"No, it doesn't seem familiar enough to be demonic possession. That's one thing to be grateful for." But that left precious few options left to discern what was going on. "Atticus can be angry with me all he wishes. If it keeps him alive, that's all I care about." She couldn't lose anyone, not even her dog. She didn't know if the Initiative could bring him back in one piece.

"Anders is strong. He'll have Nate to back him up. That's all I can hope for." There would be no chance to contact them. She would have to believe they were all right.

Elissa's eyes flickered to Duncan briefly as they walked. "So it could be magic of a different sort, not necessarily demonic--" The comment struck her and she slowed, the gears turning. How would he know that? "...Duncan."