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21. Halo
"Hey, Cas?" Dean said.
"Hmm?" Castiel lazily opened his eyes and looked up at Dean, who was staring at him oddly. Why was Dean looking at him like that?
"This is probably a stupid question but…" Dean shifted.
"No question is stupid, Dean," Castiel smiled. "It is only the answer that can be stupid."
Dean snorted.
"Do angels have halos?" he asked in a rush. Castiel frowned. Why did Dean want to know that?
"Why do you wish to know?" he asked. Dean looked mortified.
"Never mind," he said. "It's stupid. I was just wondering."
"Don't be afraid to ask me anything, Dean," Castiel said firmly. Why did Dean feel so bad about asking a question? Castiel would always give him an answer if he could! "I will always answer you as best as I can. In answer to your question: yes, angels do have halos."
"Oh." They sat in silence for a moment. "What do they look like?"
Castiel sighed.
"It is difficult to describe in human terms," he said. "The simplest way to describe an angel's true form is as a multidimensional wavelength of celestial intent. Halos are simply a part of this energy. I suppose it is difficult because angels do not have 'heads' in the traditional sense. But yes, an angel's true form is surrounded by a halo of energy. I – I do not know how to properly explain it."
"It's okay, Cas," Dean chuckled. Castiel smiled at Dean's grin. "I was just curious. One of life's greatest mysteries has finally been solved."
"I thought the answer to the mystery of life was forty two," Castiel frowned. This was a piece of information that Metatron had implanted into his head but he didn't know what it meant. Dean seemed to know because he whooped loudly.
"Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy!" he said. "At least Metadouche gave you something good, Cas!"
Castiel didn't know why Dean was happy but he had managed to make Dean smile twice in the last two minutes. Mission accomplished!