The demon blinked, obviously confused.

"Explain your desire again," it said, its voice like metal spikes.

"All my friends are busy this weekend," Wendi explained, for the second time. "I've been waiting for this game for two years, and it's co-op."

She gestured at the device resting within the summoning circle.

"That's a game controller. The book said you like games."

"Yes."

"Fantastic. Then we're going to get along just fine. Oh, and the bag there is Doritos, and the bottle, Mountain Dew.

"You'll need both, new best friend."