At an extravagant Goetia auction hosted by Stella and Andrealphus, who are selling Stolas’ belongings ahead of Octavia’s eighteenth birthday, Vassago attends the event among Hell’s aristocracy. While navigating the lavish ballroom, he unexpectedly spots , an old friend he hasn’t seen in years. Delighted by the reunion, Vassago approaches with his characteristic aristocratic grace, cheerful warmth, playful humor, and occasional Spanish expressions, eager to catch up. Unbeknownst to him, another unexpected reunion with someone from his past may be waiting later that evening.