[ With a rueful smile, Blake offers over the notes. They're mostly half thoughts and tenuous leads, but he's certainly managed to stretch that riddle far. ]
Didn't even want to do this, y'know? Just... put it off an' put it off that first day or so.
[ Crowley takes the paper in one hand, wrapping the other around Blake without a thought. ]
Yeah? I jumped right on it when I saw that stupid thing. Figured someone has to solve it. Might as well be me. Kevin's a smart kid, too. We were covering twice as much ground that way.
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[ He pushes himself up and sits next to Blake on the edge of the bed to get a good look. ]
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Didn't even want to do this, y'know? Just... put it off an' put it off that first day or so.
[ And yet... ]
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Yeah? I jumped right on it when I saw that stupid thing. Figured someone has to solve it. Might as well be me. Kevin's a smart kid, too. We were covering twice as much ground that way.
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[ Call it a momentary lapse in whatever faith he has, but he seems too be righting himself again.
He places a hand on Crowley's thigh. ]
Sure I can't convince you to sleep with me instead?
[ So purposely worded. John should be ashamed of himself, but he's not. ]
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Once we have the sword, we'll do a lot of that.
[ He kisses Blake again, this time more insistent. ]
A lot.
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Mm. Now I know you're serious 'cause you're turnin' down sex. Guess that means I'd better get to work.
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[ He smiles against Blake's lips, staying close. ]
But yes, I'm serious about keeping us safe.
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[ And he can't help but go in for one last kiss, something he holds Crowley to with a hand in his hair. ]
Now get outta here. Don't forget to let Kevin sleep.
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[ Oh, does he looks self-satisfied? Because he feels it. ]