[the archangel's response is a suspicious look because he doesn't believe you and maybe he is terrible enough to be abandoned because if this was a test-

And he failed -

He's always thought he'd known if he had been though. That some part of Crowley's behavior would be made more clear. But if it wasn't some sort of sudden change or physical alteration or-

Breathing. He closes his eyes and calms himself and folds his hands in his lap.]

I'm sorry. You scared me just now. At least when Crowley fell he had people who could share in his suffering but it-

[he holds up a hand more for himself then the boy] you asked. So I'll answer about the world. I don't know.

And I want you to think about that from my point of view because I almost died recently so I've had some time to try and see it from a human point of view, or at least begin to comprehend it.

[completely unaware of the bombshell he just dropped his voice slips into a school teacher tone.]

One. It's not entirely my call. Two. No matter what I say? It could happen without me. However much power I have, I can't go against her even if I wanted to. 3. If I said no there's nothing to prevent the other side from trying it anyway.

[he points]

Ask Crowley about his former coworkers. Ask them what they're really like.