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[b]New Covenant Christian Academy[/b]
"Yeah, I guess you can say that," Gabriel replied, confirming Derald's assumption of him being a youth pastor of some sort. He then continued, "Well...they don't pressure me to be a pastor or anything, but my dad was one, too. So was my grandfather. So I guess it is sort of a 'family trade' so to speak."

As the two entered the room, Gabriel turned one of the classroom chairs around so it was facing the seat behind it, before taking a seat and gesturing for Derald to sit across from him.

"First things first, John...how much do you believe in the supernatural? I ask this because Evan's grandparents are concerned that Evan has been possessed by a demon. According to them, Evan is seeing a demonic figure that only he can see, and the figure tells him things he shouldn't know. They're worried that Evan is possessed by a demon because both their son—Evan's Father—and Evan are not Christians. Apparently, according to a story passed down in their family, long ago, one of their ancestors, well...uh...they procreated with an incubus—that's uh...supposed to be a type of demon—and the incubus supposedly will possess his descendants who are not protected by the blood of Christ. Now, being a pastor, I believe that such things are real—well, unlike the Catholics, pastors from some of the Protestant denominations don't, but I digress—you can imagine that I am quite concerned as well. That said, I am also of the belief that before turning to the preternatural for explanation, one needs to get rid of mundane explanations first. I'm not discounting the possibility that Evan is perhaps only suffering from mental illness, that's why I'm here at the school to try asking his teachers. I did consider making a visit directly, but Ms Fatma seems opposed to involving the Church, as I understand it, so..."

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[b]Amari Residence[/b]

"Resents me...?" Fatma asked, frowning, as she heard Richard's question. After a moment, she replied, "Well...I'd like to think he doesn't resent me, but he did really hate it when my ex-husband and I went through our divorce. That said, he...cheated on me, so...I just can't forgive that and continue our marriage as if nothing happened. About the photos...most of the photos I took together with Evan are family photos, and...my ex-husband is also in there for most of them, since we were only divorced last year, in September. I...uh...removed all the photos with my husband, so unfortunately, that also got rid many photos of Evan and me."

Then, to Winnifred's question, Fatma answered, "About that..."

She sighed, "Evan's grandparents—on his father's side—found out about it. Or rather, the issue first occurred when he was staying at their house. Apparently, Evan woke up in the middle of the night, screaming that he was seeing some demonic entity. Naturally, being faithful Christians, they took it seriously and called me immediately. Being from a mage family, I also took it seriously, so I went there immediately. They...uh...were really insistent on calling a priest. I don't even know if the Church of Christ the Carpenter is connected to the Holy Church, but from what I heard of Church agents, they can be rather...severe. So I don't want to risk it, and I said no to them. They were here last night, and they still insist on calling a priest. I hope they haven't actually done it." 

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[b]Amari Residence - Evan Amari's Bedroom[/b]

Evan started to answer MiMi's questions, one by one.

"What's been happening...I don't exactly know myself, but last week, I was at my grandparents' house when I woke up in the middle of the night. I was prolly just thirsty, or something, I dunno. But then...I saw this black silhouette with horns and six wings. Since then, when I'm around people, he... tells me stuff, mostly what they're thinking. As for the other questions...no, not really. I was basically just a normal kid before all this. I mean, I guess I'm always good with language, I can speak, like, uh...5 languages somewhat fluently. That's about it."

Selene received another reply on her phone.

'Magical energy alone is not enough proof for demonic possession, that said, it's not impossible. Don't do anything yet, give me the location.'

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