Essek watched that brow go up and he knew how Caleb would ask the question before it even passed his lips. He sighed as if exasperated, and shook his head.

Then, that wasn't entirely true either.

"I am simply curious on the extent of this magic, that is all." Which was reasonable, yes? "Besides, need I remind that manipulating this person nets me another sin. We shouldn't want that, I hear."

Warranting more time here. Together. A little more demony but a little more together.

"Then again, does an experiment count as manipulation?"