"Cassandra promised to kill me if I turn into a demon," Cole adds on. That was important, Cassandra's willingness not to be blinded by sentiment matters to Cole.

"Fear... yes. I don't want to be a demon. I don't want to be Despair. I want to keep helping people, easing their pains."

He leans forward, pale eyes peeking out from the shade of his hat. "You cared that they died. Did you care why?"