Petra / Scott
Yeah. I get it. It's not the same thing, but... no one wants to stare down that darkness. Particularly if it's something you worry was always there.
But it's a spell. Not a key unlocking some box inside of you, Scott. Just a black magic spell. Magic like that cheats. It's not something that will reflect what's actually there; it twists and slithers. It's not you.
Whatever happens, you'll deal with it as a pack. And if it comes here, likewise.