Sloth and Pride

"Tilly, why now? I get it that the numbers of existing Grimsbanne now match the ones told in the prophecy. However, there used to be… eight. My little brother died prematurely, and if we count your parents, that makes us ten. Why now and not in the past? It doesn't make sense."

There was a moment of silence between Samael and Tilly as they looked at each other. He raised his brows, waiting for enlightenment regarding the thing he pointed at. 

"That's why they all died." Her answer brought a frown to his face.

"Huh? Please elaborate."