Figured we'd work on your training today.
So, how am I doing?
You're showing flashes of precognition, retrocognition, clairtangence. You're a real bitsa.
Come again?
Uh, a bitsa, you know? You've got a bit of everything in you.
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You know, I don't see a lot of people lining up to lend you a hand. Maybe you should accept his help. People can change, you know.
Bullocks. We are who we are. Eventually.
Earlier today, Gary and I, we touched, and I experienced a psychic transference.
You, uh... touched?
No. No, no, not like that. I mean, we only touched for, like a second. But the connection... it wasn't like I was just in his head, 'cause it was deeper than that. I felt his pain, and his guilt, and his addiction. And after...
His withdrawal symptoms. You got all the lows and none of the highs. Rough deal, I'd say. It's probably best if you two kids keep your hands to yourself, for now, alright? I'm off to see a man about a dog. Or rather, a shaman about a bloody demon.
He just... he just wants to help. He's so racked with guilt that he's going after the demon himself.
Told you that, did he?
Yes, he did. And he meant it, 'cause I felt it.
That's not what's happening, trust me.
Why do you always want to see the worst in people?
I see the truth. Gary's hopelessly addicted to heroin. And let me give you a little tip about addicts: between thought and action comes temptation. Always.
This demon requires a sacrifice. That's what I learned from the shaman. No cage, bottle or vessel can hold it. Only a body. A live, human body.
GLGary Lester
Mine.
We could draw straws.
GGary
It was your plan all along, wasn't it? [pause] That's why it's just you and me here. [pause] You sneaky bastard. My chance... to finally make my life mean something.
It won't be quick. Could be days of sheer agony before you die. And there's no going back. Do you understand?
GGary
There's no better way to go out. A mage, like John Constantine.
I'm proud of you, Gaz. Truly. [kisses his forehead]
You're like a child with your father's spell book.
The only magic my old man ever did was making a pint disappear.
JCJim Corrigan
How do you live with it? The knowledge that all this could be... real? How?
It marks you. For life. But it doesn't change who you are.
Well, you might want to keep the car running, mate.
What are you gonna use? The Interpol bit? Paranormal division?
Nah, I thought I'd just wipe his mind.
Papa Midnite. Hell of a party, mate. Sorry I came empty-handed. It's kind of hard to find a dessert that pairs with pig's blood.
Yeah, well, I'm an exorcist, mate. I've spent half my life kicking demons out. Why would I want to invite one in?
You are a magpie of magic. A thief of tradition. You steal from other people's cultures and beliefs to suit your own purposes.
Oh, yeah? Well, whatever works, eh?
And, uh, what makes me so special?
Nothing that I'm aware of. St. Peter. Ignatius of Antioch. Joan of Arc. Oh, John, they were special. You're more of a... desperation move.
Story of my life, mate.
You know, I've never punched an angel, but you are begging for it, mate.
I could announce my arrival with trumpets. Used to have a tight horn section back in the day.
Mm, I'm sure you did.
I cook a wicked breakfast. Bacon, eggs, sausage, beans, tomatoes. Perfect islands in a sea of grease.
So, now what? We knock on the door?
No, that never works.
Why not?
Oh, hello, we tracked an evil spirit to your house. It might be inside your kid. Do you mind if we take a look?
Yeah, that won't work.
No.
And what of my rotten inner child? If humanity's what can save us, then overcoming the damage and weakness in my nature, it may be the part of this battle that I dread most. I don't have the answers. I only know that a darkness is rising. And unless I can stop it, the world will change forever.
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