I might know the other way out. And for someone of my talents, it wouldn't be difficult for find it.
[Or he could snatch William up and teleport with him. That would work.]
But you'll have to make it worth my while!
[There's nothing in particular he wants from William—well, not that William will realistically give him, but he can't just help him to be nice. That's not in his nature. And it's not entertaining.]
That's not my fault! Demons don't have to pay fines. Maybe the authorities can use feelings to fix things. Feelings are free, aren't they? So maybe they won't mind your poverty, and you can pay them back with your labor.
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[Or he could snatch William up and teleport with him. That would work.]
But you'll have to make it worth my while!
[There's nothing in particular he wants from William—well, not that William will realistically give him, but he can't just help him to be nice. That's not in his nature. And it's not entertaining.]
That's not my fault! Demons don't have to pay fines. Maybe the authorities can use feelings to fix things. Feelings are free, aren't they? So maybe they won't mind your poverty, and you can pay them back with your labor.