[ not was. is. he is still an angel even at home. that’s the point of calling him fallen. he’s still subject to the rules of angels even if he has a 'new' powerset from being a part of hell.

finally, with his voice perhaps softer than it’s ever been in charlie’s adult life: ]

Charlie, I don’t know anymore if I’m always going to be around to protect you. Which is why you need to know these things and know what you can and can’t do.