“So, you thought I should just live a life entirely devoid of love rather than risk me being disappointed in your parenting? That’s kind of fucked up.” “Come on, son, I already said it was shameful!” Damien huffed. Now wasn’t the time, really. “Fine, but I never thought you didn’t…” “Yeah, well,”—Zagadoth snorted out a laugh—“turns out you’re incredibly easy to love, kiddo.”