"It can't be that bad," was Luke's immediate response, but he didn't feel very confident about that and it probably showed in his voice. After all, so far? His experience hadn't exactly been the best. He glanced back at the demon, pursing his lips, before shaking his head.

"Look, I know things look bleak here, but I don't believe it's completely hopeless."

Of course, it was easy for him to say that. It was easy to offer some kind of hope to others, but... he couldn't believe in his words for himself.