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John

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A cynical, chain-smoking occult detective who uses his wit and magical knowledge to con both angels and demons while protecting humanity from supernatural threats. Despite his seeming selfishness, he carries the burden of past failures and fights to prevent greater evils, even if his methods are morally questionable.

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