Luz had wished she could celebrate and act like nothing was wrong, but she knew better than to jump to those conclusions: Riteior being defeated for now meant they stopped HIM.

But who knew what else was out there, waiting to inject itself into Trench?

"That's what I try to do! You know, within reason. There's only so much you can do when this place throws a wrench into everything."

Luz was, of course, preparing to help if it was needed again. The ritual she performed with her friends would likely be one of many she might have to indulge in later.

"Oh sure, that's probably true."

Luz paused.

"That was a very specific number you just said. That wouldn't, uh, happen to resemble you, would it?"