[Castiel is perhaps the best Shinki Alan could have asked for. Oh certainly he's a bit odd but it is in an endearing way. A way that makes Alan want to watch over him as best he can and take care of him. Similar to how he feels about Ronald. He's chuckling softly at the children's comments - even if that one about being someone's dad sends a faint pang of longing through his chest; oh how he would love that - before giving a little shake of his head.]

I suppose you could consider me both. After all I do have a family to look after and I do teach things they need to know.

[Hearing Castiel he glances back, only to snort and huff out a breathless laugh.]

He is right you shouldn't. It's rude and there are germs that could make you sick. However, - [He pauses adjusting his glasses.] We needn't terrify our charges, Castiel. They're just little ones after all.

[Though Alan's definition of little ones has shifted and includes Ronald and Cas so...]