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Hm.
[There's a pause, and Delight considers this for a moment, before nodding toward her.]
I can give you what you need. But in return... you frequent your hospital, do you not? I've seen the way the others have decorated it with paint. I want you to do the same to my temple. Paint the walls in a way that will bring others joy, and then I'll give you your color.
[There's a pause, and Delight considers this for a moment, before nodding toward her.]
I can give you what you need. But in return... you frequent your hospital, do you not? I've seen the way the others have decorated it with paint. I want you to do the same to my temple. Paint the walls in a way that will bring others joy, and then I'll give you your color.
[ she... was not expecting that. But it was definitely not the worst thing to ever do, although whether anyone could tell what she was attempting to paint is another story entirely.
... Still, it was better than trying to tell people nice things or something equally feelsy. ]
I can give it a go. Can't promise it'll be great. [ although she does have ideas. Implementation might be the only problem. ]
... Still, it was better than trying to tell people nice things or something equally feelsy. ]
I can give it a go. Can't promise it'll be great. [ although she does have ideas. Implementation might be the only problem. ]
As long as it's cheerful then I'm sure it'll be alright.
[She has faith in you!!]
You can get others to help, if you like.
[She has faith in you!!]
You can get others to help, if you like.
I've seen you around, but I don't believe we've spoken!!
I'm glad you liked the fireflies. What did you want to say?
I'm glad you liked the fireflies. What did you want to say?
No. I'll just create it when you're done.
[She seems pleased with that arrangement, though.]
Is that all?
[She seems pleased with that arrangement, though.]
Is that all?
I hear that the gods sometimes grant wishes to those who are willing to pay the price. There is something I'd like.
People would have me think that I should feel guilty for helping you, but I experienced a dream granted by you - with my brother, Lucifer - and I don't think you mean any harm. I'm grateful, truly.
Do you know anything about bees?
People would have me think that I should feel guilty for helping you, but I experienced a dream granted by you - with my brother, Lucifer - and I don't think you mean any harm. I'm grateful, truly.
Do you know anything about bees?
I'm glad it brought you joy!!
I don't. What are they?
I don't. What are they?
That's what we're trying to say, but we all seem to take the blame for it anyway.
Bees are insects. They're very much like your fireflies, however they live in a nest, a hive, thousands of them, all together. They're industrious little fellows, collecting nectar from the trees and flowers for their queen, which they turn into honey, and in turn they help the flowers to reproduce, and help trees to bear fruit.
They're yellow and black, and have stingers on their tails, however if they sting someone they die, so they only attack if threatened. Mmm...they have transparent wings, and when they fly they make a lovely bzzz sound. Bzz bzz. Oh--and they dance! Instead of talking, you see.
[ What else can he say about bees? ]
Honey is very sweet, and pleasant. People enjoy it. And really, people need bees. Without them there is no function, no balance.
I miss them very much. Of my father's Creation, they're one of my favorite things. I can spend hours watching them.
They're yellow and black, and have stingers on their tails, however if they sting someone they die, so they only attack if threatened. Mmm...they have transparent wings, and when they fly they make a lovely bzzz sound. Bzz bzz. Oh--and they dance! Instead of talking, you see.
[ What else can he say about bees? ]
Honey is very sweet, and pleasant. People enjoy it. And really, people need bees. Without them there is no function, no balance.
I miss them very much. Of my father's Creation, they're one of my favorite things. I can spend hours watching them.
I understand your suspicion. It's easy to believe that we hold all the cards.
[Well, Castiel's knowledge of bees is quite impressive.]
They sound lovely!! I can see why you miss them.
I think if you put my fireflies into a hive of thousands, you might knock yourself out though...
They sound lovely!! I can see why you miss them.
I think if you put my fireflies into a hive of thousands, you might knock yourself out though...
[ Just a little. ]
I think so too. I enjoy your fireflies very much, but they aren't quite the same.
Does everything that you create have that emotional effect on others? It would be inconvenient.
I think so too. I enjoy your fireflies very much, but they aren't quite the same.
Does everything that you create have that emotional effect on others? It would be inconvenient.
You're asking me to create these things, aren't you?
I don't think I can. It would be too much, too many little lives.
I'm sorry.
I don't think I can. It would be too much, too many little lives.
I'm sorry.
[ Don't be offended by the little pause he makes now. He's disappointed, and there's no other way to describe it. But he does understand. He knows how this kind of power works, and it's almost in some ways a relief to think that she isn't strong enough to give life to them. ]
I understand.
I have two of your fireflies. I've named them, but they seem to be tiring. Is there anything that you can do to prolong their lifespan, at least?
I understand.
I have two of your fireflies. I've named them, but they seem to be tiring. Is there anything that you can do to prolong their lifespan, at least?
Aw, that's so cute!! What are their names?
Are they named after happy things? Can you explain to me why you like them?
I can expand their lifespan if you tell me more about your attachment to them!!
Are they named after happy things? Can you explain to me why you like them?
I can expand their lifespan if you tell me more about your attachment to them!!
Their names are Sam and Dean, after my friends. I haven't always I haven't had friends, before. There were family, and some of them were friendly, but it was always about our purpose, our duty. Sam and Dean are the first friends I've known, by definition of my choosing them, and them choosing me. When I came here, scared and afraid, they took me in, forgave me, protected me.
I care for them very much, and your fireflies gave me the same feelings I have when I'm with them. Sam and Dean had collected them, and gave them to me. With them, as with their namesakes, I felt happy, and safe, so that even when I was alone I wasn't alone. So I named them after my friends, whom I love, who make me happy. It seemed like the right thing to do.
At night, when they sleep and I do not, I sit and watch them dance behind the glass. It's more than enough to satisfy me, although it is bittersweet; I wish I could let them have more room, without worrying about them leaving me. I like them very much, you see.
I care for them very much, and your fireflies gave me the same feelings I have when I'm with them. Sam and Dean had collected them, and gave them to me. With them, as with their namesakes, I felt happy, and safe, so that even when I was alone I wasn't alone. So I named them after my friends, whom I love, who make me happy. It seemed like the right thing to do.
At night, when they sleep and I do not, I sit and watch them dance behind the glass. It's more than enough to satisfy me, although it is bittersweet; I wish I could let them have more room, without worrying about them leaving me. I like them very much, you see.
You seem to value these fireflies a great deal. I'm glad they've brought you joy.
Very well. I will extend their lifespans for you. I hope you continue to enjoy them!!
Very well. I will extend their lifespans for you. I hope you continue to enjoy them!!
Thank you. If there's ever anything else I can do for you, please let me know.
Thank you, I will!
For your part, please continue to spread joy, however you can. That would help me out a lot!
For your part, please continue to spread joy, however you can. That would help me out a lot!
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