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She needed time, and he could be patient, even though something about her drew him. He thought maybe it was because she was meant to be here, but he wasn't sure. So time he would give her. He could also try to give her an audience with the listener, though he wasn't sure Coraline would get anymore answers from her. 

Very well; I will await your decision, he told her. And I will call for @The Listener so you can ask her for answers. I cannot promise she will give them to you, though. Secretly, he hoped she wouldn't, that way the girl would have to seriously consider his offer. The demon lifted his head and released a howl for his listener, then he waited silently, but expectantly.