Spoiler: She didn't do it.

#5: The words pierced her skull and again she knew what she had to do.

Write What You Know, part 1

#6: Performing the ritual had the practical benefit of distracting her from her own thoughts.

Nine days in, and I'm on the second scene...

#7: He said it so casually, as if it didn't mean the whole universe was crumbling.