( dean could help steve out with clothes the next day, like qi'ra did for him, and max. the clothing provided leaves a lot to be desired and it doesn't keep anyone warm. back at the bar, dean explained he hunted before. he gives the cliff's notes version of what his mother did (saving people, hunting things), her premature death and how that sent his dad into the spiral of his wayward, neglectful childhood. he spins the end and drives it home, noting that there are witches and vampires and the like here, but he has learned they're people, too.

he made his mistakes, but for the most part he helped more than hindered.

he doesn't mention his trip to hell, his deaths, his time as a demon or as a vessel for the archangel michael. he leaves everything biblical out. that's not really night one for his friendship.

Oh. That's a good one. )

Working beside you.

( While his mind has been expanded with the possibility of what happens parallel to him and what Qi'ra experienced, he's still in the baby step part of his journey. He's able to reply with a straight face, though, after his jaw sets and he replies deliberately. )

I've poured myself into bed at four in the morning before. That wouldn't be on my bucket list.