uniquely qualified [SPN fanart, Sam/Castiel, PG]

[badbastion]

Title: uniquely qualified
Artist: badbastion
Pairing/Character: Sam/Castiel
Rating: PG
Warnings: none
Spoilers: If you're familiar with Castiel, you're ok
Summary: They never have to explain themselves





Sam and Castiel are uniquely qualified to comfort one another when one of them wakes up from nightmares of good intentions gone bad, of flashbacks of the cage, of the tremors and adrenaline and startles of ptsd, or even of something small like Dean being insensitive at exactly the wrong time.

They never have to explain themselves—unless they want to.

Comments

[sammichgirl]

This makes me squishy happy in a way unexpected! LOVE the fluzzy slippers. Sam's hair (it's official, I worship you for that alone.) And the simplicity of the black and white that isn't really black and white - more muted tones of softness and comfort.

[badbastion.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! Oh, there was no way this one could be hard-edged :) I know why it makes me squishy happy; Sam needs comfort and affection, I think, and while Dean is capable of providing it, he does it in a way that's kind of... eh, how do I say it. He does it obliquely. Not with hugs, but with bottle clinks and shared looks, and letting Sam drive or pick their restaurant, or letting Sam talk about feelings, or ribbing Sam in playful, affectionate ways. Rarely openly; no chick-flick moments. And Sam needs that kind of stuff, don't get me wrong. But I feel like Castiel is sincere and open about things, and inasmuch as he could provide physical comfort, he would do it happily with no pretense, and Sam could relax into it without wondering when he's going to be dumped onto the floor, lol.

Wow, speech! haha

Thanks! :)