; ASSASSIN

[txt]   it’d be rude of me not to, wouldn’t it? [txt]   since you set it up for me so nicely ;) [txt]   though now that i’m sensing your impending return, i might consider relocating [txt]   for the record, you’re hardly my favourite anything

she’s too important to me and i can’t lose that

we all know why chey has woken up

“An interesting assumption to make,” he said coolly. He grinned to deflect - not a particularly charming expression. “Think I could make a good politician?” A personal joke. Maybe was dangerous. Yes even more so.  “Maybe, then. The accountant lifestyle pulling you in? Do you think you’d survive quitting?”

Huh. “Not this job.” For many reasons. “Look at me. What would I even do?” If she could see him behind a desk, they were going to have issues. “No, I’m in this till I die. Why? Are you thinking about handing in your notice?”

“ d’you ever think you’ll quit? ” the question comes out of nowhere, spoken out into the silence that had fallen quite comfortably between them. “ like... for real. just pack up, stop working, stop killing. ”

“ even if i said i was impressed, would it make a difference? ”