“No,” Matthew said. “I didn’t come here to abandon James to his fate. I came to save him from it.” “Good for you,” said Belial, sounding bored. “James, you must know this is the best thing for everyone. I don’t want to have to resort to violence.” “Of course you do,” James said. “You love resorting to violence.” “That seems true,” said Matthew. “I only agreed to come,” put in Stymphalia, “because I thought there might be violence.” “The birdie and the drunk are right,” Belial allowed.
