"Look," Riley sighs, "attacking Reaper head on is foolish. Let me go talk to him."

Fine. I'll send in the others if things get hairy.

"I'm pretty sure," Riley elaborates, "he'll only meet me alone."

Yup!

Damn it. Be safe kiddo.

"Thanks Nathan," Riley smiles.

OK come on. We're at the cafe on Demon's Way.

"On my way," Riley smiles.

"What are we doing!?!" Ash demands, "I thought we were gonna spend some time together!"

We got a bit before she arrives. Tell me about yourself. What do you do for fun?

"I've been fighting since I was made, so, nothing," Ash sighs.

I sip my coffee as the conversation drops dead, leaving us in awkward silence.

"Do you do anything for fun?" Ash asks.

I'm a musician, but, I only started doing that cause Reaper was erased.

"Wait what?" Ash asks.

Uhhhhh...

Riley enters, a confused expression.

You hear that?

Riley nods.

Shit. So, let's start. What can I help you with?

Riley thinks. She has a choice to make...