"It is not cruelty I fear," Lillith began, grateful for the understanding. She let out a breath, nerves and uncertainty all but overtaking her tongue. "From you, I do not. My sisters, they are..." Lillith shook her head and sent the pale golden length of her hair cascading over her shoulders, shimmering as her own white hair never truly did.

"I begin again. In your world, there are angels and demons, yes?"