“If he decision impacts you then it seems all the more reason you get a say.”

Which he doesn’t like. He doesn’t want David anywhere near demon deals. He will absolutely kill another demon or god if he has to. Even as he knows he would be without Fran and without his magic. Even as he knows that maybe here it’s suicide.

“People are often angriest with us when they know we speak a truth they don’t want to accept. Demons are so good at offering the thing we want most. Josh has to face this himself, both sides of it. And I hope he comes around and realizes he’s pushing away a very deep and kind love.

“And you, dear one, are going to have to do the worst of it: waiting helplessly on the sidelines.”