She shakes her head, and steels herself, shoulders back.] Thank you for the advice, Wrath. I will take it under consideration.

[as per her last email, let's just circle back.]