[If Dean doesn't mind that Castiel's a bit strange, then he won't let it bother him either. That's a facet of their relationship, the fact that Dean's always managed to put up with the oddities of Castiel's behavior. It's part and parcel of being friends with an angel, of course, but Dean never let himself get so hung up on that fact that it put a barrier between them.
No, it's the arguments and avoidance that tends to do that, although that usually happens because they care too much, rather than too little.
When Castiel realizes Dean's stopped walking, he pauses and turns to face him. They're close to the ocean now, enough that the sea breeze causes both his coat and hair to shift around.
The apology only causes Castiel to tilt his head. Dean can be apologetic about the fact that he's avoided him this past month or so, but beyond that he's got nothing to feel sorry for. He shouldn't feel responsible for the things that Wonderland has done, nor should he feel as if he isn't good enough.]
I realize that the two of you aren't the same, and I also don't expect you to replace him. You're the same, but different. [Castiel isn't asking for anything. That's not what this is about.]
If anyone stole something, it was Wonderland. But Dean, you're just as important to me as you've always been. [He shakes his head.] That much will never change. I wanted to explain my behavior to you. We don't have to speak of it again, if that's what you'd prefer.
[He realizes that it puts Dean in an awkward position. He didn't live through any of those things, he's only heard it second-hand. But at least he'll understand a little better now.]
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No, it's the arguments and avoidance that tends to do that, although that usually happens because they care too much, rather than too little.
When Castiel realizes Dean's stopped walking, he pauses and turns to face him. They're close to the ocean now, enough that the sea breeze causes both his coat and hair to shift around.
The apology only causes Castiel to tilt his head. Dean can be apologetic about the fact that he's avoided him this past month or so, but beyond that he's got nothing to feel sorry for. He shouldn't feel responsible for the things that Wonderland has done, nor should he feel as if he isn't good enough.]
I realize that the two of you aren't the same, and I also don't expect you to replace him. You're the same, but different. [Castiel isn't asking for anything. That's not what this is about.]
If anyone stole something, it was Wonderland. But Dean, you're just as important to me as you've always been. [He shakes his head.] That much will never change. I wanted to explain my behavior to you. We don't have to speak of it again, if that's what you'd prefer.
[He realizes that it puts Dean in an awkward position. He didn't live through any of those things, he's only heard it second-hand. But at least he'll understand a little better now.]