"He makes decisions," Cas replied simply. "They lead him down a specific path and in the end when presented with the opportunity to stay or return to Heaven, he chooses to stay. The rest...I would say is customary to many people of our profession."
Cas didn't know if she were looking for a more spectacular answer than the one that was given, but that was the story. He'd learned to stop regretting it. After all, he'd been given things he never would have had otherwise. As for her remark regarding how real he was, he chose to ignore it. He was sitting beside her, so she had to learn to either believe or decide he was mentally challenged. She would not have been the first. "If I may, I would ask the same of how you managed to get into the business."
It was a blunt statement and he saw no reason not to be straightforward with it. As far as Cas was concerned, it was an equal trade. It was not a matter of sexism, given that he'd met several female hunters. All of whom who could hold their own in combat with his Anna being a primary example.
He tilted his head at the mention of the girl named Kai. "We are. I've...not encountered any Kai. But I may know of the man. Piotr Rasputin? He is large enough to fit the description. Though I don't believe he would harm anyone without good reason. I've fought alongside him twice now."