Even though they were discussing something hugely awful, the fact that Merry had pointed downwards instead of using Lucifer's name was so endearing, Henry felt a sudden rush of affection for his sister. God, he adored her.
"Yeah. He- He hurt them both really badly. And uhm-" Henry screwed his face up, "he found out Iestyn and I were together and had me followed. Found out where I went to school. Then told Iestyn if he didn't break up with me, he was going to take me like he had Iestyn, and-" Henry trailed off because Merry was such an upbeat person, and he felt like talking about torture around her was somehow sullying her. "Well you can...imagine."