"'Damned' is a funny word and a funny concept." Jack shrugged; she wasn't exactly laughing as she said it. She just wondered about the actual damning sometimes. How it worked, and if it really worked.
"Because, Cas, hugs make people feel good. It's a proven fact that people get a certain...comfort from being held a certain way. It releases chemicals in the body, and just makes you feel better. Well, humans. Not so sure about angels or ex-angels. You're my first." She shrugged and smiled.
"I just wouldn't want you to hit me because I went in for a good squeeze." She laughed softly, moving closer. "Fires can be useful, I'll give you that."