"Yeah, I guess?" She had no idea about the tradition, but it seemed like it.

She tossed her head back, laughing. "No, no exorcisms here tonight. At least, not any I know of." She looked over both shoulders warily, a clear joke. "Not unless you need it. Then I think it's my duty as a friend to exorcise you." That was how it worked, right?

"I'm not sure yet. But I'd prefer to keep it a secret, all the same."