Raphael | 003 | Video | Day 117

[servingmichael]

[ In then few seconds it takes him to set up to summon Michael, he quickly fires off a message, locked to all the angelsibs, save Michael. He's got it locked the hell away from Michael and Zachariah, for reasons that are very clear. ]

All of you, pipe up. And take note.

[ It almost rumbles over the device - rather than the brother he's tried to been, the last couple of months, it's very much the Second to the General of Heaven that's speaking. ]

We've managed to concoct a bit of peace here. I will do what I can to continue it. But all of you must do your parts as well.

[ And the rest is to the rest from their world, sans Michael, though his tone doesn't change. ]

I'll tolerate no shenanigans from anyone over Michael.

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[venatical]

[ Dean's so doing this over video so Raphael can see how pissed Dean is, though it might be more fair to say that he's on edge. And underneath that? He's scared, scared he won't be able to get away from him this time. But he doesn't let Raphael see that one. ]

And what about shenanigans from Michael?

[ He won't elaborate, but he figures he probably doesn't have to. ]

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[servingmichael]

I don't control him.

[ It's cold. Not furious, just cold. Dean doesn't know Raphael well enough to understand it, but Raphael is probably more on edge - for one thing, he is very much going behind Michael's back.

He's never done that before. ]

Though there is no point in dragging domestic problems here, which in time he may see.

[venatical]

In time? So what am I supposed to do if he decides he doesn't want to wear my dad anymore and he comes knocking on my door? I hope you can tolerate me telling him to fuck off.

[ Dean's very aware of the fact that he shouldn't poke Michael. It's really hard to restrain himself, but look, he's doing it so far. It's been all of, like, less than an hour, but still. That's restraint. Because he agrees that they've reached a kind of peace around here, and if he tries to go after Michael, everyone's fucking screwed.

He and Raphael want the same thing here, really, but Dean's sure that Raphael wouldn't give a crap about what meatsuit Michael wants to wear today. ]

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[tryingitall]

[Balthazar's reply is, alarmingly, a bit listless. He almost sounds indifferent.]

What do you expect us to do?

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[servingmichael]

[ Raphael is worried, but he can't right now. ]

Report in. Tell him you have duties under me. Don't mention what you don't want him to know. [ Stealing things, running off. ]

I'll deal with that later, if it comes to that.

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[tryingitall]

[There's a pause so long it almost seems like Balthazar might be planning on ignoring Raphael, too. But they've made headway here, and dimly he recognizes Raphael doesn't have to do this for him or anyone else. At length he says:]

I'm not in the best of moods. This place has poor timing.

I'll do as you say for now, but I won't watch any other brothers or sisters die. You included. Don't stick your neck out so far you lose your head.

[thezerothlaw]

You expect shenanigans?

[servingmichael]

Do you think I would have said something if I didn't?

[ It almost drips with contempt. ]

[thezerothlaw]

May I ask what trouble you expect? It would be better for the general public to be prepared.

[He's... completely unbothered by contempt in his direction. He still needs his answers, after all.]

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[foundacause]

Just so we're both absolutely clear... when you say 'Michael' you mean the Michael? As in wants to bring about the Apocalypse with Lucifer Michael?

... Good times.

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[servingmichael]

I mean the only Michael that matters.

[ Meg remembers that sense of adoration, right? ]

Keep your head down. I'd rather not end up watching a war between my brothers because you strayed too close to Michael.

[ It's the only warning Meg will ever get. ]

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[foundacause]

[ Oh yeah, she remembers. ]

I've no intentions on going all that close to him. See, funny thing really. I kinda like being alive.

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[justrunsasaloon]

I got no problem with him...

[Video]

[servingmichael]

Good. I'd rather you didn't develop one.

[Video]

[justrunsasaloon]

[Really, Raphael? She's been good.]

Stay out without invite and it'll stay that way.

[Click.]

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[triplelindy]

[ Guess who's about as nervous as his brother?

Michael appearing can't be good news. He just has a really bad feeling about all of this. Not to mention seeing his dad again (even though it's not technically John Winchester) has thrown him for a loop. ]

I've got no problem keeping the 'shenanigans' to a minimum. [ He's definitely good with avoiding the angel all together. Dean, on the other hand...that's something he'll get with his brother on. Later. There's a pause, and Sam throws out a question: ] Any idea on what the last thing he remembers is?

[ Can't be Sam yanking him into the cage, that's for sure. He'd be in Adam's body. He half expects Raphael to not answer. ]

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[servingmichael]

Good.

[ Raphael's jaw is tense. He's uncomfortable with what he is doing, but it must be done. ]

This doesn't change my offer Sam, let me know as you need help.

[ He turns his head slightly, listening to Castiel via angel radio. ]

Only once did John serve as a vessel. So sometime in that hour.

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[hung_garian]

Oh, Raph - you're just no fun.

[Can you feel the terror? You probably can. It's practically a tangible mass, and it's frankly reaching near-panic levels - if he were any less prideful he'd be under his bed with a pillow over his head.]

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[servingmichael]

No, I'm not.

[ Raphael isn't that much better, but he does reach out regardless. Angels are vast, this town is tiny. A brush of Grace is hardly a stretch. But Gabriel is the only one he reaches out to. ]

But that will ensure all of us will be all right.

[ He hopes. ]

[happytobleed]

I expect my friends to be left alone.

[ The response come on angel radio and there's not a shred of doubt or fear. If Michael touches Dean, Castiel will fight back. ]

[servingmichael]

Keep your demon away and be ready to clamp a hand over Dean Winchester's mouth. Michael has no logical reason to harm him and he cannot risk leaving John for Dean outside our timeline as we are.

[ Even across angel radio, his tone doesn't change. He can't allow it too. He has this, he can control this, he has to. ]

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[heavensmostadorable]

[It's Raphael's tone of voice that really has Samandriel snapping to attention. This whole thing is concerning and has him...quite anxious, honestly. But this message is important, because he wants to keep the peace around here too, and make sure that... Well, that family issues don't cause harm to anyone else in town.]

Of course. [Quick to comply, he's ready to be as helpful as he possibly can be.] What do you need from us?

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[servingmichael]

[ Oh Samandriel, you are probably up there with favorite brother at the moment. ]

Report in to Michael, don't make him come look for you. I'll catch him up, as much as I able. He's going to want to know about time passed me, which is whet the rest of you come in. Make sure you are aware of what you say, that it doesn't rock things, come to me if there are questions, or if you need anything.

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[godsprophet]

[ Chuck is fairly certain this message wasn't sent solely for him. But, even so, he can't help but comment anyways, because there's command in Raphael's voice. ]

Yeah, no, I... I like peace. Peace is good.

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[servingmichael]

[ It is and isn't - the Prophet knows things Michael doesn't but Michael thus far hasn't expressed interest in spying on him. ]

Yes it is. Any questions?

[ The command doesn't lessen, and more than when Raphael smote Castiel over Chuck's house it's a good look at the archangel Raphael has grown to be. ]