[The problem is, there isn't much optimism left in Dean; he doesn't know how to be reassuring here. The days of blindly knowing that everything will work out alright in the end if only everyone involved tries hard enough are over.
He considers pointing out that that place was powerful, clearly capable scrambling brains, personalities, and perception permanently; he could even back it up with experience, though not with the tower they just escaped. A part of him still thinks it's kinder to make sure people understand that the worst can and will happen, so they're ready if it does and relieved if it doesn't; but he hesitates.]
That can happen. Under stress. That place was... stressful for her.
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He considers pointing out that that place was powerful, clearly capable scrambling brains, personalities, and perception permanently; he could even back it up with experience, though not with the tower they just escaped. A part of him still thinks it's kinder to make sure people understand that the worst can and will happen, so they're ready if it does and relieved if it doesn't; but he hesitates.]
That can happen. Under stress. That place was... stressful for her.
Probably better, back here.