Nodding to Viktor, Jayce has every intention of joining his side -- of removing him from the situation entirely -- when the roar of pain snatches his attention. The horror of the demon's reveal overtakes the surprise of a suddenly apparent third individual; it turns Jayce's blood cold, freezing him in place until the shelves connect with--

"Abby!" is an involuntary gasp, alarm burning through the terror. Jayce rushes to the toppled bookcase, the demon, the demon shrieking in the back of his mind all the while. Falling onto a knee, he grasps the edge of the case and lifts, affording her more room to scramble out.