It was strange to hear a human describe being inhabited by an angel in that way, but Castiel had seen Michael's true form many times, and he didn't even have to think twice about what Adam was referring to. If he could cower under Michael's Grace, then what would it do to a human?

That helped it click, helped Castiel see things from Adam's side. Adam was being so difficult about this because deep down, he was frightened. In a way, he had good reason to be. Angels were, when you got right down to it, fearsome and dangerous creatures.

Castiel was quiet for a moment as he rolled that all over in his mind. "I realize," he said eventually. "But avoiding the Mirrors and Michael was my only intention with that suggestion. If you have a better one, then you can offer it."

They could go down to the shoreline, or even to that hedge maze. It didn't matter, so long as it was outside.