[She feels nothing but amusement at watching, and a sick satisfaction. Stronger than she thought he was? Oh, maybe. That was always a pleasant surprise.

But it's still never strong enough. And maybe she'll let him go just in time, or maybe she'll keep him here until he finally does break and is never able to leave the dream again.

Maybe that was what she really likes. Having people at her mercy.

And Road has no mercy.]