Raphael | 002 | Video | Day 71

[servingmichael]

[ Raphael's post comes at near nine pm. He's sitting, not that the small camera gives much of that, but he's on the walkway at the top of the lighthouse. ]

My brother Lucifer is missing. If you think you are the last one who spoke with him, speak up.

[ His voice is cold and commanding. ]

Anna Milton is also missing, although that alarm has already been raised. That's two from my world. So those from it, pipe up. Dean I assume you are still hiding in your little attic, but if I need to come over to confirm it, I will.

[ The rest is locked to all the angelsibs. ]

Castiel, I would imagine you want to keep to your household, with Meg and Dean.

[ Why he didn't know. ]

But keep an ear open. I will come looking for you if I don't hear from you. The rest of you - House 11 is Gabriel's. I expect everyone there.

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[audio--filtered to angelsibs]

[servingmichael]

We'll handle that if it happens - there is something here which can harm us Balthazar. It's dangerous to be alone.

[ He's not trying to frighten them, and it's not the first time he's had these thoughts. But they are at the forefront now. ]

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[tryingitall]

It's dangerous for everyone, not just our family. [His tone is mild, but he's starting to dig his heels in subtly.] Anyway, we can't know for sure being together will protect us, either.

I appreciate your protection, Brother. I truly do. It's because of your example there that I want to defend whoever I can in this place.

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[servingmichael]

Yes, it is. And no, we can't. [ He does know that. ]

And there is nothing wrong with wanting to protect the people here, but I don't want to lose any of you.

[ He cares about his family more. ]

[audio--private]

[tryingitall]

[Now they're arguing emotion and intention, not logic. That's a no-win game, and Balthazar falls silent, considering. After a moment he decides it's better to beg forgiveness than secure position, and nods.]

All right.

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[servingmichael]

[ Given everything, he's more likely to offer forgiveness and mercy than permission, so it's not a bad plan. ]

All right. I'll be there soon.