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[demonicmiracle]

Hey, it's Anthony Crowley. You know what to do, do it with style.

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a day later

[demonicmiracle]

It isn't one of Leitner's

And it's somewhere safe for now. I'll be keeping an eye on it

[compellingstatement]

[The first comment is a relief. The second...]

You took it from him, then?

[This might be a legitimately good time to lie, Crowley.]

[demonicmiracle]

[This part is something he's been weighing up since deciding not to take the book from Nick. Lying seems like the best bet, so long as Jon doesn't happen to Know that it's a lie.]

Yes. It's my responsibility now

[At least part of that is true, he'll absolutely take responsibility if someone else is hurt.]

[compellingstatement]

[Thank god. Or Crowley, really. Jon lets himself sag as the tension leaves him.]

Thank you. That's a relief.

[demonicmiracle]

Don't mention it, I'm not big on anything that hurts kids

[@ god]

[compellingstatement]

I'll keep that in mind.
If there's anything I can do to repay you...?

[demonicmiracle]

Nah, you don't owe me for this sort of thing

[Also, he's fucking lying about what he's done, anyway, even if it's for the right reasons. Crowley is fairly confident the book will be kept safe, and this way Jon doesn't need to worry.]

[compellingstatement]

All right.

[He's going to do something for the other man, anyway. Maybe a few gifts. Anonymous ones.]

I'll talk to you later, then.