Castiel watched silently as everyone ate. He knew he had to get to work soon, but he didn't want to leave Abigail. He took advantage of the time he used to plot everything out in his head to stay by her. How they would get to the elixir and back in one piece. It'd be tough, but not impossible. Once he thought he had a plan he hesitated before letting out a sigh and getting to his feet. Some of the council members looked up at him, expecting him to make an announcement or command but he simply waved.
we should be back soon" he assured them, mainly Abby, and turned to leave. But not before gently kissing his girlfriend.
Cordelia said she was alright which wasn't great but it was a big improvement from how she had been the day before.
"But I might not be for long. Cas is taking me out to war." Leon immediately dropped his fork and looked at her in horror.
"What? No! Why you?". It was too early to go back into war, and out of all the people on the house why did it have to be his best friend? She had already been injured the night before. She was in no condition to fight.
"Tell him to take someone else" he half commanded, only to be startled by a knock at the door. Followed by Castiel's voice.
"Time to go Lia" the god called through the door. Leon simply turned to glare.
