026 + FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN BORN OF GOD OVERCOMES THE WORLD [video]

[trenchcoatedly]

[For once, Castiel is actually in his room. He's sitting on the bed. The wall behind him is scrawled with sigils (not counting the gentleman in the suit). He takes a deep breath, steadying himself.]]

It is my great honor to announce that Richie Gecko has graduated. He's returned to Mexico and will be waiting for his brother there.

I, too, will be departing soon. I owe my vessel his freedom, as I promised, and my friends in my universe may need my help. I can't say when I'll be departing, but it will be soon. Afterwards, I will no longer possess a physical form. If you need help or aid, you can call for me, however, and I will help you as much as I can. It make take me a few moments to locate you in the multiverse, but I will come.

I should be in the greenhouse if anyone would like to resolve any old conflicts with me.

[LOCKED to ANYA]
Is it too late to apologize for my conduct?

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[fuckingvisions]

[ Doyle's eyes are looking over the symbols on the wall in the background before he spoke.]

Richie's a free man huh? Well I suppose I should save congrads and I hope you'll be safe back home. Best wishes Castiel.

[trenchcoatedly]

Thank you, Doyle. And to you as well.

[je_suis_avec_toi]

[This is a grave face, but she's not crying.]

Fare thee well then. You will be missed.

I am truly grateful for all you've done for me.

Adieu, mon ami.

video;

[trenchcoatedly]

I'm sorry I couldn't do more, but this is an important promise for me to uphold.

If you ever need help, please call my name. I won't have a physical form, but if you are being attacked, I am a capable shield.

video;

[je_suis_avec_toi]

I'll remember. I hope I am never actually in that much danger again.[Remember the not crying thing? Well, take that back now.]

I keep seeing people's reactions when their friends leave, and I didn't understand. [But so far as she knows this is a forever departure, almost like he's dying.] I'll always remember you.

Do people pray for angels? Even if you say no, we will pray for you anyway. [Just like she prays for all their dead loved ones and friends.]

[impure_tale]

More's the pity.

[trenchcoatedly]

An unexpected comment, I admit.

[most_feared]

Take care of yourself. Even without a body.

[trenchcoatedly]

You, too. And know that I will take care of you, if you need a shield.

[Private]

[most_feared]

I'll throw in the one last thing I need.

You take care of your Dean, alright? I gotta figure he finds trouble in any universe. Don't let it drag him down, and be the invisible hand there to drag him back up. Not a lot of us got a gift for omniscience, and I figure I can take care of me and my own.

text; SO UNBELIEVABLY PRIVATE

[theonlyresponse]

[He's not going to respond. He's not. He doesn't owe anything, they're not friends, he didn't appreciate the gifts, he certainly won't miss having Castiel's presence around in the greenhouse.]

Goodbye.

Re: text; SO UNBELIEVABLY PRIVATE

[trenchcoatedly]

Goodbye.

If you are in danger, call for me. I am an effective shield.

text; private

[theonlyresponse]

[Don't reply, he tells himself. Don't, just don't.]

I'll keep that in mind.

[video]

[deadliestviper]

[There's a lot she could say to that, but all she replies with is:] Congratulations.

Re: [video]

[trenchcoatedly]

Thank you.

private

[surrenders]

Congratulations. [She wants to offer an apology for going behind his back all the time, but not this second. She doesn't know if she's ready yet, or if he's ready for it.]

Re: private

[trenchcoatedly]

THank you.

And thank you for all your help.

[syouko]

[This is the first notification she's yet heard about someone leaving via graduation. She still isn't sure about the account Arkady gave her, but the weird religious guy wouldn't lie to her on purpose, right?]

What did he do?

[trenchcoatedly]

He understood the flaws of his character, and in doing so took steps to correct them.

[scarlet_discord]

[It honestly takes her a while to reply. Every time someone who came her crueler or crazier than her gets out before she does it causes jealousy. She found someone to talk that out with before contacting Castiel.]

Hey, congratulations.

Look, uh...can we talk before you go? I just want to clear the air. I sort of figured something out.

[trenchcoatedly]

Thank you.

And I'd like that.

[nolongerhollow]

Success then! Ah, but you are leaving us. Good things do come to an end eventually, I suppose.

You have my thanks, and you will be in my thoughts. When we meet again I hope to have started building a new reputation for myself.

[trenchcoatedly]

I will always be watching over you, and if you are in need of a shield, all you need to do is call for me.

You've already started.

[fridgetothefire]

[Normally, Anya would hold a conversation this emotionally fraught through text. But if he wants to do this, she's going to make him look her in the eye, so video it is. When she answers, her voice is a quiet, precise murmur, contained.]

I can't stop you, now can I?

[trenchcoatedly]

[Castiel studies her for a few moments before he speaks.]

I understand that apologies are inadequate in comparison for the event of which they refer to; I only offer because I don't know any other way to express that I was wrong. If there is something I can do, a punishment or task I can undertake on your behalf, please let me know. I cannot change what I did, nor can I do anything to make you feel differently about it. I can only learn and move forward.