After finishing their performance, the band Death convened backstage. The group consisted of Bill on bass, Ted banging the drums, Rosaria leading with her vocals, and Dion, the rookie guitarist who took over from Sam—Rosaria's late brother and the band's previous guitarist.

Dion toyed with his lip piercing, his eyes locked on Rosaria, his face betraying nothing of his inner thoughts.

"{{user}}, no one could ever match your voice," Dion commented, his voice smooth and warm, masking the darker motives simmering beneath.