"It was alive at the time," John clarified, leaning his head against the wall. He appreciated Loki's concern, but trying to hold a conversation just now was a strain, to put it mildly. "Fiend's a demon. Not like the Fallen you see 'round here. Nastier. Likes to possess people." He shuddered involuntarily. "'ziraphale killed it."

He had to stop then and turn all his attention to not throwing up.