( it takes dean a second to remember exactly — all of that was a long time ago, long enough that it feels distant, tucked away inside his brain with all the other shit that's happened that seemed like the end of the world. he thought things were bad then? funny how hindsight works.

of course, the time disparity explains ... a lot. but they probably shouldn't spend too much time unpacking that. )

That long ago, huh? ( he's trying to keep it light. considering. ) A lot's happened since then. I can — give you the rundown. ( but before they get to that: ) There anywhere to get a decent drink around here?