Nathan now has had Theodrik's prognosis on the toxin confirmed. He's shocked at how little time he has left. Once again he decides to keep his pending ng demise a secret. I think it's a mistake.
I'm still hoping for a miracle.
Yidian is running his own backgame even while being bound. He has made Simon's protectors immensely powerful.
Qualls himself is merely a shell hiding the most powerful of wizards.
Rabbah has displayed enough disturbing character traits to not be fully trustworthy. She has little empathy for others and desires power. Once she knows how to open a portal, it's only a matter of time before she attempts to trap a demon for herself.
With the agent finally dead, their ET troubles should be over. The struggles of normal life are more than enough to face.
Connor has gone from a not too likeable character to an admirable one, Nathan as well. It's been a great ride.
In my experience, most bullies tend to be cowards and once they have no backup, they retreat. This one is one of the anomalies. I've seen a few over the years and every single one got killed.
Devin's more measured approach didn't work on the ringleader of the bullies. He was too reckless and stupid. I feel sooner or later life will deal him a harsh lesson. If Devin knew any martial arts, it might have been more effective to have a much smaller and younger kid kick his ass.