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@mynder

Castiel was aware of some of siblings presence within Deathclan. 

Azrael and Ariel fled here for their own reasons. Their parents had requested that both he and Michael and look after them. As far as he was aware, Michael was unaware of Castiel. However, Castiel would not be carrying out his orders as he anticipated Michael would. Likely, Michael would attempt to give Azrael constant surveillance, which would likely make the eldest female among their siblings uncomfortable. 

Castiel planned to assist Ariel only if her life was in fatal danger or if she requested it. At other times... He wished to live life without his family having a paw in everything as it was before. 

Though, running across Azrael was not in his plans. Though, he was suspicious of her actions, having murdered Zachariah before she left. Zachariah was not well liked, often attempting to control their siblings barring Michael. This often lead to Gabriel disappearing for days at a time.

"... Azrael." He greeted.

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@castielwinchester

Azrael felt herself twitch slightly. How many more of her siblings were going to show up in DeathClan? Castiel was probably here to keep an eye on her as well. As far as she knew though, Castiel had always wanted to do his own thing. So he could be here on his own vacation or something.

Hopefully his own vacation. Turning a dark golden gaze towards her gray tabby brother, Azrael idly licked a tongue down her own dark brown tabby fur.

" Castiel. " she replied neutrally. " How many more of you guys are going to show up in DeathClan? " her voice held a note of incredulity.

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"I am not sure."

Castiel responded truthfully. "There is a possibility Gabriel and Balthazar may come, for their own amusement." It was no secret among his siblings that Balthazar and Gabriel tended to disappear for days at a time. It would not be a stretch for them to leave their parents altogether and come. Balthazar was a brother that Castiel felt he was closest to. Despite his personality seemingly being more compatible with Gabriel's, Balthazar frequently elected to spend time with Castiel. That is, when the tom wasn't missing.

"Father requested I follow after Ariel. Shortly after you left us, Ariel followed. I... Have spoken with Michael. He seems to believe that constant surveillance of you is how he will satisfy our Father." He paused. "I do not plan on taking such measures with Ariel. If she requests help or is in fatal danger, I shall lend my assistance." He shifted uncomfortably. "I wish to... Experience life on my own, without aid."

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Azrael simply blinked at Castiel's words, though her eyes glittered in amusement. Inwardly, she was kind of freaking out. Everyone of her family in DeathClan heck no! When Lucifer got enough to venture the world on his own, it would be a nightmare if he chose to follow after his elder siblings. Good Dark Pool.

" Ariel would probably appreciate that. " Azrael admitted, as if it was painful for her to do so. " Michael has taken to trailing me everywhere. " Shaking her head, Azrael blinked at her sibling. " I kind of wish he would let off a little; I feel like I'm getting no privacy. "

Pointing her ears towards Castiel, Azrael let a little smirk twitch coyly on her face. " How have you been, Cas? Been thinking about you recently. " she inquired curiously.

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Castiel was thankful for Azrael's words.

Despite Azrael being younger, he was not Michael. He took value in the words of his younger siblings. He held no delusions that age allowed him to be above them. He cocked his head. "Do you wish for me to speak to Michael?" He offered.

He watched Azrael with his crystal blue eyes. "I am... Fine." He answered vaguely.

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Azrael felt her face up. " I- er- if you wouldn't mind? " she requested quietly. " I know Mikey can be grumpy, but I do love him. He can be.. overwhelming at times. "

Shaking her head, the younger female shot her older brother a stern look. The older cat should know that she didn't like vague things. She liked being told things that were at face value. All those vague stuff.. Blegh.

However, she didn't prod. " Find any lady friends recently? " she teased gently.

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Castiel simply nodded in response.

"I will speak to Michael." He promised, though he wasn't sure if Michael would listen. He... Did not take to criticism well. From their parents he would often take it to extremes and it made everyone else uncomfortable. From others... He often reasserted to himself that he was correct. It made dealing with their eldest brother rather... Difficult. However, as Castiel was closest to Michael in age, he was most receptive to Castiel's advice. However, that was relative. 

He was confused by the stern look Azrael gave him. Was his answer not adequate.

He was even more confused by the question Azrael posed. "I encountered a rude female on my way here." He responded, uncertain what his answer was meant to accomplish.

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Azrael cast Castiel a grateful look, before batting gently at a strand of grass near her tail. Then she blinked at the older male, before letting out a brief peal of laughter. A rude female? Mentally cackling, she struggled to hide her amusement.

" Hehehe. " was the only sound that escaped her after a bit. Seemed like she couldn't hide it. Choking on the giggles that wanted to escape, Azrael flexed her claws in an effort to remain not-amused.

Oh whatever. " Tell me about the encounter? " she inquired curiously, golden eyes curious and amused.

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Castiel was admittedly confused by the sudden outburst.

Azrael was... Giggling and seemed to be struggling to keep further sounds of amusement internal. He cocked his head. Then Azrael requested that he tell of the encounter. He cleared his throat.

"I had entered the territory that Deathclan has claimed for itself. I had... Not yet found Michael. I discovered the female first. She... Did not appear to be friendly. I had planned on seeking out Michael myself, but she quickly took notice of me and demanded I introduce myself. I explained my purpose. She... Began to stare. Then muttered to herself. She does not appear to be very fond of Michael. She had... Several creative ways to describe Michael." He shifted uncomfortably. "It would appear Michael angered her and she nearly tore off an ear. She was rather suspicious of me. But she did bring me to Michael's den that he had chosen. She and Michael... Had a second confrontation. She... Nearly tore off his other ear. She then left. I do not believe she is very fond of our family due to association with Michael. I used more caution than Michael and she appears to tolerate me. She called me a nerd." He finished with his story.

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Azrael gave Castiel a rather amused stare. She would so pay to see that particular encounter. Must have been hilarious to watch for bystanders. Blinking at Castiel's gray and white face, she felt her whiskers twitch lightly. After Castiel's tale, Azrael gave a fond sigh and gently prodded his flank.

" Cas, you are a nerd, silly goose. " she blinked at Castiel again. " I would have paid to see that encounter between those two. Michael isn't one to be.. what's the word.. magnanimous. " Her golden eyes gained a distinctly amused sheen.

Her whiskers twitched fondly. " Our family isn't one to win family award of the year, Cas. Technically speaking, everyone's a nerd. " a cheeky smile formed on her face. " But yeah. Not a lot of cats like our family. "

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Castiel huffed.

Azrael seemed to enjoy the story of Michael being assaulted by one of the resident Deathclanners. She gave a sigh and prodded him. Azrael was the one to frequently call him a nerd. Balthazar insisted on calling him 'Cassie' and Gabriel came up with new titles for him everyday. Captain Side-Eyes was the most recent one... He wasn't sure where that had come from.

"That is true, I suppose. Michael is not friendly towards those not of our family." He sighed. "And... I suppose our family fails to follow conventions." He exhaled. "I would prefer if Michael did not alienate the members of Deathclan against our family. I would not wish your experience away from our family to be stained by Michael's actions."