006/Audio/Late Day 79

[tryingitall]

I've had a thought, Kore--because I do that, occasionally, when I'm not too busy drinking. We've had a lot of new arrivals turn up injured lately, and also a number of re-arrivals with nasty wounds. What about a few of us volunteering as a quick-response group for these occasions? A welcoming committee for the bruised and bleeding, as it were.

I don't know whether the infirmary is equipped for overnight stays, so someone will have to inform me. I'm afraid to go look. If not, maybe some sort of temporary shelter would be appropriate, as well.

...

...And on a completely unrelated note, could the person who's been painting murals of birds around town pretty please come forward? I want to shake your hand.

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[tryingitall]

[His eyebrows go up. This isn't gossip, precisely, but it feels like a story he ought to have heard before.]

Then I'm grateful. Castiel means the world to me. [And that's utterly sincere.]

[primogen_vampirate]

Because he's family?

[She's trying not to be incredulous. But family just isn't exactly her style.]

[tryingitall]

That, yes. And my best friend for several million years. [His smile is just a bit wistful. He's the third wheel at best, these days. Or the fourth?

Fourth wheel might be better. At any rate...]

I love all of my brothers and sisters, but Cas is special. Sometimes I'd really like to throttle him anyway, but that's normal.

[primogen_vampirate]

Just tell him to strip down to his unmentionables, the next time he annoys you. Have a good laugh on me.

[tryingitall]

[He grins. If Castiel ever strips for him, laughter will not be topmost in his mind, but at the moment, it sounds like a good joke to pull.]

You're a gentleman and a scholar, Doctor Barrett. But I'll let you go about your own business now, if it's all the same to you, and get back to House 11.

[He offers a handshake.] Thank you.

[primogen_vampirate]

[After a moment of hesitation, Mina shakes his hand. Her handshake is firm. Of course it doesn't help that she wears all those rings.]

This conversation certainly did not turn out as expected. I look forward to additional surprises.

[tryingitall]

For me, either! [He shakes firmly, matching her grip, then lets go and gives her a coy wave.] This place is full of surprises. Take care, love.

[There's a flutter, and then he's gone.]