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I thought the scene with Dean shaving was really well done.
Thank you. It was another scene that was really important but quite difficult. Not to write, so much, but more that I knew that it could go wrong, or just come off as false. And yes, absolutely, re. Dean worrying about Sam's reaction more than that he'd cut himself. I think that is part of the shame he's feeling at this time.
The instant I realized Dean had no intention of telling Sam about the red eyes from the man’s dream I thought he deserved a spanking...
That was definitely intentional and planned, both on my part and Dean's. Hee! I'm glad it created a bit of mystery but still made sense overall. And, I'm glad that you caught why it is that the man didn't want to tell his wife about his dreams. That was just sort of slipped in there.
Loved the grilled cheese... That seems very true to life, and at the same time true to character.I'm glad that whole scene worked for you. I wasn't sure if I
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Yes! That's actually what I meant. It might not have been clear in the fic or in my comments, but that's what I was trying to establish. The spanking is part of it, as is the dom/sub type stuff between Sam and Dean, but those are just elements, examples; what's at the heart of it all is what you described.
In my mind, Dean is strong and brave, but he's had to work so hard and take on so much responsibility, and at such a young age, and it all had enormous effects on his self-image, sense of security, emotional needs, etc. He needs that rock that John was, that sense of constancy and leadership, but to get that from his Sammy seems shameful, just as you described it. Getting to the point where he can let go emotionally and allow someone else to take care of him is huge, and it's his first step towards healing, not just from Hell, but from an entire life of hardship, anxiety and trauma. I just want to snuggle him up; thank God we have a Sammy to do it!
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I thought the scene with Dean shaving was really well done.
Thank you. It was another scene that was really important but quite difficult. Not to write, so much, but more that I knew that it could go wrong, or just come off as false. And yes, absolutely, re. Dean worrying about Sam's reaction more than that he'd cut himself. I think that is part of the shame he's feeling at this time.
The instant I realized Dean had no intention of telling Sam about the red eyes from the man’s dream I thought he deserved a spanking...
That was definitely intentional and planned, both on my part and Dean's. Hee! I'm glad it created a bit of mystery but still made sense overall. And, I'm glad that you caught why it is that the man didn't want to tell his wife about his dreams. That was just sort of slipped in there.
Loved the grilled cheese... That seems very true to life, and at the same time true to character.I'm glad that whole scene worked for you. I wasn't sure if I ( ... )
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In my mind, Dean is strong and brave, but he's had to work so hard and take on so much responsibility, and at such a young age, and it all had enormous effects on his self-image, sense of security, emotional needs, etc. He needs that rock that John was, that sense of constancy and leadership, but to get that from his Sammy seems shameful, just as you described it. Getting to the point where he can let go emotionally and allow someone else to take care of him is huge, and it's his first step towards healing, not just from Hell, but from an entire life of hardship, anxiety and trauma. I just want to snuggle him up; thank God we have a Sammy to do it!
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