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“Vera, who could be interested in chasing after you?” You need to know her possible enemies. “Like, there has to be someone with magic powers interested, or you wouldn’t have mentioned them.”
“You’re quick to catch these things, huh?” Vera is somewhat surprised. You feel a little insulted, but you’ll let it slide. “Let me explain, after making a pact with a demon, they manifest as a Will-O-Wisp on your body only visible to oneself, an <span class="mu-i">Ignis fatuus</span>, if you will; I read online that there are people out there with the ability to see them, I can’t rule out the chance someone spotted mine and decided to target me.”
“Ignis fatuus? I swear to god, you’re terrible at naming things.” You think she probably thinks your sister’s name is decent, or even worse: that Jonathan is
“I DIDN’T COME UP WITH IT!!!” Vera gets annoyed.
“You think someone is chasing after random magic users?” You return to important matters.
“Don’t change subjects so abruptly!!! But no, I find it hard to believe that they would’ve locked me in a room like that if they knew. Most demons are capable of breaking down doors. Not mine though. But a hired thug? He wouldn’t have put much thought into locking up a beautiful girl in a wheelchair there.” Vera has a decent argument.
“What if the room has something that blocks magic? Did you even try?” You ask.
“I saw no point.” Vera shakes her head. You’re missing a clue then.
“Does the name Sewel Scott ring any bells? He’s a mafia muscle and might be related to what happened to you.” You need to throw people out.
“What? No. Where did you hear about him?” Vera has no idea who you are talking about. Is this Scott guy a red herring?
“From some random journalist outside the building. He asked me to check the room you were locked in, and I politely declined but went in on my own after hearing you crying.” You retell your story with more details.
“What journalist guy? How did he know I was there?” Vera is now the one asking questions.
“A guy named Wessam Carpetier, and I don’t think he knew about you, or else he probably would’ve helped you.” You don’t think that guy is involved.
