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[a-fell.livejournal.com]

*In the doorway, Crowley and a small blonde woman appear. She's holding tightly to his hand, but as soon as she's taken a seat in a booth he bows his head slightly, grinning, and heads to the bar. She watches him, chewing her lip thoughtfully*

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[a-fell.livejournal.com]

*she pinches her lip*

The world appears to have it in for him.

[clumsy_auror]

*she smiles faintly*

Let's hope not.

In the meantime...he's strong. Smart, too.

I think he'll be just fine.

[a-fell.livejournal.com]

With you and Remus and so forth? I have no doubt of it.

[clumsy_auror]

Thanks for the vote of confidence, angel.

We're doing our best.

[a-fell.livejournal.com]

*she rests her head on Tonks' shoulder*

Of course I have confidence in you. I trust you implicitly.

[clumsy_auror]

*Tonks lets out a breath she hadn't known she was holding, and leans her head against the angel's*

Thanks.

I need to be reminded of that, sometimes.

[a-fell.livejournal.com]

Everyone does, every now and again, but you've less cause to need reminding than many.

[clumsy_auror]

*Tonks can feel a flush burn her cheeks*

I don't -- 'm just doing my job.

[a-fell.livejournal.com]

Tosh and poppycock.

[clumsy_auror]

*This startles a laugh out of Tonks*

Well, I am.

[a-fell.livejournal.com]

Far beyond the call of duty.

[clumsy_auror]

*she shrugs, still pink*

There's a lot riding on it. It's as much to save myself and my family as anything else.

[a-fell.livejournal.com]

I realise that.

*she smiles*

Believe me, I realise that. And there are so many people oblivious to the danger they're in. It's hard.

[clumsy_auror]

Yeah.

*Tonks nods, picking at a spot on the table contemplatively*

More people realise, now. But still not enough. Charlie's brother, even --

*she shakes her head*

[a-fell.livejournal.com]

If it helps at all... it makes you appreciate things more than they ever could.

[clumsy_auror]

Yeah.

*she grins, looking around at the company seated at the table*

It does.