#and of course castiel is not in the next episode

[tanis-in-a-trenchcoat]

it's amazing that every time the script/actors/whoever makes the slightest queer wink with dean and castiel, the next second the show backpedal so fast It does three backflips

I mean, I'm really tired that after every dialogue like: Castiel is in love with dean humans

or

dean saying: cas I need you

they are separated or immediately overrun by women (yes i'm on season 10 and watching the castiel/hannah roadtrip while dean is a demon, and I just have to laught).

as I have said in some other post of my spn watch: the queerbaiting of this series is unbearable but at a level that is not even comparable to other series of the moment, before or after

not even as in sherlock where AT LEAST sherlock and john are given space to interact, or as in House MD where House and Wilson have episodes and episodes of just them clowning around and being insufferably codependent

the equivalent between supernatural and the other series would be, for example, that after any minimally gay phrase (like the famous blood types dialogue in House) would be that Wilson or John would DISAPPEAR for half of the season with no real narrative explanation

I like this show, okay, but I'm TIRED

[greypistacchio]

season 8 is truly THE destiel season. currently on episode 8.22 ("Clip Show"), which starts with this exchange here after Dean says he's gonna do a grocery run to Sam, and ignores Castiel who's standing right there. this obviously upsets Castiel, and the following exchange happens:

CASTIEL.- Dean, I can go with you. Dean. I'm sorry. DEAN.- For what? CASTIEL.- For everything. DEAN.- Everything? Like, uh... Like ignoring us? Or like bolting off with the angel tablet and losing it because you didn't trust me? You didn't trust me. CASTIEL.- Yes. DEAN.- Yeah, that's not gonna cut it. Not this time. So you can take your little apology and you cram it up your ass. CASTIEL.- Dean, I thought I was doing the right thing. DEAN.- Yeah, you always do. [Angsty eyefucking ensues.]

then in the next scene Dean and Sam are entering a dark room (presumably room 7B), and Sam brings the topic up.

SAM.- Dude, go easy on Cas, okay? He's one of the good guys. DEAN.- Look, if anybody else, I mean anybody, had pulled that kind of crap, I'd stab them in the neck on principle. Why should I give him a free pass? SAM.- Because it's Cas.

Dean said it himself. if this had been done by anybody else, literally anybody, he would've given them hell. with Cas, though? they picked him up from the middle of the road, and they took him to the Men of Letters bunker despite the fact that it's meant to be a secret location where nothing can find them.

if Castiel tried to talk to him, it was either because he thought there was a chance that Dean might listen, or because his desperation to get through to Dean was greater than his anxiety over Dean refusing to listen. either way, he looked truly distraught every time Dean rejected his attempts at talking to him, which I'd say is a clear sign that he cares a fuckton about how Dean thinks of him and acts around him.

this said, it's just really interesting to look at what each of them is feeling. on the one hand, Castiel was really upset that Dean kept rejecting his company and help. not only does he puppy-eye him intensely

he also goes grocery shopping for the bunker, and we see him getting exactly what he knows Dean wants. he grabs Busty Asian Beauties, which is Dean's iconic go-to adult magazine, and he grabs a six-pack, and he needs pie. he needs pie for Dean, who always tells whoever's hitting the shops to grab him some, and he needs it to the point that he physically assaults the cashier about it.

mind you, Castiel has no shit clue about how human grocery shopping works, but he nonetheless tries, and when he chases Metatron down the street we can see him carrying the shopping bag and six-pack. you'd think that toilet paper and Busty Asian Beauties would take the backseat after meeting the Scribe of God!! but Castiel makes sure to bring them along as he runs after the Scribe of God

considering that the 'tism comes with penguin pebbling as a love language, i would say that this shows the extent to which Castiel is worried about showing Dean how truly sorry he is. it matters so much to him that he can earn Dean's forgiveness by giving him all his favourite things—or at least placate Dean's ire—that he doesn't even think about whether bringing the groceries along is appropriate.

meanwhile what Dean is pissed off about the most is the fact that Cas didn't trust him.

if you watch the episode and get to the bit I transcribed, he is upset over two main things. one, that Castiel kept ignoring their prayers, which of course means that both Sam and himself kept trying to reach him. two, that Castiel went on the run because he didn't trust Dean. notice how he says "because you didn't trust me"—not "us"—, and how he repeats "you didn't trust me" with heavy emphasis on me.

later, when Sam tells him to go easy on Castiel, what Dean replies is that anybody else would've gotten a stab to the neck if they'd done what Castiel has. which means that Cas is getting a special treatment to an extent, since his neck is pretty much intact!

yeah, Dean is fuming, but other than giving Castiel the cold shoulder he's allowing him to stay at the bunker with them. and, i repeat, there has been no blade to the neck just yet, which says something considering that Dean has been pretty blade-happy since he got back from Purgatory :)

he acts like he doesn't give a shit about Castiel not being in the bunker when they get back from their interview with a priest, even though his absence is precisely one of the reasons why he's so pissed in the first place. from Sam's expression, it's pretty clear that he's quite puzzled by Dean's attitude, because it's just not like him.

Cas is one of the good guys, after all, and don't they give the good guys second chances? as long as they're on their side? why is Dean acting so angry still towards Castiel, when Cas is among the Top 3 most powerful allies they have?

all in all these two are dealing with an insane amount of emotional suffering that has to do with perceived abandonment. on the one hand Castiel feels devastated that Dean isn't talking to him nor taking his apology

on the other we've got Dean, who cannot look Cas in the face after Castiel turned his back on them, ignored his prayers, and didn't trust Dean enough to tell him where he was going and what he was doing with the angel tablet. this isn't Dean's first rodeo with Cas vanishing into thin air, nor is it the first time that Castiel plays a crucial role in the world's fate and doesn't care to explain it to Dean.

it isn't even the first time that Dean has prayed to Cas without getting any response (Season 6 anyone), but it is the first time that Castiel has done so after Dean let his guard down fully and admitted to needing Castiel after Cas beat him to a bloody pulp.

and it is the first time we've seen Dean on the verge of tears as he prays to Castiel, which by the way is something that he does when he's alone in his bedroom.

truly insane character dynamics. truly masterful character development. truly scrumptious ship.

[marvelfanfn2187a113]

Caretaker

Castiel & Winchester!reader (platonic)

Requested by Anonymous

Synopsis: You get to meet everyone’s favorite Angel, and the two of you become besties.

Warnings: kinda strays from canon in places, I don’t have the episodes memorized guys.

“You take care of her, ok?”

Up to this point, Castiel hadn’t taken much notice of the youngest Winchester; she wasn’t one of the vessels, so she was in no danger, and of little importance.

But at Dean’s words, Cas finally seemed to see you. You were just a kid, growing up around so much danger. And now Dean was placing you in his care.

“I will,” he promised both Dean and himself.

You didn’t say a word as Dean and Sam left. You understood why they had to go, and you had to stay; they were trying to hide from Michael and Lucifer long enough to formulate a plan, but if they were found, you would be a liability. You knew Castiel was the most capable being to protect you, but seeing as you didn’t know Cas very well, you weren’t exactly comfortable with this arrangement.

You didn’t know when you would see your big brothers again; aside from hell and Stanford, rarely had a day gone by where you weren’t with Sam and Dean.

“So what now?” You asked finally, and Castiel seemed to snap out of his daze.

“Now I take you somewhere safe.”

…

The day passed uneventfully, which Cas took as a good sign. What wasn’t a good sign was the fact that Cas couldn’t think of a single thing to say to you, and he could tell the silence was making you antsy. Well, that and the fact that your brothers were on the run from two archangels.

He found a motel in the middle of nowhere to stop at, and he waited rather impatiently while you got some sleep. The further he could get you from Sam and Dean, the safer you would be, but Dean had decided non-angelic modes of travel were safer, as archangels weren’t that familiar with backroads and crappy motels.

Cas woke you up early, surprised when you seemed exhausted—wasn’t four hours enough? That’s what Dean claimed he got. You followed Cas regardless, although your eyes were drooping before he even started the car.

For the next several hours, Cas couldn’t shake the nagging feeling that he was forgetting something. He kept doing a mental checklist—he had you, you’d slept, you’d showered, you had your phone, you had extra clothes—but it did nothing to rid him of the feeling. The last thing he wanted was to mess this up, the boys had been so reluctant to part from you. What was he doing wrong?

“Castiel?”

Cas turned his head to look at you when you spoke. He had barely heard you, as you spoke slightly above a whisper, your voice timid and hesitant. Were you scared of him?

“What is it?” He asked.

“I—um…I-I know we’re in a hurry, but, um…could we get some food?”

Oh no.

“I knew I forgot something,” Cas hissed under his breath, sighing in annoyance. You, who hadn’t been able to make out his words and only saw the annoyance, instantly backed off.

“I-I mean if there isn’t time I-“

“No, no,” Cas insisted. “Of course we have time, you need to eat. I’m sorry, I forgot.” A thought crossed Cas’s mind. “Did you eat yesterday?”

“Um…no,” you replied, still timid.

“Why didn’t you say anything?”

“I-I didn’t want…um, I know that you’re-you’re trying to help me get away so-so I, um…”

You seemed unable to form full sentences, and Cas once again wondered what he was doing wrong to make you so nervous.

“If you need anything, I want you to ask,” Cas interrupted.

You just nodded and went back to looking out the window. Once Cas got you fed and back on the road, he made himself a promise. He had to do better, even though it was awkward and he had no clue how to talk to you. Clearly the silence of the last two days had made you nervous, so intimidated by the angel protecting you that you didn’t even want to communicate basic needs.

“I’m sure we’ll have you back to your brothers in no time,” Cas began.

You smiled weakly at him. “Yeah. And you can get back to your angel stuff.” You ducked your head suddenly. “I’m-I’m sorry you got stuck babysitting. I know you’d rather be finding a way to defeat Lucifer and Michael with Sam and Dean.”

Cas was silent for a few seconds.

“Well, it’s true I would like to help them. But keeping you safe is more important.”

You scoffed, “Me? Why?”

Cas was surprised. “We all care about you. We don’t want you caught in the crossfire.”

“And why would an Angel care what happens to me?”

“Because you’re my friend.”

That brought you up short.

“I…I am?”

“Of course.”

“I-I thought…” again you were unable to look at Cas. “I-I just kinda thought that you agreed to this to placate Sam and Dean…be-because you need them on your side.”

Cas wasn’t sure whether to feel bad for you or be offended. “You thought that?” He could tell that his hurt was bleeding into his tone. You noticed it too.

“I-I mean you’re an angel,” you quickly explained. “You have way more important things to worry about than me.”

“So…so you thought that I didn’t care about you…and you didn’t blame me for it?”

You just shrugged.

Cas didn’t know what to say. He most certainly couldn’t just fix your self image issues, he wasn’t equipped for that, but he could at least assure you of one thing.

“Well it’s not true. I do care about you, and that’s why I’m here. I want you to be safe.”

You didn’t respond, but Cas could see the smile you were trying to hide.

…

Something clicked after that. Cas didn’t know what it was, or how it happened, but suddenly the awkward silence between the two of you disappeared, replaced by non-stop conversation.

He told you all about heaven and some angels that had been his friends, you told him all about your human experience, and explained to him some general human things that he still hadn’t managed to grasp.

“So…tweeting is no longer just about birds?”

“Nope, now it’s an internet thing. I don’t think we should get you into that, though.”

“That’s probably wise,” Castiel agreed.

…

All too soon, things changed again. After a couple of weeks on the run, you again became withdrawn and quiet. A whole day went by without a single word spoken before Cas finally decided to address the issue.

“You’ve been quiet.”

“Yeah.”

When it became clear that this was the only answer Cas would get, he persisted.

“What’s the matter?”

“I’m worried,” you sighed. “And I…I miss Sam and Dean.” Cas heard the strain in your voice when you mentioned your brothers.

“They’re fine, they called just last night. I’m sure you’ll see them again soon.”

“It’s been weeks, Cas, and we’re no closer to an answer. It’s starting to seem like…like we’re just gonna run until we burn out.”

“You can’t think like that,” Cas said.

“Why not, if it’s true?”

“It’s not,” Cas insisted. “We have to have faith.”

“In what?”

“In Sam and Dean. We—you have to trust that they’ll to anything—anything—to get back to you. They’ll find a way, and you’ll see them again soon.” Cas promised as he pulled the car into yet another motel. He stepped out, and you with him. You were quiet for a minute before—

“Hey…hey Cas?”

“Yeah?”

You hesitated, staring at the angel for a moment before making a decision. You lunged forwards, wrapping your arms around your new best friend.

“Thanks.”

Castiel smiled as he brought his arms around you, holding you as though he could hug away all your worries and loneliness.

“Of course, little one.”

[ghosty-fics]

Dean Winchester- Injured Big Brother

M4A/Gender Neutral-Masc Leaning/Toddler Reader/ Kid Dean

Dean is a flip; regressing in this fic

-Names used: Baby, Little guy-

Word Count: 889

(@littl3babybug ‘s Dean headcanons have had a chokehold on me the past couple of days. I might write more about flip Dean with sibby reader. Maybe a one with CG Castiel!)

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The last hunt was an absolute mess. Not only was there an unexpected demon connection to an already difficult monster, but you and Dean had gotten hurt fairly badly in the process of finding and killing the nasty thing. You had minimal scratches and cuts along your arms, but Dean’s leg was fairly hurt. Since you both were stressed over it all, it wasn’t a surprise that you both were regressed the next morning. 

It all started when you woke up and heard Dean whisper muttering little curses under his breath in the bathroom as he cleans his wound. You crawl out of bed grabbing your stuffie as well as Dean’s Scooby. You watch him struggle to wrap his leg again, mumbling tiredly. You walk over to help. Your walking a bit wobbly at best as you plop on the edge of the tub, surprising Dean who mumbles a ‘Good Morning’. You huff wordlessly, pushing Scooby into his arms before trying your hand at wrapping up Dean’s injured leg. 

“Hey! I had it. Babies shouldn’t be-” Dean said, his childish voice revealing his regressed mindset. 

You shake your head, babbling a bit as you struggle as well but eventually get it on good enough. You stood, toddling a bit to Dean’s side to help up with one arm, the other holding tight to your stuffie. Dean reluctantly used you as a prop, holding Scooby in his other arm. You both make your way to the living room. Dean plops onto the couch, groaning. 

“Ouch..” He whimpers, tears welling up in his eyes due to the pain. 

You whimper as well, hating to see Dean in such pain. You try your best to get him as comfortable as possible, limited on what you can provide due to your own mind space, setting your stuffie next to him to keep him company. You wobble to the kitchen to get breakfast. Thinking the safest thing was cereal, you do that. You pour the colorful circles into two bowls and try your best to not spill the milk as you pour. Of course you spill a bit but you can clean it later, your big brother needs his loops. 

You carefully walk with both bowls, spoons stuck into the cereal already. As you inched forward, Dean watched you with wide eyes, praying you didn’t spill any. Dean cheers and praises as you reach the couch, handing him one bowl and setting yours on the coffee table. 

“Awesome, little guy!” Dean praises, starting to eat his food, using his arm to help you up onto the couch. He grabs the remote, always having control of the tv when you both are regressed. He’s the older brother, of course he gets to pick. Babies can’t pick good TV, he says. 

Dean switches on the TV switching to the cartoon network which has an episode of Tom and Jerry on at that time. You grab your cereal and silently eat, listen to Dean ramble on and on about the show, explaining that babies shouldn’t do what was in the show then rambling about why Tom was his favorite which got you to babble/argue that Jerry was better. 

For hours, you two go on like this. Cartoon after cartoon on the channel. Dean talking for the both of you most of the time, especially if it was one of his favorite shows, explaining everything to you even if you fully understood. You just listened and nodded to him, amazed by all his knowledge. 

“Bubba know a lot..” You mumble as the credits play for an episode of Power Puff Girls. 

“Well yeaaah. I’m bigger than you, baby.” Dean says proudly. 

“I not a baby.” You pout.

“Yeah you are. You are a baby. I a big kid.”

“Noooo! I big too!” You huff.

Dean just laughs, “No you are smaller than me. See.” Dean sits up straight, smiling. 

You just huff, knowing he’s right. He is definitely bigger than you, both physically and mentally. You yelp, holding your stomach as it growls.It was getting dark and the two of you neglected to grab lunch. 

“Oh you hungry, little guy?” Dean watches, humming. “I have idea. Get me Sammy’s phone.” 

You nod and hop off the couch going to grab one of Sam’s many phones, waddling back and handing it to him, curious on what he’ll do. Dean taps on the phone and goes silent for a few moments before excitedly looking to you. 

“Food be here in a second. Think you can wait that long, baby?” Dean teases.

You huff, nodding as you sit back next to him. Soon, the food arrives and the two of you feast on chicken tenders and fries and burgers and pie, of course. With all that food, you start to feel sleepy. Dean’s childish rambling and talking about the Scooby Doo villain on screen acting as a noise machine to your indepening slumber. It’s a good hour or so until Dean even realizes you fell asleep. 

He shifts, whimpering a bit at his leg, but he couldn’t let you be uncomfortable. What kind of big brother would do that? He pulls you up, making sure you have your stuffie in your arms, setting Scooby on your head, giggling to himself slightly as he continues to watch his shows, quietly for once. 

[watching-spn]

spn s6 bingo card update!

okay so i made this bingo card before starting s6 and now i wanna take a moment to talk about it after finishing the season. for some of them i'm not totally sure whether i can cross them out or not, but yeah, let's try:

"dean wanting to bring sam back from hell" -> yeah, dean admits to have tried to bring sam back in that one year between 5x22 and 6x01, because he didn't know sam was already back. and after he finds out that sam's soul is still in the cage, he does everything in his power to get it back

"michael isn't dead and he's very pissed off" -> yeah idk, i guess this one's also true because he's just in the cage, so not dead (as i understand it, angels are only dead when they're actually gone? like, neither in heaven nor hell or whatever else, so i'd say he's still alive, just not free). and i think you could say he's pissed off, considering the damage he did to sam's soul in there

"dean and cas hug" -> well, no. we were robbed.

"chuck is either god or in danger" -> yeah lmao no chuck in the entire season, guess he's just useless now that the whole prophet-thing is kinda outdated with the free will/no apocalypse thing, so maybe he just vanished because his purpose is gone? idk, kinda wanted to know why the fuck he just disappeared into thin air but okay thanks (i mean there are still more seasons, so maybe he'll come back. not counting on it though)

"bobby being absolutely done with the boys but helping anyway" -> lmao always, we even got a whole episode of this

"time travel" -> yup! the whole titanic thing of course, but i'd say the most prominent time travel ep was the one where they visited samuel colt

"dean gets slammed against a wall" -> i mean, he's been beaten up and probably been smashed against walls often enough, but i only count the ones that have at least a bit of homoerotic tension, so sadly none in this season as far as i recall

"bloody cas" -> oh yes. 6x19 where the jefferson starship attacks cas and dean just cuts its head off from behind and splashes cas with blood. yeah

"dean dies again" -> yeah (6x11 when he wants to talk to death). when doesn't he?? i think that's the only thing one can be sure of when watching this show

"sam at the very end of 5x22 was actually lucifer" -> ok no

"dean praying to cas" -> yeah like all the time. but somehow i want it to be more intimite (?), yk as in him being alone and sincere about it and not just "hey castiel... could you come down for a sec?", i want him on his KNEES

"sam fucking a monster" -> surprisingly not. cas does kiss a demon though

"really powerful cas" -> oh i cooked with this one. wasn't thinking about god level power but damn yeah

"dean crying" -> i think so? i think he cried when lisa almost died. i could be wrong though

"adam is dead" -> since he's not alive, i guess he's dead, yeah. not saying he can't also come back, but yeah, dead at the moment

"god dies" -> still don't even know who/where he is, soooo no

"sam having trauma" -> not at first, but the second the wall to his memory of hell breaks down this boy is nothing but a big ball of trauma

"dean and lisa break up" -> yeah, i was pretty sure he would lose her and ben somehow :(

"archangels being assholes (raphael??)" -> ha i called it! i figured since michael and lucifer are in the cage the next one who was gonna fuck up their lives would be him

"hell flashbacks" (not flackbacks lmao, sorry for the typo) -> mostly just sam on fire but yeah

"cinematic showing of cas' wings" -> yesss 6x15!!! love it

"lisa dies" -> almost, but fortunately we have cas and his healing powers!!

"crowley kissing more guys" -> i'm certain he did, but we didn't get to see it :(

"more intense destiel eye sex" -> in my opinion jensen and misha can't do a scene together without their characters doing that. so yeah. it was there

so in conclusion: bingo!(?)

this was actually fun so maybe i'll do this again for another season!

[vyladerz]

So season 7 is a season that exists for sure.

Okay look, I believe on my first watch I was a bit too harsh on some aspects of season 7. On my last re-watch, I have gained a much better understanding of some (SOME, not all) of the character/plotlines decisions that were made. Now, this isn't the worst season ever made, there is still plenty to enjoy but it's a far cry from anything like seasons 1-5 and I fear that is becoming a theme for these latter seasons. I am getting a bit drained here but I refuse to be totally pessimistic about the next seasons. I won't be broken yet trust.

I've been holding my tongue for too long and I might just start rambling nonsense about the poor characterization/continuity this season. Though I'll try my best to make it comprehensible.

Starting 'The Girl Next Door' for the first time, I was so eager to dig my teeth into this episode because of the young Sam flashback scenes (I've mentioned being a sucker for flashback scenes before). I was fascinated with learning more about Sam's past with Amy, being that she's a monster and the whole philosophy that comes with it. Will she be redeemed of her sins? Where's the line for monsters? However, all my hopes and expectations for this episode were ripped away from me when I saw how the very last scene played out. (If you know the scene I'm talking about you deserve compensation in every form). After Sam comes clean about Amy to Dean and is reasonably able to trust her, Dean goes behind Sam's back and kills Amy IN FRONT OF HER KID!!! Not trusting Sam's judgement and killing Amy is fine, that's really not the issue I have here. Just cause I don't agree with these course of actions doesn't mean it's out of the realm of possibility for Dean. But it comes out of nowhere and it seems like sort of a regression for Dean's character. There's so many questions being raised in my mind and the show fails to give any logical answers to why Dean would behave this way so suddenly. Also what really cements this as such a wild scene to me is him murdering her in front of her child and what he says this him. "Have you ever killed anyone? Well if you do, I'll come back for you." NO! My king would never do this!! At least not in this context, not this far into the series, and not to Sam. Did all this progress with his brother mean nothing? This is something I'd expect from a hallucination or leviathan version of Dean that I've seen so far. Yes, I'm able to try to jump through hoops to rationalize his actions here but I still can't shake the feeling that this was completely out of character. This isn't the only moment that screams mischaracterization. It's throughout the whole season and it happens to Sam too. Sam and Dean's motives go back in forth from caring to not at all. The brothers are facing such terrifying grief and agony this season and it's a crime that there a very little scenes of them actually being there for each other emotionally. I get it, their whole thing is to keep things from each other to protect one another. How heartwarming! But they are literally standing right next to each other and it feels like they're a million miles apart. That wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing, no, far from it. There have been moments that benefit from this that create great brotherly drama in the past. However, it's not utilized whatsoever here, it's just ignored really. When it comes to the conversation regarding Sam's weak mental state, losing Castiel, and mourning Bobby...well there's no conversation really. There's just this total disconnect here that goes as far as interfering with their hunting abilities. Yes they should have their fair loses and they are allowed to drag their feet on missions sometimes. Just not for almost the entire season. It felt like they were going through the motions for the most part. I need them to be emotionally invested within the story so I the viewer can be emotionally invested. Ugh, I miss how passionate they were about saving other people's lives and engaging with one another in a meaningful way.

On a positive note, I did enjoy the leviathans on my second watch and I didn't see that happening for me. On my first watch I think I just hated their association with this season in general. The black goo that represented the leviathans during the opening title screen kept reminding me that I was still stuck watching season 7. Which is such a shame cause I really missed out by being distracted by the other issues that plagued this season. The leviathan's attitude towards humans is actually really fascinating. They are able to see how unique humans are and appreciate them for their one of a kind abilities while also viewing them as lesser. Also George the unfortunate leviathan intern that was ready to eat his boss was a fun addition to diversifying the league of leviathans. Dick Roman was actually a pretty fun villain and I was afraid I wouldn't be able to take him seriously but Bobby's death proved to me that this guy should be taken seriously as a threat. Oh yeah Bobby oh Bobby. I thought bringing him back as a ghost was a poor choice at first because I believe when characters like Bobby, who have made such a significant impact in a series, should (respectfully) stay dead. Then you don't have to worry about diminishing their death or cheapening their emotional moments. Except I love Bobby so much that I will be willing to throw all of that away. In a show like Supernatural it's been proven that no one truly stays gone (unless you're Jessica) even as figments or ghosts. Of course now his ghost form is gone but I wouldn't be surprised if he shows up as a hallucination or in a dream sequence later on in the show.

I have to end this review here but overall there's so many plot points that happen this season that I didn't get to mention here. Most of them either end way too early, go nowhere, or are straight up unnecessary. I'll watch an episode and see an exciting opportunity for character exploration and I'll instead be met with credits. Sadly I was very pleased to end this season. Hopefully after sometime this season will just be a funny silly memory that I can laugh about cause the show magically turns around and proves me wrong!!!

[sarah-from-duskwood]

my other prediction for next episode (slightly more optimistic)

‼️ (spoilers?)below

here is my other prediction

in the first half of episode we’ll have work on Castiels event, maybe premiere of music video he’s working on now (that would explain recording set we see on episode sneak peak)

and I’m sorry but this will be veeery boring and AP consuming fun only for those who likes cas another episode “bring back old mcl characters because this game has no plot”

and there will be Jason, of course working with us

why? well… I don’t think we’ll get logical explanation, probably beemoov itself doesn’t know why, we just need Jason for final scene

final scene which is… not kiss

we’ll be participating in event we created - illustration, special scene, some sweet moments, hugs, hand touch - something we already get in previous episodes but ✨different angle✨

no plot, no action, just work then reward

maybe a little drama in the form of an argument between Devenementiel and Jason where playing Jason’s route we will have Ysa thoughts “I like hiiiim but it’s complicateeed”, not too much, nothing specific, just usual “we are better” “no, WE are better” cockfight

I hope I’m wrong but I don’t expect nothing from this game at this point sorry for being grumpy

[rewatching-sam-and-dean]

In Defence of Sam Winchester

(Or alternately titled)

Two Times Sam Actually Made Pretty Big Mistakes and Several Times When He Did Not (But was Blamed Anyway)

I have two sort of random thoughts on this scene, followed by a long-ass rant about Sam’s Alleged Screw-ups under the cut. This is me, so of course it got long.

1. “Sam, I want Gadreal to pay as much as you do, but nothing is worth losing you.”

Truth. Here we have one of the few times I can unreservedly agree with Castiel.

2. “Being human didn’t just change my view of food, it changed my view of you.”

I don’t ship on this show, both brothers are implied to be straight, and I don’t want to see either of them in a long term relationships while the other is around because it would just suck to be Sam or Dean’s significant other, as you’d always be a distant second to their brother.

But … if Castiel had to fall for one of the brothers (we are not discussing whatever that was in Despair), it should have been Sam. First, Sam treated him with a ton more courtesy, respect and forgiveness than Dean (and more than he ever deserved), and the arc could have been really compelling. Seeing an angel going from seeing Sam as an abomination, to protecting him for Dean’s sake, to protecting him for his Sam’s own sake, to learning to empathize and relate to Sam after being human himself, to loving him for overcoming his own flaws and guilt could have been pretty epic. Again, I’m fine with it not actually happening because Supernatural is not about romance for me, but they could have done something similar and made Sam and Cas' friendship more rich if they’d given them more screen time. There are moments where Sam and Cas are quite sweet with each other, just fond; meanwhile, Dean is cursing Cas out every other episode, and Cas is backstabbing Dean (and Sam) while they call each other friend. And Jared and Misha have good chemistry, so if Cas had to stick around longer than his character warranted, they should have had the characters who can relate to each other actually have opportunities to, well, relate more. And I don’t buy that line that Jared and Misha couldn’t get through a scene together because the gags and bloopers have to be exaggerated or no one could have gotten through scenes on set, and none of them would have gotten jobs after the show ended.

Anyway, on to what truly sparked this post..

3. “The only person who has screwed things up more consistently than you, is me.”

So, this is the part of the scene where my Sam and Cas interaction fondness evaporates. The basic statement is correct, Castiel has in fact “screwed things up” more than Sam, but the implication is that Sam is this constant screw-up, and with this I take issue. Much issue.

This scene is located in Season 9, a season where Sam has in fact not screwed up, but has rather been screwed over. Dean has screwed up here, you know, the other Winchester brother who makes mistakes but doesn’t get the “consistent” blame for it that Sam does by the show (or characters. Or many fans). This is not in anyway anti Dean, but both brothers screw up a lot and the Sam scapegoating is out of control.

On that note, when has Sam consistently screwed up (in a big way, not smaller things), with him solely responsible for doing the “screwing,” and when is it a result of actions outside of his control?

Season 1: Sam going to college was treated like he committed murder, when it was actually normal and justifiable thing to do, so I’m not counting that. Next, Sam discovered he’s been fed demon blood as a baby, so he’s monster adjacent. This is not something he did wrong, but was done to him. He also failed to kill Azazrl, but he did so because he couldn’t kill his own dad who was possessed at the time (especially with Dean begging him not to). No major failures or screw-ups here.

Season 2: Sam is possessed by a demon, who kills and attacks people while wearing his body. Sam didn’t chose this, but it is another thing that was done to him. Later, be gets killed (if you can call that screwing something up) because he showed compassion to another “Soecisl Child.” His reward for his goodness was being stabbed in the back. He didn’t screw anything up on a grad scale this season, but was too good.

Season 3: Sam fails to save Dean from his Demon Deal. Again, Sam didn’t make this deal, so Dean dying was his own fault (as sad and awful as it is). Sam could have saved Dean (we know this from Season. 4’s arc), but Dean would not let him work with Ruby to do so. Again, Dean died because of Dean, not Sam. Though, I will never forgive the show for not letting Sam save him here, it still isn’t a Sam scew-up.

Season 4: Ah, here is the major time that Sam did in fact screw up. Drinking the demon blood and trusting Ruby were no bueno (though she did do the work to make herself look trustworthy and Sam was mad with grief, he still fuckrd up). Then, his “greatest” mistake: he killed Lilith, freeing Lucifer from the cage and starting the apocalypse. This was a major screw up too, but he also didn’t know what was going to happen, and if he didn’t do it, Dean was planning to do the same, so I don’t think he deserved actual blame for killing a demon (without knowing the consequences), when everyone from angels to demons was suggesting she needed to die. My tally: 1.5 Sam screw-ups.

Season 5: All Sam does this whole Season is be honest, atone, redeem himself, and Save the world (with Dean’s help). Sam is perfect in Season 5. Fight me.

Season 6: Sam does a lot of bad shit: kills a lot of people, tries to dad-icide Bobby, brings the Campbells on screen by hunting with them (snd they suck), and hurts Dean pretty repeatedly. Except Sam, the real Sam, didn’t do any of these things by choice. “He lost his soul” which Dean even blmaes him for in Season 8, but that’s giving Sam too much agency in this problem. He didn’t “lose” his soul like he “lost his shoe.” No. His soul was left behind, deliberately or not, by Castiel (lead screw-up himself) to be tortured by Lucifer in the cage. Sam’s actions in Season 6 were not “just another Sam screw-up” because he didn’t actually do anything wrong because the Real Sam wasn’t even steering the ship. So, smy Soulless Sam mistakes in Season 6 are Castiel’s Fault.

Season 7: Sam goes insane. Even though some of the characters seems to blame Sam for this (or at least resent him for it), as though MHI are something for which we should blame the affected person, Sam is not to blame here. Having a bout of insanity after being tortured in hell for 150+ years is not a screw-up. It’s not an oopsie. It’s both reasonable and not Sam’s fault. It is in fact Castiel’s fault (again) for breaking Sam’ hell wall. So, much like last season, in Season 7, Sam even more so did nothing wrong. I really will fight you on that one.

Season 8: And here’s the crux of what Castiel was probably actually more directly referring to. Sam didn’t save Dean from Purgatory. He committed the cardinal sin of codependent brother husbands (I don’t ship, but I do call them this to amuse myself). He didn’t save Dean from Purgatory: he didn’t sell his soul; lose himself in grief, pursuit of revenge, or self-destruction (like in Mysety Spot or Season 4); or try to kill himself to make a deal to get this brother back. What a monster! Never mind that he didn’t know that Dean was in Purgatory at all, or that he thought he was doing what Dean would have wanted in case of his death, and try to live (like he told Dean to do when he sacrifices himself in Sean Sing).

If we need to count this as one of Sam’s big screw-ups (as opposed to weak and/or out of character writing), we are now at two major mistakes (or 2.5). Sam had “consistently” actively screwed things up on a large-Castiel-like scale twice in 9 seasons. The other screw-ups were because he was too good of a person or because someone else has done something to him that has lead to terrible consequences.

Actually, I guess we have to count Sam not closing the gates of hell, as if that would have worked out in our favour on this never ending tragedy of a show even if he’d done it. Still, I guess he didn’t “succeed” in dying on an errand thst probably would have backfired on the world anyway. But, in this case he actually would have succeeded (and did in the first 3 trials) if Dean hadn’t stopped him. Dean begged him not to complete the last trial so he wouldn't kill himsrlf, so if this is one of Sam’s screw-ups, it’s Dean’s too. And I’m not even inclined to count it as one because, as I said, it probably wouldn’t have had the resulted in anything good if the gates were closed. But, if I must add it, Sam’s tally is 3.5 large mistakes in 9 + years.

Castiel, you’re kind of an asshole.

(Before anyone comes at me, if you bother to read this far, I know Sam (and Dean, and everyone) makes lots of smaller mistakes, but for the purposes of my rebuttal to Castiel’s point, I’m only focused on big world-ending, or in other ways personally devastating, mistakes.)

[justferhere]

The Notebook | Lysander × Fem!Reader

My Candy Love HSL • Lysander’s birthday

Lys has finished his notebook, and reader has the best surprise for him. Inspired in the end of The Diary of Bridget Jones.

Word Count: 774

Warnings: non, just fluff, creative/crafts lover reader, Lysander and reader have an established relationship, smoking

I wrote this in a insomnia episode and English is not my first language so sorry for mistakes. Hope you enjoy!

“C’mon, Rosaa…” I approached her with my best pleading smile. “I really, really need your help.”

Lys’ birthday was right around the corner, and I had exactly one week to prepare a gift. But what could I possibly give to my Victorian dream of a boyfriend, who outright refused anything expensive and didn’t even want me thinking about getting him a present? It had to be special, something meaningful, something him. I kept thinking and thinking and nothing was as perfect as I wanted.

“Candy, I promise you,” Rosa said, her tone as reassuring as ever, “anything you give him, he’ll love it. He’s not even the kind of guy who cares about gifts. Don’t overthink it. Take him to dinner or something like that.”

...

“A gift for Lys, huh…” Castiel leaned lazily against the wall, cigarette in hand, exhaling smoke as he pondered. “You’ve got yourself a tricky one. He’s not exactly... giftable.”

I groaned and sat on the cold floor, utterly defeated. It’s just a gift, Candy. How hard can it be?

Castiel glanced down at me and chuckled before ending his cigarette. “Look, I’ll give you an advice, artist to artist.” His expression softened as he knelt closer. “Make something yourself. Lys would appreciate something you poured your time and effort into, more than anything money can buy. Something unique from yourself. Something that says, ‘you.’”

...

Castiel really helped you out but there was still a little problem.

What could I make?

"Are you okay, my love?" Big hands hold my waist, his familiar voice broke through my thought. "Yeah, just thinking. How are you? Want to get lunch together?" His lips kissed my head.

God he was handsome, he had me like the sea dreaming about touching the stars.

"Of course I do,” he replied with a soft laugh. “But first, I need my amazing girlfriend’s talent for finding my notebook. I wanted to show a new song to Castiel before leaving."

That's it.

“Well, your highly skilled seeker is on the case!” I teased, standing on my tiptoes to plant a quick kiss on his lips.

The own Lysander himself have gave me the best idea ever and I couldn't be more excited about it.

...

I dropped all the bags with all the materials I needed on my bed.

Lys' notebook was like his entire life. Of the most important things of his life, containing almost every intimate thought from his heart.

His notebook was almost over, a bit damaged from the time used. It's cover worn and its pages threatening to fall apart. He would need a new one soon and the gift couldn't come better.

I got to work.

Took paper, leather, gold sheets, glue, string and all my crafting tools to get to work. For the next days I spended my free time stitching pages, lining cardboard with the deep blue leather and designing the cover.

Gold metal ornaments on the corners and his initials engraved with my most delicate handwriting. I even added a ribbon bookmark with a tiny rabbit charm at the end. It was exactly as how I saw him. Elegance and beauty, secrets and mystery but also sweet and pure.

I wrapped it up, and packed it in my backpack.

...

The day finally came and my nerves couldn't be worse. And after 10 times I tried to take courage and give it to him, I decided to leave it in his locker and wait hidden to see his reaction. I held my breath as I watched him approach.

I was nearly dying.

He opened his locker and left his book a side when he realized the funny rabbit wrapping paper. A soft smile curved his lips, and he chuckled under his breath before carefully peeling it open.

Yeah, I was definitely going to die.

I wanted to go and take the notebook off his hands. Maybe I didn't stitched the pages correctly, or maybe I should have chosen the green leather...

Or maybe it was... perfect.

He was mesmerized. He held the notebook in his hands, his fingers tracing over the gold details and engraved initials. He examined every inch, his expression shifting from curiosity to awe. When he opened it, he found the dedication I had written on the first page:

"I give you my heart for you to keep your secrets safe in it."

He froze for a moment, rereading the words, before pressing the notebook to his chest as if it were the most precious thing in the world.

Definitely the best gift he ever received, and the purest expression of love I could have ever given.

[marchyfrommars]

Supernatural (2005-2020)

The Winchester Brothers’ Never-Ending Road Trip

So, you’ve heard about Supernatural, huh? The show that ran for 15 years, outlived several CW presidents and survived cast exhaustion. Strap in, because here’s the rundown of this legendary rollercoaster of a series.

Plot? Who Needs Plot When You’ve Got… More Plot. The premise is simple: Two ridiculously attractive brothers, Sam (Hair Goals) Winchester and Dean (I Eat Pie Like It’s My Job) Winchester, drive around in a sweet 1967 Chevy Impala hunting ghosts, demons, and things that go bump in the night. Sounds straightforward, right? Oh, you sweet summer child. By Season 15, they’re fighting God. Yes, the capital-G guy upstairs. And it totally makes sense… somehow.

The Bromance: Sam and Dean’s relationship is the emotional core of the show. One minute, they’re yelling, “You lied to me!” The next, they’re hugging and dramatically saying, “We’re all we’ve got.” Family therapy, who?

Monsters Galore: If it exists in folklore, Supernatural has hunted it. Vampires? Yep. Werewolves? Sure. Killer clowns? Obviously. That creepy thing you thought lived under your bed as a kid? Oh, that was definitely a Supernatural episode.

Humor That Slaps: The show knows it’s ridiculous and leans into it. Highlights include: Dean thinking he’s a literal dog for an episode. ("Look at my face. Do I look like I’m joking?"). A black-and-white monster movie tribute complete with campy Dracula. Sam getting possessed by a demon and going on a coffee bender (no one has ever looked happier about caffeine).

Guest Stars from Heaven (and Hell): Castiel, the socially awkward angel who doesn’t understand personal space, steals every scene he’s in(and we LOVE him). Crowley, the snarky demon king, delivers sass like he’s on a Bravo reality show. And let’s not forget Bobby Singer, the grumpy surrogate dad who made “Idjits” an iconic insult.

Fake Deaths Galore: If you got a dollar every time a Winchester died and came back, you’d have enough cash to buy your own haunted mansion. Death is basically their vacation spot.

The Apocalypse, Again?: By the time the third apocalypse rolls around, you’re like, “Can someone else save the world for once? The Avengers, maybe?”

Overtime Issues: Around Season 11, you might feel like the writers are spinning a roulette wheel labeled “Heaven,” “Hell,” and “Another Monster with Daddy Issues.” But you stick around, because you’re too invested in the Impala’s gas mileage at this point.

The Legacy, fifteen years later, Supernatural left us with:

- A lifetime’s worth of classic rock songs stuck in our heads.

- Enough fan theories to fill an actual Bible.

- Destiel.

- A devoted fandom ready to argue whether Dean deserved that ending (spoiler: no pie in heaven?! Blasphemy!).

It’s not perfect—plot holes so big you could drive Baby through them—but it’s heartfelt, funny, and ridiculously addictive. Watching Supernatural is like hanging out with chaotic friends who always have a crazy story: you roll your eyes at their antics but wouldn’t miss it for the world.

And since it is my favourite series, of course I would recommend. But remember, when someone says, “It’s just one more episode,” they’re lying. You’ll be watching until you’re humming "Carry On Wayward Son" in your sleep.

The fullest Full Moon you’ll ever see 5/5 🌕

[rosemariad]

were you dissatisfied with spn's ending?

ever think Sam & Dean's story should've ended differently?

Part 2 & 3 of my canon-divergent multi fiction series:

Remember SPN's take on the 7 deadly sins? Well, aside from demons personified, I figure they should be a set of 7 trials. Why? Because instead of Sam becoming soulless via Castiel's super secret alliance with Crowley, Dean actually finds a way to get Sam out of hell through those trials, and of course, Cas goes with him as backup.

But if they do that, could Cas still align himself with Crowley? Of course. Why? Raphael still wants to end the world 😒 so naturally, Cas has no choice. And of course I wanted to explore Castiel's POV more after that delicious & iconic 6x20 episode 😁

next up in SPN: Roads Untaken - Books 2 and 3 -

SPN: Inferno, available on Ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/61131511

SPN: Celestial Wars, available on Ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/61135045

[cheeryscupid]

My candy love — Episode 4 - HSL

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: •̩̩͙ ໋ small beginning notes : also, sorry in advance if there are any mistakes

—   negative for the LOM

+ positive for the LOM

/ neutral for the LOM

: •̩̩͙ ໋ Action Points used : 350

: •̩̩͙ ໋ Where to find Fairy / Auntie : - in garden ( gives either 10$ or sunglasses )

: •̩̩͙ ໋ Objects to find : - pieces of plastic & cigarette butts ( can be found at the staircase after first night ) - notebook & plectrum ( can be found at the staircase after second night )

: •̩̩͙ ໋ Extra Objects : - the camera you buy ( can be used as a decoration in the room )

: •̩̩͙ ໋ Money spent on : - nathaniel outfit : 4$ - castiel outfit : 4$ - amber outfit : 78$ - plastic spiders : 2$ - can of red spray paint : 3$ - camera : 12$

: •̩̩͙ ໋ Date outfits : - nathaniel ( 1st one ) - castiel ( 2nd one ) - amber ( 3rd one, im not couting this as a date outfit, but as an extra in this case )

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Nathaniel :

1. Ah, hello and welcome sir.

A . So this is the student council room, next time you need help. I suggest you ask Nathaniel, he’s ready to do anything to make a good impression. — B . So this is the student council room, next time you need help, this would be the place…  / C . So this is the student council room, next time you need, I suggest you ask Nathaniel, he’s very helpful. +

2. What, are you serious?

A . This is not the first time I’ve mentioned this! / B . No, it’s a joke! — C . Of course I’m serious! Please do something. +

3. I’m really sorry, she can be really difficult at times, at home too lately….maybe I can reimburse what she took.

A . She took 2$. But I also want her to learn a lesson! — ( gives 2$ ) B . It’s not the money…You could talk to her so she’ll leave me alone. + ( gives 3$ ) C . Ok, give me the $10 and we’ll say no more about it. / ( gives 2$ )

4. Not yet, I haven’t had time.

A . Come on it’s your sister, get a move on. — B . Ok, I’ll come back. + C . Ok, anyway, there’s no rush now. —

5. Uh…no I haven’t. Sorry

A . Ok, do you want to help me give your sister her retribution? — B . Ok, I have to find some way to get back at you sister. / C . Ok, I want to get revenge on your sister. —

6. You want to get revenge? Isn’t that a bit stupid to act just like her?

A . I want it to be worse than what she does! / B . Well apparently the administration won’t do anything, so I’m going to take care of it myself. — C . It’s ok, hang on! Nothing that bad. —

7. I finally talked to Amber.

A . Yes I know, thanks, she yelled at me. What did you tell her? — B . So I saw, it didn’t take her long to yell at me, was what you told her supposed to help? / C . And what did you tell her? It didn’t seem very effective in any case. —

8. Ah…She took it badly and told me that if I did that, she’d tell our parents that I pick on her in school.

A . So, that’s not true it is? / B . Serves you right, all this time I’ve told you that your sister is a real pain. —

9. Yes apparently…..But I’m surprised at my sister though, I didn’t think she was like that at school, I should have listened to you before.

A . It’s ok, but you could help me then, don’t you think? — B . You finally admit your mistake! Will you help me then? — C . You can make it up to me by helping me out? /

10. You’re talking about your little revenge, aren’t you? What exactly do you want?

A . A couple of clues, something she doesn’t particularly like… / B . To make her suffer! — C . To get her kicked out of school! —

11. She has always been scared to death of spiders, you might be able to use that?

A . But I’m afraid of spiders too! / B . What am I supposed to do with spiders? — C . You’re telling me I should go and find…spiders? Yuck —

12. [ nickname ] The principal just told me that you were being punished because she caught you graffiting a locker with Li?!

A . Yes, it’s your fault, It took me too long to put those spiders in her locker and I got caught. — B . Yes, Li saw me, she got involved and we both got punished / C . Yeah…it all falls on me, and this is the first time I’ve done anything… —

13. I told you that it was a bad idea to do that kind of thing.

A . But it was so tempting….I was just unlucky. + B . I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, but I’d do it again if I had a chance. — C . Oh don’t lecture me, ok? —

14. Oh, yeah you were here after school….So what did you see?

A . Guess! / B . Well….um, I was here with Li, you know, why? You look weird. — C . Is everything ok? You look weird. —

15. (He coughs) A…a ghost you say?

A . Yes, like a scream, then this large shadow appeared! / B . I think so, anyway I don’t know if it was a ghost, but we saw this human shaped shadow appear. / C . Yeah it was so scary! I was in the staircases with Li, just about ready to leave and we heard this noise and then we saw this shadow! And…we ran away. —

16. It must have been your imagination I think.

A . I don’t think so…I’m going to carry out an investigation. / B . We couldn’t have both imagined it! I’m going to carry out an investigation. / C . No, I’m telling you there’s a ghost! I’m going to investigate it… —

17. Why do you want to investigate this? You really believe in ghosts?

A . Maybe? In any case there was someone or something here at night. / B . Yes I’m sure they exist. /

18. Some bits of plastic and some cigarette butts? That doesn’t prove anything at all.

A . Uh…well someone was there. / B . There isn’t a night watchman in this school is there? Iris thought of that. / C . You don’t get it?! —

19. You saw what again?

A . The ghost, it appeared again! — B . Well actually, I heard the same noise, but I didn’t see anything… / C . You know very well what I’m talking about! —

20. But someone could have lost it in the beginning of the day today. I’ll take them if you want, in case someone comes and claim them.

A . No, I’m going to find out who’s hanging out her at night! — B . No, I’m sure these objects where lost after school. And I’m going to find out who they belong to. — C . Uh…I’m going to see if I can find out who the owner is myself, I’ll give them to you if I can’t. /

21. ( you start the discussion )

A . What are you hiding from me? — B . Come on, admit everything! — C . I saw you with Castiel earlier on! /

22. You must have confused me with someone else.

A . Why don’t you want to tell me?! — B . I think I can recognize you by now. / C . Don’t treat me like an idiot! —

23. Ok, all right, yes we were talking. It can happen on the rare occasion.

A . Ok, but what about? — B . But what are you guys cooking?….  / C . You aren’t very forth coming!   —

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Castiel :

1. ( you start the discussion )

A . So here’s the schoolyard, but the teachers don’t really come here much if you know what I mean. — B . So here’s the schoolyard where all the delinquents, as you can see, hangout. — C . So this is the schoolyard, I’d be careful about coming here, not everyone is that nice. +

2. ( you start the discussion )

A . Amber is a real jerk! — B . I can’t believe it! Did you know that Amber stole money off me? — C . Phew, finally done showing that teacher around the school. +

3. ( answering to A ) I know, I know, you already told me…

A . (Leave) / B . No wait! This time she stole money from me. —

4. So young lady, do you have any pocket money for me too?

A . Yes, of course. Just a second, I’ll see how much I have on me… — B . … + C . Are you dreaming or what?! —

5. Ah, any ideas?

A . Say! Since Amber wants to go out with you, maybe we could work out a plan together? / B . Not really… /

6. ( answering to A ) Huh? Like what?

A . Mmm… And if you did deliberately to embrace it?! — B . Mmm… You could ask her to go out with you, and then you shame her in front of everyone. — C . Mmm… We could take a picture together and give it to her afterwards? —

7. I don’t know, I haven’t given it any thought….

A . I’m sure a delinquent like yourself have a couple ideas! — B . Not even a little idea? / C . Come on, pleeease. —

8. With your fingers?

A . Well I’ve never done it before. / B . Are you being serious? — C . Haha, very funny… —

9. How?

A . I got caught spraying her locker! / B . You’re idea stunk! I got caught by the principal! — C . I can’t believe it, I got caught at the last second! /

10. You did it in the daytime? Are you stupid or what?

A . Well yeah… It’s done now, I’m punished and now I have to clean the graffiti. / B .  You could have warned me if you thought it was a bad idea! — C . I’m sorry I don’t have your expertise in the matter! —

11. Are you going to tell me your big news or what?

A . I saw a ghost! — B . I was in the staircase with Li when I saw a ghost! / C . You really have no idea? —

12. You are so gullible sometimes! Of course not, ghosts don’t exist little girl.

A . I think they exist. — B . How do you explain what I saw then?! — C . I don’t know, but something was there in that staircase. /

13. And so? Ghosts eat plastic and smoke now, is that it?

A . Someone was smoking there. / B . Are you going to stop making fun of me or what?! —

14. Hmmm…I’d be surprised if you saw anything at all.

A . How do you know what I saw or didn’t see? — B . I’m telling you! I heard the same noise as the other day! — C . Actually, I ran away before I could see what it was, but I heard it! /

15. Well yeah these are things that happen.

A . You're hiding something, I'm sure of it! — B . You were talking about? — or / C . But not you, you hate! /

16. You don’t know what this is?

A . Something for the guitar. + B . A piece of jewelry. — C . Something made of plastic. —

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Rosalya :

1. Hey, be careful where you walk!

A . Sorry, I didn’t see you. / B . What? Was that you that just ran into me? /

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Amber :

1. Oh, here you are! Great timing, we’re going to eat lunch in a restaurant today, but Charlotte forgot to bring money. You can help us out, can’t you?

A . Yes, of course! (give 2$ to Amber.) ( you give her 2$ ) B . No, I don’t think so… (Don’t pay.) ( she takes 2$ )

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Iris :

1. I don’t know…Do you really think that would solve the problem?

A . Not necessarily anything really mean… + B . Yes and no, I don’t care, I just want her to pay a little for her behavior. —

2. Well, since fashion is so important to Amber, I’m sure it would bother her if you came to school wearing the same clothes that she wore. You should try it.

A . Thanks, I’ll try it, anyway, I’ve got nothing to lose. + B . I think that’s a pretty bad idea, but…I’ll try it. —

3. Did you try it?

A . I did it but it just made me stand out, she hardly even flinched. / B . Yeah, your idea wasn’t so great, it did nothing but make me stand out. —

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And here are the pictures available for this episode !

[castielmd]

Again "Hunteri Heroici"

Disclaimer: This is not a Winchester-friendly post.

What really upsets me whenever I think back on the seasons I've already watched [1-9], is that we get to know so little about Castiel and angels in general. This would be alright, considering that not everyone should get expansive lore. But Castiel is considered the "best friend" of one of the main characters and has stuck for countless of seasons. So why do we not know more about him and his backstory?

What really bugs me about it in particular, is that the main characters simply do not care or wish to learn more about their "friend". I've talked about the anvil episode before [S8EP8], and I shall bring it up again to make my point.

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Castiel's unknown abilities.

At the time of S8EP8, Castiel has already been around for 4 seasons, more or less. This should've been enough time to gather knowledge of him, his capabilities, his origins. And yet, when Castiel decides to become a hunter and aid the Winchesters, a lot of what he does still surprises both of them.

He can "turn off angel radio".

Castiel [about the angel radio]: Oh, I couldn't say. I turned that off.

Sam: You can do that?

Castiel: Yes, it's a simple matter of blocking out certain subsonic frequencies. I could draw you a diagram if you want -

Dean: No, that's - We're good.

He's eager to share more about him and is willing to explain in ways the Winchesters can comprehend. Yet, he's immediately shut down before he can even finish his sentence. The active case is not an excuse for this — they could've taken up his offer but set it to a later time. They just don't care to understand.

He can listen to the police radio without any device, since it's all just waves. [At least Sam is openly surprised at this revelation.]

Castiel: Something is coming across the police band.

Sam: Wait, you can hear that?

Castiel: It's all waves.

Dean and Sam exchange looks.

Shouldn't your "friends" who have now known you for quite some time at least know what you can do? I'm honestly surprised they don't: not because I expected them to care, more so because they've always relied on Castiel for help in the past. At least as far as "usefulness" goes, they should've known more. They just have never bothered to ask. Why not?

Is it because anything to do with heaven immediately gets shut down because heaven and its inhabitants are just evil dicks? Is it because seeing Castiel possess skills much greater than them would be a reminder of the worlds separating them? Fear of inferiority? Fear of the unknown? Just the simple minded hate for the kind their friend is from? Afraid they'd have to recognize he is different than them despite their best efforts to pretend he's not?

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Treatment of known abilities and Castiel's attempt to draw conclusions.

The next thing, Sam and Dean seemed to already know. Still, it's worth mentioning because of how they both handled it.

He can smell bodily diseases, detect sulfur or EMF and can see the human body down to the molecules.

He can determine if someone's been physically ill - which could help them exclude other causes that are not supernatural and save them the file reading. Not to mention EMF — which saves them from pulling out their devices. Why does Dean have to cut him short by demanding him to stop? No one but them was in the room anyway.

Dean: Cas, stop smelling the dead guy.

Castiel: Why? Now I know everything about this man and we can -

Sam: Do you know he was having an affair?

Castiel: What?

Dean: [while smiling] Strike one, Sherlock.

Castiel's assumption that he now knows everything was wrong — but this could've been an educating moment instead of a berating one.

Of course they are right when they say being physically ill isn't all you have to know to solve a case. The social circumstances of a person obviously do matter — Castiel is new at this (at least this close) so why is he ridiculed for a simple mistake made by not knowing better?

Some more talking about the explanation why she was having an affair via Sam. Then, scene ends with:

Dean: Heh. Guy was living a lie and it came back to bite him in the ticker. [inhales and turns to leave] But nice job on the bladder infection.

Dean could've just left it at "Strike one, Sherlock.". Yet he had to go and deliver another blow to Castiel as he left. I can accept the first one as playful banter, the second one however is just mean. It's just to shove it in Castiels face that they know better, are better, even without "angelic powers".

The demand for Castiel to stop could be reasoned with Dean just being weirded out [he is smelling a corpse after all]. However, the dislike towards what Castiel can do is clearly shown with the last jab at him; "nice job on the bladder infection."

It's really astonishing to me how even Castiel's objectively useful skills cannot take the hurdle that is the Winchesters apprehension towards what he is.

This is shown within the start of the episode even. After Castiel tells them he plans on becoming a hunter and informed them about a case, scene develops as follows:

Castiel: Excellent. I'll see you there.

Dean: Wait, Cas. Cas! You wanna play cowboys and bloodsuckers, that's fine. But you're gonna stick with us, okay? None of this zapping around crap. Capiche?

Castiel [looking away]: Yeah, I capiche.

Dean: Alright then.

Castiel: Can I uh at least ride in the front seat?

Dean and Sam: No.

First weird thing is talking about Castiel's plan to become a hunter in a metaphor to a game — yeah maybe that's just how Dean always speaks: funny metaphors, taking the seriousness out of situations. He could watch what and how he says it to his friend who's not doing well.

Secondly, the "zapping around crap". Crap? Come on now. What actually upset me about this, was the audacity to command it without solid reasoning. Castiel could've easily (e.g.) scouted the area, check out the body beforehand, yada yada — because he would've been there sooner.

Instead he's forced to sit in the backseat, drive with them.

Then of course there is the famed "I was being bad cop." - "You were being bad everything". Before I had known the context, I actually considered this funny. Now not so much anymore.

Castiel revealed that he had done research (!) on interrogation (here I am asking myself: when?) and then goes on to "bad cop" the women. Was it a terrible attempt? Yes. But it also was one of his first times. Dean and Sam did this for years. Without considering that fact, he's berated with a cutting comment from Dean again. At least this time he tells Castiel to listen how Sam does it [likely implicating that Castiel should learn from Sam].

Why not "It's good that you've done research but movies aren't actually portraying reality. You'll scare them so they won't tell you anything or they'll get mad at accusations." Yeah yeah, because this is Dean and Dean can't do compliments or direct, honest communication and he also talks with Sam like this. That doesn't make it better - it's an explanation but not an excuse.

All it would've taken to not be an ass was take Castiel out of the situation and save the comment. I'm not asking for a full on teaching moment there, but they've got plenty time in the car or in their motel room.

[Reason I considered this funny before was because I assumed it was banter between friends. Now knowing what Castiel has to deal with, how his mental state is, I think it's unfitting and inconsiderate behavior.]

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Castiel's character.

Moving on from the underappreciated abilities Castiel possesses, I come to the blatant misperception Dean has about Castiel. It was actually shocking to me. They spoke in a motel room, where Dean then tries to convince Castiel to return to heaven and figure out what or who brought him back from purgatory.

Dean: How are you feeling, Cas?

Castiel: Fine.

Dean: Well, I just- I know that when I got puked out of purgatory it took me a few weeks to find my sea legs.

Castiel: I'm fine.

Dean: Well, don't get me wrong. I'm happy you're back. I'm frigging thrilled. It's just this whole mysterious resurrection thing. It always has one mother of a downside.

This is likely a reach, but the inquiry into Castiel's feelings doesn't seem very sincere to me in that scene. It did (!) up until the point where Dean rapidly moves onto the topic of Castiel's unexplained resurrection. How would the question about his well-being lead to the question of who resurrected him? It appears as if he's more curious about this than how Castiel is actually doing after purgatory.

Castiel: So, what do you want me to do?

Dean: Maybe take a trip upstairs.

Castiel: To heaven?

Dean: Yeah, poke around, see if the god-squad can tell us how you got out.

Castiel: No.

Dean: Look man, I hate those flying-ass monkeys just as much as you do, but-

Castiel: Dean, I said no!

To me, it was [to a degree] reasonable why Dean would request Castiel to return to heaven, despite Castiel saying that he wants nothing to do with that place anymore earlier. Resurrections without consequences never really happen in their universe. The way he went about it, however, is wrong.

What really struck me was Dean's last sentence. How little does he have to know Castiel to assume he shares his warped view on angels? How little tact does he have to possess to call angels "flying-ass monkeys" to another angel's face — to whom they are family. How can you spew hatred about a species to the one who is entirely part of it?

I truly wonder how Castiel perceives this. If he takes this as Dean separating him from them, severing a bond he wishes to nuture. Or if he assumes that Dean hates him too and only tolerates him for what use he can offer.

Dean: [after walking over to Castiel] Talk to me.

Castiel: Dean, I-. When I was bad and I had all those things, the leviathans writhing inside me, I caused a lot of suffering on earth...but I devastated heaven. I vaporized thousands of my own kind. And I can't go back.

Dean: Because if you do, the angels will kill you.

Castiel: Because if I see what heaven has become - what I [sighs] what I made of it - I'm afraid I might kill myself.

I love that Castiel here stands by his family and openly points out that he is one of them [...thousands of my own kind.]. He doesn't directly tell Dean he's wrong, but what and how he goes on to explain himself tells you all you need to know.

Dean can't understand why Castiel can't go back until he spells it out for him, because he's unable to acknowledge the relationship Castiel has with heaven, with the angels, with god. He cannot see the emotions Castiel shows because to him, the other angels are Castiel's frat bros, the god-squad. Never sister or brother. Never the same kind.

So logically to him, the only explanation is that Castiel fears the consequences of his actions. He doesn't hear the grief and regret Castiel carries for what he's done — which is ultimately the reason he doesn't want to return. To see what he brought upon his home, his family; that this would be too much.

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Summarizing, the whole episode revealed that Dean and Sam actually lack significant knowledge of Castiel's capabilities and are horrible teachers. They don't recognize the potential Castiel possesses.

That's a long ass post now and I'm sure I lost the logical structure of it sometime in between.

[spitefulsatanfics]

Title: “Celestial Silence”

Setting: Season 6, Episode 11-12 Timeline

Word Count: ~970 words

The motel room was quiet, the only sound the gentle hum of the overhead fan spinning lazily. Outside, rain tapped against the windows in a steady rhythm, soft and lulling. The Winchesters were out gathering supplies—Dean had muttered something about “pie or death,” and Sam followed him with an amused shake of his head, leaving you with a few hours of rare peace.

You sat cross-legged on the faded bedspread, a worn book in your lap, skimming through lore for the next hunt. But your focus kept drifting—your thoughts circling like a moth to a flame around one particular trench coat-wearing angel who had taken to quietly appearing at your side more often than not these days.

As if summoned by your thoughts, there was a rush of wings and the sudden stir of air. You didn’t look up. You didn’t need to.

“I brought you tea,” Castiel said.

Your eyes flicked up, heart stuttering a little. He stood just inside the room, shoulders stiff, hair a little more tousled than usual. In his hands, he awkwardly held a paper cup, the steam curling around his fingers.

“Tea?” you repeated, trying not to smile at the sight of him—angel of the Lord, clearly trying to blend in with human customs. “Cas, you don’t drink tea.”

“No,” he replied with that soft, earnest seriousness that always made you feel warm. “But I’ve observed that you do. Frequently. Especially when you're anxious or... when Dean is being infuriating.”

You laughed, setting your book aside and taking the cup. “He has been extra infuriating lately.”

Castiel’s lips twitched upward in a small, uncertain smile. “Yes. I noticed.”

You sipped the tea and sighed. It was perfect—sweet, just how you liked it. He watched you with intense, curious eyes, as though your reaction was a prayer he was waiting to be answered.

“Thank you,” you said softly. “That was really thoughtful.”

He looked vaguely alarmed by the praise, shifting his weight like he didn’t know what to do with himself. “It was nothing.”

“It wasn’t.”

The silence that followed wasn’t uncomfortable. It was full of all the words he didn’t know how to say, and all the feelings you were afraid to voice. You turned back to the book to anchor yourself, but Castiel stayed.

“May I sit?” he asked after a long moment.

You nodded, patting the bed beside you. “Of course.”

He moved like he was stepping onto sacred ground, lowering himself onto the edge of the mattress, stiff as ever. You were acutely aware of the few inches between you.

“Sam says I hover,” Castiel blurted suddenly.

You blinked. “Hover?”

“When I stand too close. Or watch people. He said it’s unsettling.”

You grinned, hiding it behind your cup. “Maybe a little. But it’s kind of endearing.”

He looked genuinely puzzled. “Endearing?”

You turned to him then, heart tugging at the way his brow furrowed in confusion. “It means it makes people like you. The way you… care. The way you try.”

There was something raw in his eyes then. Something tender.

“I don’t understand people very well,” he admitted. “But I try harder with you. I… I want to.”

Your breath caught.

“Cas,” you said softly, “why me?”

He turned his head slowly, like the answer weighed a thousand invisible pounds. “Because when I look at you, I don't feel so far away from… what I once was. And because you’re kind to me. Even when I make mistakes.”

You set your tea aside, your hand brushing against his on instinct. He froze, but didn’t pull away. His palm was warm. Solid.

“You’re allowed to make mistakes,” you whispered. “You’re allowed to be learning.”

He stared down at your joined hands. “Dean says I’m too old to still be learning.”

“Well,” you said with a gentle smile, “Dean says a lot of things. Most of them snarky.”

Castiel chuckled—really chuckled—and the sound was so rare, so unexpected, it made your chest ache with affection.

“I like your laugh,” you said quietly.

He turned to you again, eyes wide, mouth slightly open like he hadn’t expected that kind of vulnerability.

“I don’t laugh often,” he replied.

“I know,” you said. “That’s why I remember every time you do.”

The space between you shrank a little. Not physically, but emotionally. Spiritually. Like the gravitational pull had shifted.

“I brought you tea,” he said again, and this time it wasn’t about the tea at all.

You leaned in, just enough to brush your shoulder to his. “Yeah,” you whispered, “you did.”

And in the silence that followed, something unspoken passed between you—an understanding, soft and unforced. You weren’t ready to name it yet. Neither was he. But it was there.

It was real.

And it was enough.

[gothra]

Obsessed with thoughts of HBO!Supernatural. It would have been so good. Effectively terrifying, beautifully detailed. Masterfully written. Full-bodied and rich like wine. We would have had full-frontal nudity (bush and balls), explicit and creative kills and gore, everything.

HBO would have made the show good. HBO would have made it popular by way of quality, people would be compelled to see it because of how well composed and executed it would be. It would be an efficient show, with less characters, slower storylines.

But the camp. You can’t have quality and be camp, not according to the definition of camp itself. HBO would have had the quality, but to do so, they would have to sacrifice the silliness that makes Supernatural so popular. CW Sam and Dean go back in time to the Wild West. Dean gets turned into a dog. They get transported to a universe where they are trapped in the bodies of their real life, nonfiction counterparts. Dean gets turned into an old man. Every important character has died, at least once. Dean microwaves a fairy. Sam loses his soul and turns into a dick. Paris Hilton is in an episode, playing a wax version of herself that has come to life.

HBO Sam and Dean would have to hunt one monster over the course of a season, kicking the Monster-a-Week format to the curb. The first season would be the ghost of a woman who had psychic visions or something, but Sam and Dean wouldn’t know that until the 4th episode, which would be 50 minutes long (10 minutes shorter than every other episode in that season). The first three episodes would be spent watching Sam and Dean interview everyone in the woman’s life, in deep detail, her romantic interests, her best friends (who secretly despised her), her mother who turns to the bottle in grief, and her father, who moved out and on years ago and who feels like a failure because he couldn’t protect his beloved daughter. Eventually, they’d discover her diary, where premonitions of Sam and Dean would be scribbled in charcoal and they’d wonder what it all meant, while cutting back to moments in Sam’s life where he experienced violent and terrifying visions as a child living in motels, and at Harvard.

Every moment the ghost appeared would be a deeply terrifying visual experience, artistically crafted and truly haunting. CGI would be replaced with expert angles and amazing SFX makeup. At the end of the season, it would be revealed that the young woman turned to the Catholic Church to help her explain her premonitions, only to be murdered by a Priest who was secretly lusting after her. The drawings in her journal would be bait for the next season. Sam and Dean and Castiel would meet the Pope, who would actually be possessed by Lucifer and they’d kill him and that would be the final episode of the show, in the 5th season, because HBO would never let the show get into the 10s.

[episodeoftv]

Round 1 of 6, Group 1 of 4

Propaganda is under the cut (671 words) - may contain spoilers

summaries (pulled from imdb or wikis)

propaganda

Chén Qíng Lìng/The Untamed - 1.50 Episode 50

The mastermind who plans everything has appeared. He's not someone who wouldn't think he would be the one who is behind everything, including Wei Wuxian's comeback. Who would that be?

I nominate this final on grounds of CCP information control, censorship and homophobia. They were so scared of the power of wangxian that they ended up banning ao3 in china and in the show they have to inexplicably have them part ways just to hammer home the no-homo. Plus the show is just kind of objectively bad.... but it rewires your brain all the same

Supernatural - 15.20 Carry On

cw: suicide

After Chuck is defeated and someone takes his place, Sam and Dean go about their life of hunting, but things don't turn out as expected.

1) you know why 2) god. where do i fucking start. this episode completely ignores this large cast of characters that were considered family in order to make it the "just two brothers" show again, scrapping basically every shred of character development shown throughout the course of the show, cutting out incredibly important characters at the last second (i.e. eileen being replaced with blurry wife for no fucking reason, cas not being there at all despite the whole love confession/ dying for dean that happened just two episodes before). in the penultimate episode the boys fight god. the finale? a random vampire from an episode of season one, who up until this point had never been mentioned again. then we have Dean being impaled on a very phallic looking spike and, after a speech about it just being about the brothers, dies. he then goes to heaven, where his father figure tells him his abusive dad is just down the road. he hops in his car (also in heaven, somehow) and drives for the next 60 odd years waiting for Sam to die. meanwhile, sam is moving on with blurry wife and i shown with a son named dean (as seen stitched onto his clothes), and we eventually see sam, now old and clad in the crustiest looking wig i have ever seen, die in the hospital. he goes to heaven, meets Dean on a bridge, and the last shot is the entire cast and crew on the bridge saying goodbye, completely shattering the fourth wall because fuck it, who cares anymore. and this isn't even mentioning everything that happened after. just an absolute mess the whole way through. 3) Random villain from season 1 kills one of the main characters, he goes to heaven and drives around while the other main character gets a montage of growing old a horrible wig. And that's not even all. 4) It abandoned 15 years of series theme and character growth, veered away from the natural story line and failed to resolve major plot threads. Dean deserved better, and so did Cas. See also Jared's terrible wig, Dean jr, Dean driving through heaven for five minutes... 5) Dean dies in the most anticlimactic way, cheap wig, blurry wife 6) There was no Castel :( 7) I mean... 8) destroyed every character arc in one fell swoop. the guy who tried to kill himself and struggled with depression throughout the show ended up killing himself anyway! was cas’s death even important? who was blurry wife? why was the absolute ugliest toddler imaginable cast to play Sam’s son? but in order to truly grasp how decimating this finale was, you have to understand the queerbaiting between 15.18 and the finale. why did Misha post that pic in the onion field with Uriel. why was Misha originally credited to be in 19 episodes of the final season on IMDb. why was . Hrrgghh. 9) Do I even need to write propaganda for this one? Even though it was the series finale we are still here after 3 years 😂 Title said 'carry on', but the fandom said 'nah, time for season 16'. 10) Bad old man makeup and no castiel 11) Everything had been neatly wrapped up in the previous episode. Then they decided "Hey you know what would be great? If we just killed one of the main characters." They killed him for no reason. He deserved to live a full life, have a family, retire, but nope! He met his match in a RUSTY NAIL. Not to mention that there were terrible wigs, blurry wives, and subtextual incest vibes involved.

+ After it aired, one of the actors unfollowed everyone who had anything to do with the episode.