[the one-sided hug is even more of an indication of just how far apart the two of them are. sure, castiel may not have been the most enthusiastic recipient of a hug. but he'd still responded each time. had still returned the hug, even briefly. it was always more than this.
that castiel doesn't return the hug only has jack's hold tightening. at least at first. just long enough to remind himself that, memories or not, this is still castiel, and that should be enough. it's more than he'll ever get, back home.]
I'd like that. I...want us to be friends.
[which is why he finally forces himself to step back again, despite that loss of warmth leaving a heavy feeling in his chest. castiel is still here, still alive. and that's what he needs to focus on.]
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that castiel doesn't return the hug only has jack's hold tightening. at least at first. just long enough to remind himself that, memories or not, this is still castiel, and that should be enough. it's more than he'll ever get, back home.]
I'd like that. I...want us to be friends.
[which is why he finally forces himself to step back again, despite that loss of warmth leaving a heavy feeling in his chest. castiel is still here, still alive. and that's what he needs to focus on.]