E/O Challenge: Play

Play: verb - (used without object) to exercise or employ oneself in diversion, amusement, or recreation.

Spoilers: Tag to 8.11: LARP and the Real Girl

A/N1: Holy crap, but I absolutely loved this episode; and the ending just may have been one of the best endings ever. Still, I'm greedy and wanted a little more.

A/N2: Thanks to Kailene for the beta.

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And the Real Men

"In every real man a child is hidden that wants to play."

Friedrich Nietzsche

German philosopher

1844–1900

"Dude."

There was laughter in Dean's voice; something Sam hadn't heard in a very long time.

"You're a mess."

Dean sounded…happy.

Sam felt happy; and that realization came with another that nearly stole his breath. For the first time in a year, there was no guilt tearing holes through that joy.

He looked at Dean, red and white paint smeared, wig askew; and that ever-present tightness in his chest eased. "One to talk," he quipped, blinking back tears

"Yeah." Dean smiled. "But, we kicked ass."

Sam laughed.

Dean bumped his shoulder. His eyes were bright. "We should play more often."