Me Charlie, you angels.
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gwaevalarin It is great to see Dean and Cas actually work together again. But obviously that is only possible if they work on something that is important to Dean and not to the situation in Heaven Cas desperately tries to get under control. I'm sure Castiel doesn't really have the time to take care of Sam but he cannot see Dean suffer. He just can't say no to Dean, not in the long run. Dean has turned into Castiel's weak spot. Let's just hope Raphael never finds out about that.
It's interesting that, while diagnosing Sam, Cas seems to talk to Dean more than to Sam himself. Like Dean is the worried parent getting their kid to see a Doctor. And Dean is pretty bossy again, telling Sam to answer Castiel's questions pretty much the same way he told Cas to answer Sam's in 6x03. Good to know that Dean doesn't only treat Cas like that but I wish he'd just stop bossing the people closest to him around like that.
There are a lot of glances between Dean and Cas in that scene, even more than usual. They really don't need many words any more. They don't talk much to each other but the largest part of the conversation is still between them.
You can tell the exact moment Cas forms his theory about what is going on and he tells Dean about it immediately just using his eyes again but he doesn't say what it is until he's sure. What makes Dean and Cas work together so well in that scene is that, while it is about Sam and therefore mainly Dean's concern, Dean let's Cas do his job - that isn't really his job but a favour for Dean. He trusts his angel completely to know what he is doing and let's him do whatever Cas thinks is necessary. He waits pretty patiently for Cas to come to a conclusion. Maybe he is slowly realising that his Cas is now a mighty angel again but, at the same time, that this doesn't mean he isn't Cas any more.
It's funny how much of an expert on emotions Cas has become. How many angels do you think really understand the difference between a physical sensation and an emotion?
When Cas gets ready to reach into Sam's soul, he first gets permission from Dean. Dean clearly doesn't like it but, this time, if Cas thinks it's necessary then he'll let the angel do it.
Cas looks very unhappy that his theory turns out to be true and he has to tell Dean that his brother has no soul. He can't even look at Dean because he know what it will do to the older Winchester and now he has to be the one giving him the news that will hurt him. And Dean can, of course, see that there is something seriously wrong. Only when Cas spills it out he finally looks Dean in the eyes again. And then he is very patient, explaining over and over again what that means because he knows how hard it must be for Dean to take in and accept even though Dean does take it pretty well, considering. Missing soul is probably a lot easier to accept than if Sam had really changed that much. This is something they can fix. Though not as easily as Dean would like but at least he accepts Cas's limits quicker now that he did earlier this season. Cas may be entirely angel again but he is not all powerful and Dean is slowly starting to learn and accept that.
When Dean basically orders Cas to heal Sam Castiel looks like he wants to protest for a moment but then he let's it slide. But he clearly doesn't like it that Dean is trying to order him around again. Just when it looked like things were improving a little on that front. I'm afraid if Dean doesn't realise soon what he's doing this may end badly. Castiel is not the most patient angel to begin with and even his patience with Dean will end at some point. Dean has already learned that the hard way last season.
The next moment Cas is the one in control again. I guess making plans and calling the shots is what he is used to now with what's going on in Heaven. And it seems he's pretty good at it too.
I'm still trying to figure out what makes a soul in the supernatural universe. As far as I can tell, it seems to be mainly a person's emotions. The lack of soul doesn't turn you evil, just cold. Sam still can somewhat tell the difference between right and wrong. But he goes by mere logic now. feel we still need a more detailed definition of what makes a soul. Like Castiel says, if Sam is still Sam without his soul is an interesting philosophical question but one I can't muse about until I know more about what missing his soul means exactly. Obviously, what came back from the cage is more than just Sam's body. So is there simply some part of him that's lying around down there and that they should get back so Sam can be Sam again or is a conscious part of Sam still suffering in Hell?
Anyway, it seems like Castiel's and Dean's profound bond is in action again because in the hunters' den Dean refers to Castiel standing there without ever reacting to his arrival, like he just knows exactly how and when Castiel will turn up. Sam, on the other hand, has to look over and check if Cas is really standing there.
Cas clearly doesn't like Samuel. He's not one for bragging but he can't help that Crysler building comment to let Samuel know that - if that's they way Castiel chooses to look at it - Samuel is still just an unimportant little human. He just doesn't usually choose to look at humans that way any more.
If you ask me, then the fact that Samuel has heard about Cas and that the first thing Bobby asked last episode was if Dean had called Cas means that Cas is part of the family by now. Even if he isn't around all the time it is Sam and Dean and Castiel and everyone knows that then angel is part of Team Free Will.
Checking Samuel's soul was probably Cas's idea but he still waits for Dean's permission before he goes for it. Cas is the one who knows what to do but it is still Dean's issue they're dealing with.
When Christian comes rushing in, shouldn't Cas be able to tell that he's a demon? Also obviously Samuel didn't make a deal with Crowley or Cas would have seen the mark on his soul like he did Balthazar's. Makes me wonder how exactly Crowley controls Samuel. I assume it has something to do with Mary.
I don't particularly like that they use the civil war in Heaven to get rid of Castiel in this episode. I hope it won't turn into another search for God storyline where we never get to see what is going on but that is just mentioned once in a while to give us a reason why Cas is busy. I want this to be a proper storyline on screen.
I, however, do like how Castiel has finally got the hang of sarcasm.
"Of course, your problems always come first."
He's so deadpan, you almost can't tell if it wasn't for the context and the way Cas slightly narrows his eyes. Dean does look a little confused too.
I really don't care much for the Campbells and we don't learn a lot from this vampire hunt other than Sam knows about catching and torturing the alphas. And once again someone has "big plans" for Sam.
I had a feeling that Crowley, the new king of Hell, was behind everything but I still squeed when he turned up. Two questions though: What exactly does Crowley want with purgatory. I mean, come on, it's not just the vicinity to hell. Crowley looks like he's having big plans. And, two, how exactly did he become king of Hell? Before Lucifer got out of the cage, Azazal and later Lilith seemed to be pretty much in control but they were mainly working for Lucifer. Now Lucifer is back in the cage, the Apocalypse is not happening and I imagine that Hell is in a similar state as Heaven. Everyone is running havoc because there is no big master plan any more. So what I'm wondering is, if Crowley just took his little army of crossroads demons and crowned himself king of Hell or if Hell is actually following his lead. But if he crowned himself, which sounds like the more likely explanation, then where did he get the mojo from to resurrect Sam and Samuel. If that was him. Crowley might be working for someone. He's a demon after all so there's no way of telling what of the things he claims is actually true.
But even though Crowley may be bluffing the risk is too high so basically the boys do have to work for him now until they find a way to figure out what is really going on. I have to say, I rather like this set-up.
It's interesting that, while diagnosing Sam, Cas seems to talk to Dean more than to Sam himself. Like Dean is the worried parent getting their kid to see a Doctor. And Dean is pretty bossy again, telling Sam to answer Castiel's questions pretty much the same way he told Cas to answer Sam's in 6x03. Good to know that Dean doesn't only treat Cas like that but I wish he'd just stop bossing the people closest to him around like that.
There are a lot of glances between Dean and Cas in that scene, even more than usual. They really don't need many words any more. They don't talk much to each other but the largest part of the conversation is still between them.
You can tell the exact moment Cas forms his theory about what is going on and he tells Dean about it immediately just using his eyes again but he doesn't say what it is until he's sure. What makes Dean and Cas work together so well in that scene is that, while it is about Sam and therefore mainly Dean's concern, Dean let's Cas do his job - that isn't really his job but a favour for Dean. He trusts his angel completely to know what he is doing and let's him do whatever Cas thinks is necessary. He waits pretty patiently for Cas to come to a conclusion. Maybe he is slowly realising that his Cas is now a mighty angel again but, at the same time, that this doesn't mean he isn't Cas any more.
It's funny how much of an expert on emotions Cas has become. How many angels do you think really understand the difference between a physical sensation and an emotion?
When Cas gets ready to reach into Sam's soul, he first gets permission from Dean. Dean clearly doesn't like it but, this time, if Cas thinks it's necessary then he'll let the angel do it.
Cas looks very unhappy that his theory turns out to be true and he has to tell Dean that his brother has no soul. He can't even look at Dean because he know what it will do to the older Winchester and now he has to be the one giving him the news that will hurt him. And Dean can, of course, see that there is something seriously wrong. Only when Cas spills it out he finally looks Dean in the eyes again. And then he is very patient, explaining over and over again what that means because he knows how hard it must be for Dean to take in and accept even though Dean does take it pretty well, considering. Missing soul is probably a lot easier to accept than if Sam had really changed that much. This is something they can fix. Though not as easily as Dean would like but at least he accepts Cas's limits quicker now that he did earlier this season. Cas may be entirely angel again but he is not all powerful and Dean is slowly starting to learn and accept that.
When Dean basically orders Cas to heal Sam Castiel looks like he wants to protest for a moment but then he let's it slide. But he clearly doesn't like it that Dean is trying to order him around again. Just when it looked like things were improving a little on that front. I'm afraid if Dean doesn't realise soon what he's doing this may end badly. Castiel is not the most patient angel to begin with and even his patience with Dean will end at some point. Dean has already learned that the hard way last season.
The next moment Cas is the one in control again. I guess making plans and calling the shots is what he is used to now with what's going on in Heaven. And it seems he's pretty good at it too.
I'm still trying to figure out what makes a soul in the supernatural universe. As far as I can tell, it seems to be mainly a person's emotions. The lack of soul doesn't turn you evil, just cold. Sam still can somewhat tell the difference between right and wrong. But he goes by mere logic now. feel we still need a more detailed definition of what makes a soul. Like Castiel says, if Sam is still Sam without his soul is an interesting philosophical question but one I can't muse about until I know more about what missing his soul means exactly. Obviously, what came back from the cage is more than just Sam's body. So is there simply some part of him that's lying around down there and that they should get back so Sam can be Sam again or is a conscious part of Sam still suffering in Hell?
Anyway, it seems like Castiel's and Dean's profound bond is in action again because in the hunters' den Dean refers to Castiel standing there without ever reacting to his arrival, like he just knows exactly how and when Castiel will turn up. Sam, on the other hand, has to look over and check if Cas is really standing there.
Cas clearly doesn't like Samuel. He's not one for bragging but he can't help that Crysler building comment to let Samuel know that - if that's they way Castiel chooses to look at it - Samuel is still just an unimportant little human. He just doesn't usually choose to look at humans that way any more.
If you ask me, then the fact that Samuel has heard about Cas and that the first thing Bobby asked last episode was if Dean had called Cas means that Cas is part of the family by now. Even if he isn't around all the time it is Sam and Dean and Castiel and everyone knows that then angel is part of Team Free Will.
Checking Samuel's soul was probably Cas's idea but he still waits for Dean's permission before he goes for it. Cas is the one who knows what to do but it is still Dean's issue they're dealing with.
When Christian comes rushing in, shouldn't Cas be able to tell that he's a demon? Also obviously Samuel didn't make a deal with Crowley or Cas would have seen the mark on his soul like he did Balthazar's. Makes me wonder how exactly Crowley controls Samuel. I assume it has something to do with Mary.
I don't particularly like that they use the civil war in Heaven to get rid of Castiel in this episode. I hope it won't turn into another search for God storyline where we never get to see what is going on but that is just mentioned once in a while to give us a reason why Cas is busy. I want this to be a proper storyline on screen.
I, however, do like how Castiel has finally got the hang of sarcasm.
"Of course, your problems always come first."
He's so deadpan, you almost can't tell if it wasn't for the context and the way Cas slightly narrows his eyes. Dean does look a little confused too.
I really don't care much for the Campbells and we don't learn a lot from this vampire hunt other than Sam knows about catching and torturing the alphas. And once again someone has "big plans" for Sam.
I had a feeling that Crowley, the new king of Hell, was behind everything but I still squeed when he turned up. Two questions though: What exactly does Crowley want with purgatory. I mean, come on, it's not just the vicinity to hell. Crowley looks like he's having big plans. And, two, how exactly did he become king of Hell? Before Lucifer got out of the cage, Azazal and later Lilith seemed to be pretty much in control but they were mainly working for Lucifer. Now Lucifer is back in the cage, the Apocalypse is not happening and I imagine that Hell is in a similar state as Heaven. Everyone is running havoc because there is no big master plan any more. So what I'm wondering is, if Crowley just took his little army of crossroads demons and crowned himself king of Hell or if Hell is actually following his lead. But if he crowned himself, which sounds like the more likely explanation, then where did he get the mojo from to resurrect Sam and Samuel. If that was him. Crowley might be working for someone. He's a demon after all so there's no way of telling what of the things he claims is actually true.
But even though Crowley may be bluffing the risk is too high so basically the boys do have to work for him now until they find a way to figure out what is really going on. I have to say, I rather like this set-up.
