#The writers were so damn inconsistent about Castiel’s lying abilities in general #but one thing that did always seem to remain the same was Balthazar’s ability to see right through him no matter what #He knows when the war isn’t going well for him no matter how strong Castiel tries to act #He knows when Castiel is lying to him #He sees when Castiel is breaking down so clearly #and it all just breaks my heart that CAS can’t see that- how well Balthazar sees HIM