No, he's harassed me time and again, and— [Toby tries to suppress the frustration he feels toward Abduxel, who has harassed him time and again but also confused him. Their relationship has always been something of an abusive one that Toby had promised he wouldn't show Dorian, if only because he didn't want to be like a whiny tattler. "Dorian, Abduxel is always so horrible to me." And besides, Drew himself got on well enough with the demon; Toby feels he has little choice other than to tolerate him.

He takes a deep breath.] I was wary of him for some time afterward, really. And then I came to terms with what happened and decided I could still be friends anyway. So I didn't go straight back; I did need some time. But that's the thing—a couple weeks have passed already. What, do you think I'll need to wait a few more?