The way Jack slipped into character to try and manipulate Dean into submission is so intriguing.
He used intimate physical touch, something that he has been withholding as a norm in their relationship, to try and overwhelm his senses
And Dean is so suspicious (and tempted)!
Jack told Dean what he thought he wanted to hear. And when Dean smiled(and what a sad smile it was!), Jack went to reinforce this assumed submission with more physical intimacy.
Thankfully, Dean saw right through Jack's manipulations (as he's surely been through this act many times before).
And rightfully so, as in the very next scene, Jack is back at his manipulation tactics once again.
Raffy approached him and Jack saw an opportunity to try and take control and mold Raffy's actions and emotions.
In the past, we've seen Jack distance himself from Raffy or subdue the obvious vying for attention. But in this scene Jack pulled himself up to the same level as Raffy and called Raffy by his name. He used the intimate movements and language he knew Raffy craved to draw Raffy in.
Unfortunately(?), Raffy does not have years of experiencing Jack's manipulation. So it is super effective.
Look at that doe-eyed fool. Tsk tsk.
With Raffy properly stunned, Jack asked for his cooperation. And when Raffy agreed, Jack again reinforced that submission to his will with physical touch--using the mirroring of Raffy's earlier shoulder touch to trick Raffy into thinking they are aligned not just mentally but physically as well.
Jack's character comes off as level headed and grouchy--not obviously toxic and twisted like Raffy or clumsily disastrous like Arnold. Jack has a truly terrifying subtle toxicity that I can't wait to see more of.
