006: [holo] glitchy mind

[fudgingkillyou]

There's a little kid wandering around Taxon. He looks incredibly lost, kind of scared, and completely clueless as to where he is. In fact, he's awfully small to be walking around by himself, and while Dean is exactly the type of six year old to pretend like he's big and brave and strong, he's actually sort of terrified.

There's no remembering that

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[location: sup mini!dean]

[caelitus]

He keeps telling himself that he won't get involved, but it's near impossible in such close quarters. Dean is alone and having another 'moment' - leaving him there in that state, assuming someone else will find him, would be irresponsible. Castiel makes sure to appear far enough away so as not to startle him.

"Dean."

[location: o hay uncle cas.]

[fudgingkillyou]

When Castiel pops up, Dean's expression is relieved and maybe even a little teary. In seconds, there is a Dean-shaped burr attached to Castiel's trenchcoat and leg.

"Uncle Cas! You found me!"

[caelitus]

The angel looks down at Dean as he does this, hesitantly putting a supposed-to-be comforting hand on the back of of the child's head.

"You shouldn't be out here alone."

[fudgingkillyou]

Dean stays where he is, hugging a little more tightly. The hand on his head does help, and it even reminds him a little of John. A little sniffle escapes Dean, and he buries his face in Castiel's coat.

"I don't know where I am. I lost home."

[caelitus]

He watches Dean with quiet curiosity and surprise, unmoving. This is new.

"I think your parents are coming for you. Don't worry."

[fudgingkillyou]

Dean looks up at Castiel, face wet. Stubbornly, Dean wipes at his face with his sleeve, and nods.

"Yeah. Dad... Mama said he was coming." Dean mumbles.

[caelitus]

He wonders if he should go before John shows up. Castiel gently attempts to separate himself a little from Dean.

"Then he should be here soon."

[fudgingkillyou]

Dean's having none of that. He clutches even more tightly. Castiel's going to have to shake him off if he wants to move.

"Uncle Cas?" Dean asks, a little less frightened now. "Mama always says angels are watchin' over me. Is that true, d'ya think?"

[caelitus]

Successfuly trapped, Cas gives up the escape attempt for now. This time disappearing doesn't seem to be an option.

The angel hesitates before answering the question, looking down at his charge's little face. "... Yes, Dean. They are."

[fudgingkillyou]

Dean gives Castiel a little smile. He likes that answer now. With a happy little sigh, Dean makes himself comfortable against Castiel's leg, feeling safe there.

[caelitus]

And Castiel just stays there, hand in the same place, watchful for any sign of Dean's father as the boy clings to his leg.