2nd Drink | Video | Day 85

[justrunsasaloon]

[Ellen's kicking back in the bar. She looks relaxed, considering the dream shenanigans going on. She sips coffee - or something that looks like coffee - out of a mug in her hand.]

I need some volunteers. Prefer people I know aren't going to go blind easily.

[She sips her mug again.]

Cas, if you wanna step up, I'll trust you.

First batch out of the still is ready. Who's up for being a guinea pig?

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[ video ]

[foundacause]

I'd offer my services, but you'd probably give me seawater that hasn't been through a still on purpose.

[tryingitall]

[Balthazar's free hand is already raised with the video feed comes on.]

Oh, pick me! I've just gotten over a bout of blindness, but since those were extraordinary circumstances, I'm willing to take a chance.

[ video ]

[justrunsasaloon]

[She just raises her eyebrows.]

I promised Dean I'd play nice. Stay away from me an' Jo, and I won't exorcise you.

[Of course, you know the difference between alcohol and holy water on sight, right Meg?"]

[justrunsasaloon]

Got the first batch here at the bar. Just want to make sure it's fit for human consumption.

[ video ]

[foundacause]

Lookit Dean getting everyone to play nice together and all hold hands. But I have no intention of going near Military Barbie. Daddy always taught me not to play with dead things.

[ Maybe she should stick to sealed bottled for the foreseeable future? ]

[tryingitall]

Believe it or not, I should be able to make that judgment. Shall I come down there now? [Volunteering to help should always be this easy.]

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[justrunsasaloon]

Well, then I won't have to worry seeing you around the bar any time soon, now will I?

[Because guess where she's living?]

[justrunsasaloon]

Sure. It's just me sitting here.

[ video ]

[foundacause]

Never know, might have me a date with Jack...

[ video ]

[justrunsasaloon]

Too bad. You'll have to find another place. Sorry about that.

[She's going to add more devil's traps. Mazel Tov.]

[ video ]

[foundacause]

Then I'll just have to get my pet Winchester and my angel to bring me some.

[ video ]

[justrunsasaloon]

I can't stop them from having bad taste in friends.

[She won't. She'll just... disapprove. Forever.]

[ video ]

[foundacause]

It's my charm and winning personality. Oh, and my caring nature.

[ video ]

[justrunsasaloon]

Of course.

[She's just going to enjoy her beer.]

[ video ]

[foundacause]

Well, enjoy your blindness inducing seawater.

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[tryingitall]

Be there in five. [He cuts off the communicator and arrives at the door to the bar a moment later, causing the lights to flicker briefly. He looks a bit tired when he walks in; the strange dreams of the past night or two have him on edge. Maybe a drink will help. Or not.]

And let me just say how happy I am to have a real professional behind the bar these days.

[ video ]

[justrunsasaloon]

[Ellen just cuts the feed. She doesn't need the last word.]

[justrunsasaloon]

[Ellen snorts in amusement and pours him a glass of something that's clear, and smells alcoholic.]

Can you make moonshine with holy water, or does the alcohol and boiling spoil it?

[That's her way of taking a compliment.]

[tryingitall]

Congratulations, that's the strangest conversation opener I've ever been privy to at a bar. [His eyebrows quirk at her, but he's not sure he wants to know why this is a thing she needs information about.]

The chief characteristic of holy water is the blessing over it. Boiling and brewing shouldn't affect that, but tempering it with other substances might lower the potency. [He breathes in the scent of the alcohol, then takes a cautious taste, rolling it thoughtfully on his tongue.]

[video]

[happytobleed]

What do you need me for?

[ Whatever it is, he'll probably be happy to help, especially if it can get them home or even explain the dreams. ]

[justrunsasaloon]

[Ellen snorts.]

You really haven't been around hunters much.

[She's heard worse. She's watching him taste the alcohol. She has more plans in the future. Everything she learned as a kid is coming back. It'll be interesting to experiment.]

So, it'll work. Might have to try it.

[video]

[justrunsasaloon]

First batch came out of the still. Need to know if it'll send the humans around here blind. Rather have angels test it so that I don't poison the humans.

[tryingitall]

That's quite true! I've known the Winchesters and that's pretty much it. Plus, we haven't had much opportunity for casual conversation.

[He's quiet a moment, considering the drink.] Well, it's quite strong, and hardly top-shelf, but I don't think it will make anyone go blind. I'd advise serving it in small amounts, though, or cutting it with juice or water or something. Might get people drunk faster than they expect.

Now, what is it you wanted holy water liquor for, if I may make so bold?

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[hexappeal]

You'll have to be more specific on what I'm testing first.

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[justrunsasaloon]

Moonshine.

[Yes, she's smug.]