"Exactly," Nicholas said. "And Lilith...if it ever succeeds in pulling you all the way through. If your consciousness becomes trapped here while your body remains in the mortal realm. You won't be able to get back. You'll be consumed just like I was."
"So what do I do?" Lilith asked. "Stop using my power?"
"No," Nicholas said. "You need that power. Especially with what's coming. But you need to be careful. Don't pull too hard on the Veil essence. Don't access it directly unless absolutely necessary. And if you feel yourself slipping into the grey, if reality starts to fade....pull back immediately."
"I'm trying to keep it distracted," Nicholas continued. "The entity. I'm...." He paused, looking for words. "I'm making noise in the Veil. Drawing its attention. Keeping it focused on me instead of you. But I don't know how long I can hold it. The entity is vast. Eventually it will notice what you carry despite my interference."
