SPN 6x18 with screencaps, while I adjust to having these feeeeeeeelings

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Second half of my SPN double-header.

OMG THIS EP! *_____*

Caps by soopie

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[setissma]

And in conclusion: Dean's hair in that last cap? YES, PLEASE.

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All mussed up and a little sweaty. Rumpled hat hair.

UNF GUNSLINGER DEAN. *thud*

[setissma]

Mm bedhead.

[blackcat333_99]

But all during S6, Dean's has shown how hard he leans on Castiel -- people are sometimes hardest on the ones they think a lot of -- Castiel is Dean's Big Damn Hero, and I think Dean doesn't know quite what to do with this friendship. Not saying Dean doesn't deserve some criticism, but it's not like Castiel has always been super sweet to Dean, either. Yes. This. I think -- okay, Dean *could* express more appreciation for Castiel, true fax. But... if I may draw a behavioral comparison of sorts: There are times when characters on the show (i.e. Bobby or Sam) are seen being *ahem* MEEN TO DEAN, yelling at him to step up, to do this or forgive that, etc. Reminding him that family's supposed to make you miserable, or whatever. And while those moments sometimes irritate me greatly, because I'm thinking: "DUDE. HE'S HUMAN. Cut him a break for not being Superman all the time." Except -- they put this pressure on him because it's an expression of belief in him, that he CAN step up, be the bigger man, do what has to be done. Being

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they put this pressure on him because it's an expression of belief in him, that he CAN step up, be the bigger man, do what has to be done. Being taken for granted not because they don't appreciate him, but because they need him and count on him that much.This. John did it and Bobby does it. Dean doing it Castiel doesn't scan to me as particularly paternal, it's more a friendship dynamic, but Dean is doing something similar, and it's possibly helping to perpetuate Castiel's messed up headspace. If they had time, if Dean were more the sit down and talk type, he might grok onto something gone off the rails with Castiel sooner. That look on his face here seems like he's starting to get it, or at the least he's responding to the realization that Castiel is injured and tired

[nyoka]

Awesome recap hon. You make such a great point about Dean and Castiel's relationship. As always your POV is so appreciated <3333

[dotfic]

♥ They both have such issues. I ship Dean's issues/Castiel's issues.

I'm trying not to think ahead too much -- the heartbreak if there isn't a good follow-through. :/

[counteragent]

Aw, I love your love. I thought the plot was awful, but all of the things you post about here are indeed made of win.

Also? I AM SO SCARED THEY WILL TAKE SAM N' DEAN AWAY AGAIN. I actualy am holding myself back from squeeing over the brothers because I'm afraid we're being set up for a fall (no spoilers--just my feeling).

I am still terrified of RoboSam and how emotionally gutted I was by that whole storyline. Help meeeeeeeeeeeee.

PS You are right about Dean and Cas, of course. I actually really wish we were seeing more of Castiel's storyline. It's where the lack of budget really hurts the show, I think. How much more amazing would the Rachel scene have been if she'd been backed by a group of dissenters?

[dotfic]

I was trying not to squee at all. Because now I'm all excited and hearts-for-eyes again, and I have no doubt I'll be irritated at the show again later. Oh but they have to be done messing with Sam&Dean and breaking them apart. ENOUGH. D:

4 eps left.

We didn't get nearly enough Castiel pov and if they're going to do this war in heaven thing, it's kind of silly how it was *entirely* off screen. We're given hints and clues as to the scale of it, the politics and we're told it's a war but as usual SPN sometimes relies too much on telling not showing.

At least it's starting to feel like Castiel is more solidly tangled up with Sam and Dean's story, and that the show is paying attention to those friendships -- he isn't just Plot Exposition Convenience Guy.

[zimshan]

Also? I AM SO SCARED THEY WILL TAKE SAM N' DEAN AWAY AGAIN. I actually am holding myself back from squeeing over the brothers because I'm afraid we're being set up for a fall (no spoilers--just my feeling).

THIS. I'm taking all the brotherly moments with a grain of salt right now. Storing it in my pocket knowing we'll be needing them for the rainy days that must be around the corner...

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Snatch the brotherly moments and RUN.

This show is mean, on so many different counts, I can't count on Sam and Dean being okay, I can't count on them doing right by Castiel, and I definitely can't count on them to stop breaking my heart by slaughtering supporting character after supporting character unnecessarily.

It makes me nervous to be this happy and flaily over it but hey, let's enjoy it while it lasts, right? At least this refills my SPN tank o' love a little.

[tabby333]

I loved Sam and Dean, right from the first moments with the nerdiness about Colt's journal. There was so much affection between them.

I adore Dean and love Cas more. I like that Rachel voiced what some viewers have been thinking. It might help Dean to stop and see Cas in a more realistic light. I haven't known what to make of the interplay between them this season. It's clear Dean cares about Cas but at the same time, he has been a little demanding. On the other hand, Dean has offered to help but Cas has kept him at arm's length.

I find your interpretation interesting. I'm hopeful that the Winchesters prove to be understanding when everything is revealed. I fear, if anything Cas has done involves Sam's soul, there will be no ready forgiveness.

I'm quivering with anticipation and fear for Cas. May I also say, Misha has been doing an awesome job with Cas. His ragged appearance, his soulful eyes, his body language. Everything he does speaks to Cas's trouble.

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Their nerdiness over the journal filled me with glee. It's like they're having fun with the process of hunting again, the research and their hunting geekery.

It's been wonderful, post 6x11, to see them *liking* each other again. S5 had a few strong Sam and Dean moments but there was little sense that they enjoyed each other's company -- there was love and loyalty, but almost no joy. So for that, I'm grateful to S6, even though I'd prefer not to have to rewatch too much Robo!Sam.

Castiel's story scares me -- I want to believe there's a redemption on the way and the Winchesters won't write him off as helplessly lost. :( It seems like they would be the first people to understand, and yet we don't know how deep their attachment really runs.

Misha is rocking it. He's so good.