[ John knows. He was there for some of the happily doing whatever or whoever. Technicality, that. Time was he considered doing away with this line of work. The thought of Des reminds him that his heart is still very, very broken. What's left of the withered thing, at any rate. ]

Our two would've made a right pair then. [ He says it and it leaves a sour taste. ] One I met killed three girls before I got pulled in. Barely got to the last one in time, but it's sorted now.

[ Wholeheartedly agree. ]

Tried him on the way.