[The whole drive back, Castiel closes his eyes and tries to manage the pain. It's much better than it was initially because of the ointment it's been wrapped in, but that doesn't mean it's not throbbing and burning.
Even then, the dragon searches for his hand and his attention, and Castiel runs his uninjured palm over the ridges of its scales.
Once they arrive, Castiel doesn't protest when Dean grabs for the dragon, as he realizes it would be a terrible idea for him to try and carry it while already hurt. He follows Dean and Sam inside, at least managing to carry one of the duffle bags with him on the way in.
As soon as the dragon's set down, it works its way out of the sack and peers at the wide, new area, sniffing its way around like it's a dog rather than some ancient creature. Castiel watches it for a few moments before nodding and turning his attention to Sam.]
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Even then, the dragon searches for his hand and his attention, and Castiel runs his uninjured palm over the ridges of its scales.
Once they arrive, Castiel doesn't protest when Dean grabs for the dragon, as he realizes it would be a terrible idea for him to try and carry it while already hurt. He follows Dean and Sam inside, at least managing to carry one of the duffle bags with him on the way in.
As soon as the dragon's set down, it works its way out of the sack and peers at the wide, new area, sniffing its way around like it's a dog rather than some ancient creature. Castiel watches it for a few moments before nodding and turning his attention to Sam.]
Did you buy some meat?