video | 004 | late day 39

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[ Because Jesse's life is awesome, the communicator comes on accidentally. And thankfully, he's not doing anything dumb! Just sleeping, which isn't so embarrassing on its own, but in the two minutes that the communicator is on, he sort of snore-snorts, and fidgets in his sleep, turning so that the comm isn't on his drooling face. Instead, there's a nice view of the wall, and faint mumbling. Mostly nonsensical words and sentences, with the occasional curse word or two.

And then something off-screen, a loud thump or something, jolts him awake. For a second the camera waves wildly, and then stills. ] Jesus Christ. [ A mutter comes from somewhere above the communicator, and then Jesse's face comes back into view. ] Oh, awesome, fuckin' great. Uh, hey. [ He grumbles. ] So I dunno how long this was on for but now y'all know what I look like sleeping, good for you. Make sure if y'sell the video you give me a third of the profit.

... Guess while I got this up, I'd better say hey, m'not crazybrained anymore. Hooray for me. Also, who do I gotta blow for some cigarettes 'round here? Are we completely out? And - no, actually, that's it. So yeah.

[ With a sigh, he turns the feed off, but he mumbles as he does: ] Least I weren't jerking off or something, stupid fuckin' -- [ Click. ]

Comments

[afallenstar]

Well, it won't stop him. I can just- there are ways of stopping him from getting inside buildings. Hide your location, banish him if things get messy. None of them will stop him, but they'll keep you safe if you're smart about it.

[ Please, please be smart about it Jesse. Anna can't help anyone if they go and antagonise him, and the truce they've struck is shaky enough. ]

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[ He can't make any promises about being smart - he isn't going to pick a fight with Lucifer, but like fuck is he letting the guy pick on him if it comes down to it. Jesse shrugs. ]

Yeah, alright, sounds useful. When d'you wanna teach me 'em, then? You gonna teach Galen too?

[afallenstar]

Of course. Kenzi too, if she wants. [ She can't imagine why anyone wouldn't at least want to learn some of the protection methods she can offer, but just in case. ] I thought it might be easier to try and pin down a moment where you're all in the same place at the same time, show everyone at once?

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Yeah, that could be good. We ain't left the house much the last bit, maybe you could come by later or tomorrow or somethin'. I can talk to 'em and settle a time down, if y'want.

[afallenstar]

Yeah, that'd actually be really helpful. Plus you know, it'd be nice to see you all some time when I'm not dragging you out of stupid decisions. [ Kind of teasing there, kind of serious too. ] Just give me a yell or-

[ Awkward pause. She's caught on the edge of continuing, wondering if it'll be too weird. Probably, definitely, but she's already halfway there, so just have a wry smile as she adds. ] Or pray.

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[ A beat. ] That really work? Like, praying for you? That sounds like, movie-like.

... But I mean, I guess it'd be easier. What do I do, like, "dear Anna, come uh, partake in these cookies I managed t'find, amen?"

[afallenstar]

Listen, if you ever do that, I'll be there in a heartbeat. [ Seriously. She's amused as hell by that, and she can't help but laugh lightly. ]

But yes, it works in a pinch. I'll hear it.

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Yeah, alright, I'll remember that, then. I'll get the kiddies 'round, see if they can all sit still long enough for you to teach us. I'll call you back, yeah?

Or try the praying thing. Either way, you're gonna hear from me.

[afallenstar]

Some would call this misuse of company perks, you know. [ Yeah, she's still chuckling away quietly to herself. Jesse makes it a damn sight easier to joke about the angel deal than usual, it has to be said. ] Anyway, I await your response with baited breath.