The demon scam

You give a pale smile, feeling all shaky. Does this stupid girl have a guardian angel or what? "Very good, just don't do it again, okay?"

You pick up a cookie from a pouch in your belt and feeds her, hoping it will make her stay calm for at least a chort while.

Merle eats the cookie happily and then takes your hand, ready to skip onwards. "Let's go!"

(Please remember the letter A, as it will affect the story later on.)