Errol slowed his pace, but knew he was on a time limit.<br/><br/>"Fairies are the only ones who are free, pretty one.  Demons can see fairies, but are not particularly interested in them.  Plus, fairies live in colonies hidden in the earth where they are safe.  Many humans are fairies.  Become one you ... become free then.<br/><br/>"I don't want to play with you; but Screwtape does.  Also I'm out of ... how you say ... options."  Errol lifted his arm to wipe away the tears from his eyes.  But instead, the scales on his skin scratched open his face and a small amount of blood came to the surface.  "Sorry."<br/><br/>The house was within sight.