Angelo thought about it. Only his concern for his daughter made him consider it and as always there was truth in Pain's words. Everything apart from that truth drove him to his answer. He did not trust Pain, he did not care about him, nor did he doubt his lover or himself when it came to protecting their daughter.

"No Pain." Angelo shook his head, his library creaking angrily in protest of the Forces very presence there. Outside a storm was boiling in the sky, threatening to break.

"There will be no deal between us."