Eudial listened to Not-Doomforall's words with rapt attention. She was just about to answer when suddenly:
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"But I suppose the complete destruction of the multi-verse is worth the immediate return to your home with the other witches you hate so much."
A ring of fire suddenly sprouted up all around Gaunt, closing towards the demon with astonishing speed. As the others gasped, Eudial stopped the fire before it touched Gaunt, enclosing him in a barely walkable space.

"Mock me one more time, demon," said Eudial calmly, "and I will personally see to it that your part in this tale ends before mine. Do I make myself clear?"

She turned to the Not-Doomforall. "Forgive me. Though Leland has been an admirable ally of mine and the others, he has never missed a chance to insult me, whether openly or wrapping it in clever terms. I would watch him, if I were you."

Eudial waved a hand at Gaunt. The fire vanished, leaving the demon stricken.

Eudial then sighed and turned back to Not-Doomforall. "Very well. Fighting the Marranach is tempting, but I do not wish to defeat them at their own game, it does not feel right. And besides, those who I hate so much," she added, with a sidelong glance at Gaunt, "I doubt they will have died out before I would re-emerge... and I would dearly love the chance to visit them again after a while."

A tear fell from her eye, but her decision was made. "I will go through the process you went through. No regrets."