Despite his fussy demeanor, Benedict is not bothered by very frank questions being asked about unsettling things. There's a freedom to it, being given the opportunity to speak candidly, especially to someone who holds any kind of power over him, even if it's just (in this case) medical.

"Just the demons," he confirms, "I think. I don't remember seeing anyone else, but they'd come back periodically." He tucks a strand of hair behind one ear, fidgeting, "they ensured we wouldn't go anywhere."