"Uh... we don't do sympathy or pity or any of that stuff. We generally go in for mocking laughter and sarcasm," Zetta replied, flatly baffled by her comment. With a little more energy, he added, "But don't try any of that stuff on me! I'm still an Overlord, even as a book!"

Zetta regarded her for a moment. "You're welcome to clasp me to your bosom in sympathy, though. Spoilers: I'll totally be using it to cop as much of a feel as I can."