She is behaving well.

Too well.

What is she playing at?

I sense nothing amiss in her mind.

Maybe she is finally, truly giving up.

Interesting.

The other children are also interesting.

The little girl has promise.

The boys are absolutely useless.

Maybe I could make something of the vampire...we shall see...

Oh, silly little Sage thought the worst was over...

...thought the worst was over...