War raised an eyebrow. "I don't remember being given a handbook of rules and guidelines at any point. Besides, what is it they say? All's fair in love and War."

She smirked. "You don't need to know who. An acquaintance, and we'll leave it at that. As for why... I was asked to keep an eye on you, just to make sure things didn't get out of hand."

She shifted her grasp on the laser gun, bringing the sight to bear on the demon's shoulder. As she did so, she took advantage of the distraction of the movement to flick her eyes around the green house. Where was that cat?