[ But here, unlike in Castiel's time, he does not have to carry that burden alone. He has Sam, Jo. Others he can depend on to see it through until the end, and he... Well, he's there to pick up the pieces afterward. He tries not to laugh, finds it failing. ]
I chose it a long time ago. But if you think it will make a difference, all right - why not?
[ It's there for him to take: an offer for an offer. Castiel will put on his best front, step into the shoes of a solider long since instilled in him. What he's made for, and here is he, willing to follow Dean toward some uncertain ending.
But the thought gives him pause, eyes flicking to the other man's face and off to the side. He's not following anymore; they're planning to meet it head-on together. ]
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I chose it a long time ago. But if you think it will make a difference, all right - why not?
[ It's there for him to take: an offer for an offer. Castiel will put on his best front, step into the shoes of a solider long since instilled in him. What he's made for, and here is he, willing to follow Dean toward some uncertain ending.
But the thought gives him pause, eyes flicking to the other man's face and off to the side. He's not following anymore; they're planning to meet it head-on together. ]