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[The picture is easily ignored. Castiel has no idea why Crowley would even attach it -- he doesn't need to identify himself when he sends a message like this. The phone does that for him.]

From what I heard, you play a part in all this. Is that why youre asking me to stay out of it

Now who told you that?

[ And then a few minutes later, after much internal warring as to what he should and shouldn't say to certain stupid angels, he elaborates. ]

Were you aware that doing the right thing is painfully annoying and difficult? Clearly you have remarkable stamina. ;)

Toms future self

[There isn't much point in hiding that. Castiel's already aware that Tom and Crowley spoke, so they may as well be direct with each other rather than dancing around the subject in that way Crowley so enjoys doing.]

What are you trying to do

Keep people safe. Fix things when it's the time. How much did Tom tell you?

[ Because if he doesn't have to keep secrets from everyone, that might make things easier and while he's not supposed to tell anyone, if Cas already knows... ]

[Castiel still doesn't understand why anyone would entrust Crowley with those things, which makes him suspect that Crowley himself is misrepresenting the situation.

At this point, though, it's clear that he knows something, so an exchange of information would make sense.]

That there is something dark in him that will come forward and that we have to let it run its course

he didnt mention it would be this violent

[ At this point (and maybe all along) Crowley's aware that he's been somewhat manipulated by Tom. ]

Yeah, he's a bit tight with his details, isn't he? I'm not sure if I should be angry or impressed, myself. Following his wishes seems to be the best option I've got. If you want to jump in beak-first, don't let me stop you, but I don't think you'll get much good out of it.

[Tightness with details isn't that rare, though maybe for a human, it might be. Angels and demons, though, always seem to have their motives and reasons for keeping things to themselves.

Seeing how it was a matter of seeing that a certain event played out the way it needed to, Castiel could also understand what Tom's future self had meant. But it does leave him feeling as if his hands are tied.]

I still dont understand why he entrusted you with this

He had something I wanted and he knew I would play ball to get it. I suspect he also knew that I value keeping my word and that I was a safe horse to bet on once we'd agreed to it.

[ Really, after all this time, he doesn't understand why Castiel can't see that he's an honest demon. A good person? No, but an honest one. ]

[Honest is a relative term when it comes to Crowley. He may always keep to his deals, but that doesn't mean that he won't find loopholes or add in hidden clauses.

It seems that Crowley's willing to do his part in this case, though.]

I dont know that i can continue to stay out of it if this continues

Well I certainly won't be the one to stop you. Just don't get in my way when it's over.

[ Crowley had better get credit for this. He never gets credit for any of the good he does, but this had better not turn into the same old thing. ]

[Castiel won't get in Crowley's way so long as Crowley isn't somehow worsening the situation. It would be easy enough for him to do so. Tensions are running high, people are upset for understandable reasons -- this is the sort of situation in which a demon thrives best.]

What would i be getting in the way of

Fixing it. I'll be sure to let you know how that goes.

[ Easily, he hopes, but if he needs backup, he can probably guilt Castiel into helping, at the very least. The deal never said he couldn't use help. ]

[Fixing whatever is wrong with Tom, in other words? That seems like a job better left to an angel, which means that yes, guilting probably would work.]

Do that

[Castiel doesn't trust Crowley to do this cleanly, so he at least wants to be kept up to date on what eventually happens.]

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