The chalk circle is drawn with precision, the black candles are lit, and the offering of blood is set in the bowl in the middle of your binding circle. Just like it always is—not that you've ever been successful at summoning a succubus before.

You begin chanting the incantation to activate the circle; the demonic words are so familiar to you at this point. The runes of the circle begin to glow one by one, showering the entire room in an eerie green light. Then, as the last word leaves your lips, a burst of fire appears in its center, disappearing a moment later to leave a small red demon in its place.

What...?

Tala's eyes go wide in realization.

This isn't funny! Send me back, now!