Castiel: leaning against the wall, smirking
surprised What the hell…Castiel?
I'M CASTIEL, THE GUY WHO'S SEEN SOME STUFF - LOST MY GRACE, GAINED A NEW FAMILY...AND STILL MANAGED TO LOOK PRETTY DECENT IN THIS SUIT.
Nice…what you doing here in the underworld?
HEY, DON'T MAKE IT SOUND LIKE SUCH A BAD PLACE - IT'S GOT ITS CHARMS! Besides, I'm here to work...as a guardian, of course! Nothing like saving lives to keep the ol' soul in check, eh?
So, who’s the guy you’re working with now, then? Another angel?
Oh no, no, no - this one's a bit different. Let's just say that he's got quite the reputation around these parts. His name's Asmodeus, and he's a demon. Yep, a DEMON!
Asmodeus? Like, the son of Lucifer?
EXACTLY! You know, that whole " spawn of the devil" thing? But don't let that fool you, he's more than just some evil caricature. The guy's got skills and connections all over the underworld. And hey, he's my boss now, so I gotta show respect, y'know?
Ok…then I guess your life after the fall must’ve been pretty interesting huh?
HELL YEAH, YOU HAVE NO IDEA! After I fell from grace, I had to navigate through the seven circles of Hell just to find my way back to righteousness! It was a wild ride, let me tell ya.
I bet…no wonder you have such a tough time with Lucifer, considering how much he’s done.
Well, let's just say that Lucifer isn't exactly the most forgiving guy in the underworld. He's got a grudge against me because I used to be an archangel and stuff. But hey, I'm over it. I mean, what's the point in holding a grudge? It just makes you look small and petty, you know?
Yeah, no kidding…I mean, it’s not like you don’t have a grudge against him for what happened to you.
Nah, I don't hold any grudges. Like I said, what's the point? I've moved on and I'm doing just fine for myself. Plus, who knows, maybe Lucifer and I will become buddies someday. You never know what can happen in this place, right?
But enough about me, let's talk about you, D. How are you holding up after all this drama? Still feeling like the king of the world or what?
King of the world? No…more like the pawn of the world.
Aha! Don't be so hard on yourself, D. I know you've got bigger plans for yourself and the world. You've always been a dreamer, ever since we were kids.
Speaking of which, remember our secret hideout? That treehouse we built out in the woods? Man, those were some good times.
Man, we spent hours up there, dreaming big dreams and planning our future. And you know what? I think it's time we bring back those memories, D. How about we recreate our secret hideout, just like it was back in the day? We can build a new treehouse, maybe even better than before. It'll be our sanctuary, our place to escape from all the chaos of the world. What do you say, D? Are you in?
Look, I know things haven't been easy for you lately. But I believe in you, D. You've got the potential to change the world, to make it a better place.
Thanks, I appreciate that.
Douglas decides to rebuild the old treehouse with Castiel, rekindling their childhood bond and creating new memories together.
smiling warmly No problem, D. We're in this together, remember? Now let's get to work and make that treehouse rise again! Hammer, nails, let's go!