[ She stands at the window and looks out onto the grassy cliff that leads off to the sea. Much blood was spilt here in the heat of battle, in the moment of Cú Chulainn's glory as he fended off the Ulster queen's armies. It is necessary that she stay here; that blood, the memory of it, brings her much-needed strength.

When he enters the room, she does not turn at first. A crow hops from its place on a nearby chair and moves to Lucifer's feet, cawing in acknowledgment and welcome. ]

You've come very far to see me, Morning Star. [ She turns. ] You suffer with the rest of us. The Morrígan would not turn you away.