( vanessa says nothing at first, studying him, trying to decide how true his claim is )

I do believe it.

( she doesn't falter, keeping her gaze on him. she doesn't know why it's important that he believe her, other than not wanting a stranger to think her mad. someone that she would see again in this small place. she had enjoyed his company previously )

I have been hunted by Lucifer. I had always believed that God would keep me safe but there were moments when I most needed Him and He was not there.

( but lucifer had been, whispering to her in the night, answering her when god did not )