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SPN100 Challenge: rough

DEW Challenge: Castiel & science fiction

A chance, mistaken encounter brings back memories of rough times for Castiel. 100-word drabble.

Written for the 'Drabbles Every Weekend' challenge at SPN BigPretzel on LiveJournal. You should come visit, it ain't rough, it's smooth!

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Rough Times

With the sound of beating wings, Castiel appeared in the alley ready for any demonic activity.

He relaxed when the movement to his right was revealed as a homeless man, huddled beneath a pile of rags.

"Are you a spaceman?" croaked the wide-eyed, rough sleeper.

Castiel frowned. "No, I'm a..."

He paused, remembering his own, fortunately brief, experiences as a homeless human. He handed over a couple of bank notes-not much, but all he had-before flying off to his next destination.

"Beam me up, Scotty?" croaked the vagrant, hopefully.

Nothing happened.

"It was worth a try," he shrugged.

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