*small gigglefits* That's a good one, Nergal!! If I were half the gambler my benefactor is, I'd put all my life's savings on that result!

I am currently guilty of nothing. All of my sins have been forgiven.

Your affliction is of a demonic source, my dear, and the Bible states, "...resist the Devil, and he must flee...", and to effectively resist the onslaught of any maleficent spirit, you must call upon the power of the Holy Spirit. When you become Redeemed of the Holy Spirit, your mind is renewed, and your soul is reborn. God purifies you, and anything that is pure is poison to demons.

Well, let me ask you this, my dear; in all of your readings, have you come across a book called the "Holy Bible"?

There is one way, but you cannot do it on your own. You'll have to become untouchable by those forces that are trying to harm you. You'll have to become Redeemed.

I would have indeed. There are people here in need of my help.

I'm glad that you and I are on the same page now, Nergal. I believe you know who you're going to choose, so I won't bother asking. All we have left is to remove that influence and survive this Hotel.

Music, my friends, and Mango Smoothies.

This is what I was worried about, my dear. You see, that sort of occurrence is neither natural nor healthy. Some outside force is trying to manipulate you. It's the only explanation that makes sense. There is also only one solution to break free from manipulation. Somehow you must sever the connection between yourself and the source.

Oh? Why, indeed there is! How quaint. I guess I'll have to use it sometime.

Well, *is totally not surprised but still concerned* if trying to rationalize your feelings for Beni is causing you pain, then try thinking about what Ian has done to earn your affection instead.

Well, that's some devotion you have for him. Tell me if you would, my dear, what has he done to earn such devout loyalty?

From what I've observed of your conversations with others, you seem to be, quite literally, charmed by the Hotel's dear Bellhop. He seems to have some sort of pull on your heart, my dear, what else would warrant an ill-deserved tongue-lashing for anyone and everyone who dares to speak out against him to you. Now, before you start flying off the handle, my dear, please consider this one fact: you cannot keep both Ian and Beni happy. Despite how good the possibility of it sounds, such an occurrence is impossible. You will simply have to choose.

It may be difficult, but here's a piece of advice if you'll accept it. Actions weigh more than words.

For that, you have my thanks.

Jonathan, STOP! Stand down. I've got the situation well in hand.

Oh my...this question...my word! I tell you now I have conducted many songs in my career and heard countless more, and I don't really know that I've come across a single song that represents who I am. If I come across something that fits me to a tee, I will most certainly post it.

I'll take your word for it, sir.

A change from what to what? I've not had the pleasure of conversing with him in particular thus far.

Delusional? How so? What has he been seeing?

Seems dangerous. They might not end up all going after the staff. They won't know who's who.