Protection. [ righty right. dean examines the ring for a beat more, a second or two of simply looking at it, and then drops his hand away, focus back on cas. ]

M'sure its power will be put to the test sooner rather than later.

[ because yeah, this place.

the last part has him pausing, hesitating... ]

Right.

[ don't expect a thank you!!!! ]

You give one of these to everyone you invite over?