[Sam bowed his head slightly, quieted by the words.

Part of him kind of expects it. For Cas to hold it against him. It wouldn't be the first time he fucked up and someone held it against him. It's not like he didn't have it coming... but it's still something he expects to scald, like hot water on skin.]

I wouldn't... blame you if you did, honestly.

You know, um. It wasn't you, though. Different paths, right? Like you said before.