[ That hesitance is evident and Crowley catches it with ease. However this time there's no childlike curiosity or spark in his eyes, reverting to something a little more mundane. ]

Does it feel like I'm pushing you into a corner like this? [ Lips poised into a smile, his features remain warm as he tips his head to the side. ] Prying is rude, isn't it? My bad. [ That's probably the closes thing to apology someone has gotten from Crowley in a long time. At least a complete stranger. ]

But no offense taken, my life is boring with only really one big bump in the road that's changed it. [ And was that for better or for worse? He'll never know. ] So I'm a little envious!

[ He straightens up, one hand dropping to his side while the other extends out to the man before him. ]

Ah well, thanks for keeping up with me today. I'm Crowley from Simms.