[It's dumb, and he knows it. But he still can't take being cooped up with his thoughts, with his anger.

Going out and taking something on, that was always their way to deal with unresolved fury. Without Dean to tell him he's out of control and force him to confront his feeling...he just doesn't.]

Yeah, I know. But I mean - these things are out here. And it's kinda our job to take care of them - there are people here even less suited to facing them. Can't just...let it be.

[With half a smile he continues] Besides, our own safety's never really been a factor.