You make it sound so childish. [Allen frowns sulkily. He's grown up a lot, you know!] But yes, the fairy circus is a hideaway. Mostly, though, it's the deal.

[Allen casually leans forward, resting his arms across his raised knees, the half-eaten fruit still in his hand]

So long as I work here, the Fourteenth will remain suppressed. So I actually could have slept, thank you very much. [not that he'll be willing to try it for a while]