[ Oh. He'd taken that joke so very seriously. Castiel has been downtrodden if not cynical so far in their interactions, even when he's speaking of something supposedly positive like his fondness for humanity. It's unexpected to see this side of him, eager to please or possibly eager to prove himself trustworthy, Harold isn't sure.
Out of pure reflex he returns sarcastically, ] I'd be alarmed if you were watching me while I sleep. [ Especially since he's now sleeping in a tightly secured wing of the library; knowing someone could still get in, no matter how friendly, would send John into a tizzy. ]
Who's Dean?
[ It seems easier to ask that than acknowledge Castiel's sudden earnestness in looking after him. But it also seems perhaps somehow important to prove that Harold is willing to give him a chance. He's calculated the risks, so this isn't impulsive -- though he expects John to scold him later nonetheless -- but Harold has always been more willing to give chances than John. That's really how they'd met at all. And he is fascinated by Castiel and a little fond of him already.
So he reaches out for the cup of tea Castiel had poured for himself in expectant request. ]
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Out of pure reflex he returns sarcastically, ] I'd be alarmed if you were watching me while I sleep. [ Especially since he's now sleeping in a tightly secured wing of the library; knowing someone could still get in, no matter how friendly, would send John into a tizzy. ]
Who's Dean?
[ It seems easier to ask that than acknowledge Castiel's sudden earnestness in looking after him. But it also seems perhaps somehow important to prove that Harold is willing to give him a chance. He's calculated the risks, so this isn't impulsive -- though he expects John to scold him later nonetheless -- but Harold has always been more willing to give chances than John. That's really how they'd met at all. And he is fascinated by Castiel and a little fond of him already.
So he reaches out for the cup of tea Castiel had poured for himself in expectant request. ]