[In truth, he wasn't sure which he was more afraid of. So when she began drilling him, assessing the situation, he could truly feel the weight of it all settling on him.]

No, but whatever you do to me, I can come back from. This destroys a demon, permanently. Nothing left. It obliterates us completely. I've seen it. Used it against a fellow demon to save my own hide-- Hell isn't happy about that. Sentenced me to extinction for it. Nasty business. So you can understand why I'm not fond of just sharing this information.

[Crowley wrang his hands together and took an entirely optional, deep breath.]

I can't afford this getting out.