001. [Video/Action] Day 103

[triplelindy]

[ Since his arrival, Sam hasn't really made a post to the network. He's been feeling like literal Hell, and there's only so much time during the day he feels up for even talking to people, much less making very public posts asking for information.

It goes against his training, honestly, but there isn't much choice on his part. He fiddles with the communicator for a minute before finally thinking 'screw it' and turning it on. ]

Hey. [ The most eloquent of openings. It doesn't help that he looks a little ragged, and he coughs for a second to try to clear his throat. ] Haven't had a chance to meet everyone yet, but we'll get to that later. Right now, I wanted to know if anyone has been keeping any kind of records on this place.

[ He's hoping for someone who has been meticulous with the notes, but he isn't raising the bar too high. Any info is better than none, and while Dean has been there for a while Sam still wants to see what the others have to say, what their experiences have been. ]

If you wouldn't mind sharing, give me a ring. We can meet up somewhere, compare notes. I'd like to get a better grasp on what's been going down around here.

[ Like that whole sea monster business. He may have been passed out for the majority of it, but it's not exactly something that's easily kept quiet, you know.

Now his request is finished, he hesitates. He knows there are people there he'd like to see - Ellen and Jo pop up in his mind - so in a way, this is announcing his presence so they can get in contact. Getting a feel for the others trapped wouldn't go amiss, either, so this post has several valid reasons for being made. It has nothing to do at all with the fact he could be going a little stir crazy...

Okay, there's that to factor in, too. Clearing his throat again, he fumbles for a way to end the post. He'll just end it on a sharp nod. ] Thanks. [ He cuts off the video. Now all he has to do is see what kind of response he'll get, and he'll go from there. ]

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[justrunsasaloon]

[Boy, why the hell haven't you been to the bar yet? Someone better start talking fast.]

... Sam?

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[triplelindy]

[ It's one thing to know that Ellen is there, whole and alive. It's entirely another to see her and hear her voice.

Give him a second, Ellen, he's probably staring a little before coughing again, his mouth curving up into a smile. ]

Hey, Ellen. Been a long time.

[ For him, anyway.

And it's entirely possible that he's up and getting ready to go out in the town, as it were. Mostly so he can make a beeline to her location. Seeing her face to face is just something he has to do. ]

You at the bar? I'll come by and we can catch up.

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[monticora]

[ He's really starting to hate this place. First he's pulled out a pretty big revolution in his world. Then he's kidnapped by creepy scientists and his housemates are just whisked away? Finally he's taken by a sea monster and rescued by two angel dudes he just doesn't get. Alec's really starting to think he's cursed in this place. The only saving grace is that he has two super hot roommates now, but he still hates this place and the stupid old guy with his face. He's mostly just offended that these people keep seeing him as mini!Dean and not his own person.

Alec doesn't know why, but he switches on his video. He's lounging on his couch comfortably and he's not a hundred percent sure where the girls are. Allison's probably batting her eyelashes for a bow. Anita? He doesn't know where the hell she's gotten off to. Doesn't matter. He's not like gonna go out of his way to find her just yet. ] The only info you gotta know is this place sucks. I've been kidnapped, my housemates taken and I was grabbed by a sea monster.

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[triplelindy]

[ ....the hell?

It takes Sam a second or more to register this guy with Dean's face. It's like taking a peek into the past, though Dean usually had a little more of an arrogant aura in his earlier years (okay, maybe a little now, but that's just Dean).

Sam knows this isn't Dean, though, and he holds up a finger to tell the guy to hold up a second. He turns away, wracked by a coughing fit that helps him clear his mind, surprisingly enough. When he comes back, he looks a little less shocked.

He's still damn surprised, but he's going to tread carefully. There's no telling what the story is with this facetwin of his brother's. ]

Yeah, that's the picture I've been getting so far. You get any injuries from the monster? Your housemates ever get back to you?

[ The whole disappearing without notice thing is worrying, but maybe there's a pattern. ]

[nedofpies]

Not, um- written-down records or anything. I've been meaning to come up with something like that, just never seem to get around to it.

[ Which is in itself a bit pathetic: it's not like Ned is lacking for free time in this place, but it always seems so daunting, thinking about putting it all down on paper. Any time he's attempted it he always talked himself out of it; who is he, after all, to come up with an official record? There have to be better people, more qualified people. Plus, he'd have to relive the unpleasant parts all over again. Which doesn't prevent him from now offering: ]

But I've been around for a while - I mean, not as long as some people - and I'm willing tell you the parts I know about, if... you'd like.

[triplelindy]

Yeah, I figured there wasn't much written down, or maybe everyone had their own notes they've been keeping.

[ Sam didn't expect someone to devote their time to it, not in a situation like this anyway. It helps him personally get a good feel for the place and what's been going on, so he's good with starting from scratch. ]

If you've been around a while, I definitely would like to hear what you know and what you've seen. Bet it's been a rough ride, huh? [ Sam's mouth quirks up into a half smile. Probably an understatement, he's sure. ]

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[foundacause]

[ Hey Sam. It's that demon. You know the one who sacrificed herself for you guys. Still blonde - although dark roots are beginning to show and still looking pretty rough around the edges. ]

Well, well, well. Look what the cat finally brought in. Was beginning to think you were going to miss out on the party, Sammy boy.

Look at you, jumping straight into the nerd research. Try not to orgasm too hard over the library.

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[triplelindy]

[ Surprisingly, Sam's actually kind of glad to see her up and alive. Just a little, okay. It's hard not to be when she did take one for the team. A big one. ]

Looks like I got here just in time for some of the party. [ Sea monsters, seriously. Some party he was dumped into. ] Haven't been by the library yet, I'll be sure to...contain myself.

[ He's giving Meg a 'I don't get that excited over nerd things' look, though he is kind of itching to throw himself at the library soon.

....okay, he gets a little excited over nerd things. Shut up. ]

Are there even books in the library that will be useful? That's what I'm wondering.

[video] if only he could see her username

[samlicker81]

[ I hope Sam is prepared for the most ear-piercing screech he has ever heard in his life, rivaling that of even a banshee.

Seriously, this can't be happening. Sam is actually here. Here. And, sure, a giant sea monster just attacked a bunch of people, but Sam is here now.

And, well, so is Chuck, so Becky's a little conflicted there, but for now she's going to focus on the gorgeous moose man before her. She doesn't know if he remembers the whole marriage incident, so she's going to assume he doesn't just so things don't get too awkward. They'll probably still be awkward, but... ]

SAM!

[video] its so sad that he can't

[triplelindy]

[ That wasn't the reaction he'd been prepared for.

Sam knew to expect the unexpected - hell, it's been a life philosophy for some time now - but that in no way prepares him for the hurricane that is Becky.

Oh, he remembers the marriage episode. He'll be nice and just not bring it up...now or ever. Like, ever. ]

Hey, Becky. [ So, he might have cringed back from the volume of that greeting. What a nice surprise, thanks, Cape Kore. ] Ah -- I didn't know you were hanging around.

[ Looks like he has a brother to strangle. ]

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[hung_garian]

What kind of records do you want? I have a full catalogue of everyone's misguided fashion choices and a comprehensive list of folks who're down for casual sex, so if you wanna run through those over a cappuccino sometime, let me know.

[Or, actually, don't.]

I think you can go through the backlog of all the entries on these handy little doodahs, but then I'm no Dade Murphy. [The picture freezes for a moment, though the audio keeps going.] Technology's not exactly my thing. [At which point the video comes back into motion, though now both video and audio are sounding rather static-y.] Especially not with the network on the fritz like this.

oh lawd it's gabriel

[triplelindy]

[ Holy shit.

Sam doesn't know if he's surprised, annoyed or just flat out...okay, surprised works. It's surprised.

He may have a bone or two to pick with Gabriel on that whole Groundhog Day thing he pulled, or the TV Land adventure they'd been forced to take, but in the end he came through. So, maybe Sam's not really annoyed, but he is on edge. ]

I think I'll stick with just stuff that's written down. [ Har har, records and music he gets it. Gabriel's other suggestion is a good one, and Sam makes a mental note to sit down and try fiddling with the backlogged entries if he can. ] Good to know it's not always this crappy. [ Looonnnggg pause on Sam's end before he relaxes just the slightest. ] How long have you been around?

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[plagiary]

[ Hello, Roommate. ]

Oh no, you're not the researching sort are you? [ Eames is outside, smoking a cigarette. Because maybe the Cape doesn't have laws but they're ingrained into his head now.

There's just the slightest sarcastic edge to his voice but it's altogether still friendly. ] Am I going to end up tripping over tomes every now and again? Because I am delicate, I bruise easily.

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[triplelindy]

[ They are going to get along so well, it's inevitable. ]

Yeah, I kind of am. [ Sam's accepted his status as the one who's buried in books and research and whatnot. Not that his brother doesn't do his fair share, but Sam's always been the studious type. ] I clean up after myself, don't worry. I'll keep the tomes strictly in my space.

[ Well, for the most part. He'll make sure they aren't in the way, at least, that counts, right? ]

Still haven't got your story, when did you show up here?

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[lightgunhustler]

Sam!

[He's raised some very good questions, of course, and if Jo weren't so shocked to see him in the first place, she might be able to make herself useful and give him a few answers. As it stands? Holy shit, Sam. He looks like crap. How long has he been here? Why didn't Dean tell her anything?]

Where are you?!

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[triplelindy]

Hey, Jo. [ He's still looking pretty rough, but that's a genuine smile there on his face. ] I'm right outside the bar, actually. Been trying to get a feel for the place. You inside?

[ He is totally about going right back in there. It hasn't been long since he's sat down and talked to Ellen, but that doesn't mean he's opposed to visiting again so soon. They might get sick of him after a while. ]

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[recognize_an_opportunity]

[Someone who wants to do research? Someone after his own heart.]

Written records're likely to be sparse, but I'd guess that between some of the people who've been here for awhile, and some of what we've seen, you can get a pretty good idea of what's happened. I've written some notes down, myself.

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[triplelindy]

[ Sam here is all about some research and then some. It's always nice to find someone like minded, makes this whole 'figuring out what's going on' thing much easier. ]

I figured if anyone was writing anything down it wouldn't be much. Seems like you guys have had your hands full. [ He probably wouldn't have been keeping the best records himself, really. Too busy trying to survive. ] I'd like to see what you have so far, if you don't mind. Trying to collect everything in one spot, just so it's there for anyone to use.

[ Where that spot will be is anyone's guess. He hasn't gotten quite that far. ]

[thezerothlaw]

My memory is perfectly accurate. If there is something you wish to know, and I'm aware of the truth, I can certainly share it.

[triplelindy]

Great, thank you.

[ Of course, Sam's curious about his perfectly accurate memory - the way he words it, Sam doesn't doubt it but it's not the most common trait he's come across. ]

My name's Sam Winchester, by the way. Got in a couple of days ago.

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[blackmagus]

[There must be some unwritten rule that newcomers have to show up looking like hell. Fortescue wishes that rule could be struck from the books, as another of its victims.]

Records? What sort of records? [It's gentle. She's not sure what to make of this guy. He looks like a strong breeze might knock him down.] A friend and I are planning on doing a list of the people trapped here, but otherwise, it's all very mysterious.

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[triplelindy]

[ Sam would be right there with her in striking that rule from all books. If he was going to get kidnapped like this, they couldn't take the time to heal his...whatever the hell this sickness is? Rude. ]

Mostly I'm just looking for what everyone's run in to around here. Like the sea monster attack that happened. [ He can't believe he's talking about sea monster attacks, what's next? Godzilla? Okay, he hopes it won't be a giant lizard wreaking havoc. ] I know the woods are pretty much off limits unless I'm looking to lose a few limbs or something.

[ He likes the idea of the list she mentions, though. ]

Are you guys going to post your list somewhere?

[notrosesshadow]

[Have a woman who looks like she needs a good night sleep and some food.]

No records as of yet. I'm working on setting up the clinic, but it's difficult with little to no technology.

I'm Martha by the way.

[triplelindy]

[ They should start themselves a club, really. Feeling Like Crap Anonymous. ]

Sam. Nice to meet you. [ And he may be jotting down a note - okay, well, he's going to have notes on everyone here, but it's good to know where to take someone if there's injury or sickness.

Not him, though, he's totally fine. Yeah. That's why he's sitting down and not moving around much. Conserving energy is all. ]

Gonna hazard a guess here, but are you a doctor?

[burnburnburn]

[Well now, someone else who's actually interested in working out how to get out immediately. However, as he's a stranger Dilandau's not going to share what he's been doing just yet]

Tell me your name and what you are first before we talk about records.

[triplelindy]

[ He can't really blame the guy for the suspicion. Sam would probably be the same way, truth be told. ]

My name is Sam, and I'm human? [ He's not sure exactly how to answer that last part, so it ends up being a question more than a statement. He's never been asked what he was before, but typically he runs into people and angels and demons and what have you who already know who he is.

It's actually kind of nice that this guy doesn't. ] If you're asking about a job description, that's a little harder to explain.

[ 'Hunter' just doesn't quite cut it so simply - he's not out in the woods shooting Bambi or anything. ]

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[tryingitall]

Ahh, Sam! I knew it was only a matter of time. [Balthazar somehow manages to smile and look mildly annoyed at the same moment. On the one hand, he's got nothing against Sam, and it's true that the Winchesters have a talent for pulling victories out of their asses in the face of overwhelming odds. On the other hand, those are usually Pyrrhic victories, and Dean is bound to be more irritating with fraternal backup.

Still, no point in starting out on the wrong foot.]

And it's very like you to start out by looking for something to research. I don't have anything except information on edible plants written down, but if you have questions, I suppose I'll try to answer.

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[triplelindy]

[ Now, this is a blast from the past.

Balthazar is one of those who manages to always keep them on their toes. He's ambiguous, a factor that's just slightly unpredictable since Sam can't pinpoint what he'll do next. He just seems to go with his whims, and who knows what that will be next.

It doesn't mean he isn't a strong ally, just one who could just as easily be a strong enemy if the conditions were right. As it is, Sam's not looking to make any enemies in this place. (Or really anywhere, but that's beside the point). ]

Balthzar. [ It's a greeting, and Sam wonders what is so strong it's keeping angels locked down like this. ] I appreciate it. This place seems pretty small, but I get the feeling everyone's had a pretty unique experience of their own.

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[happytobleed]

Sam.

[ Castiel is smiling, but it's a small, wary sort of smile. When he last saw Sam here, he'd been stumbling out of the woods, half-mad. Then he'd gone home and seen the trials nearly kill him. Whatever Sam this might be, Castiel doesn't expect him to be in good shape. ]

What do you remember last before coming here?

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[triplelindy]

[ There's an angel he's happy to see, especially after his vague, hazy memories of what was going on before he arrived. ]

Hey Castiel. What do I remember? [ He runs a hand through his hair, sighing a bit. He's gotten better at acting like he's not in some kind of constant pain, but he's sure in a few hours he'll be right back in bed. ] Last thing was Dean saying something about the angels.

[ Angels. They're falling. ]

Couldn't really focus on what was going on at the time. We were trying to cure Crowley and -- [ Here he'll pause, and shrug a little. The whole trying to cure Crowley episode had been unsettling, and Sam felt so emotionally raw that he just kind of shut down by the time Dean was dragging him out of the church. ] Why, what do you remember?

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[godsprophet]

Sam?

[ All things considered, he's not too surprised that Sam's has finally showed up here. After all, Dean was here and the Winchesters rarely do anything half-way.

However, anything else Chuck could have said vanishes when he sees just how bad Sam looks. ] You look terrible.

[ You look worse than you did during the actual Apocalypse. If Chuck wasn't worried about the state of the world, he certainly is now. ]

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[triplelindy]

Hey, Chuck. [ And Sam's a tiny bit relieved to see the prophet intact. Cas mentioned that when one prophet dies, another takes their place, and since Kevin's around back home...

Well. It's good to see Chuck up and around, regardless. ]

Yeah, not feeling too hot. Guess the air doesn't agree with me or something. [ Total lie said with an absolutely straight face. He's getting too comfortable with this kind of thing, but no sense in getting down with the details here. Tablets and closing gates is not relevant here in the Cape.

Also, he doesn't want anyone to worry over him. He'll be fine in time...he thinks. ] It's been a while, how've you been holding up around here?

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[intraining]

Sam?

[ so let's not factor in how totally out of the loop charlie feels at this particular moment, she's just going to take a good long look at this moose in the video feed and then smile a little.

she knows someone who is going to be way pleased to see that face. ]

When'd you show up? How'd you get here? What's the last thing you remember? Also- [ yeah, charlie just smiles at this point. ] Hi.

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[triplelindy]

[ There's another face he's happy to see, and by the time she's saying 'Hi' he's grinning at her. ]

That's a nice welcome. Questions first and hellos later, huh? [ He's just teasing her, it's not like he's bombarding everyone else with questions himself. ] Got here a couple of days ago, and it looks like I took a ride on the kidnap train with a few others. As for what I remember...

[ His brow furrows just the slightest, but then his expression clears. No sense in loading all that crap on Charlie, there's more important stuff going on. ]

We've got a few angels falling from Heaven back home. That's about it, then I was here.

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[servingmichael]

[ Have Raphael just staring at you Sam.

Just staring. ]

That cough doesn't sound good Sam.

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[triplelindy]

[ Just what Sam always wanted. A staring contest with an angel.

Well, Sam's not exactly staring back, he just shifts uncomfortably a bit while avoiding Raphael's eyes. Last time he saw this angel, it wasn't pretty. He barely remembers it, honestly, he'd been battling all that hell scarring on his soul and trying to save his brother and Bobby.

He does remember Raphael going boom, though. Not that it means anything, since there are quite a few of the ex-dead wandering around here. ]

Just not feeling too hot, that's all. [ Wow, this is not someone he expected to talk to so soon. All of the archangels are intimidating in their own way, and Raphael is hard for Sam to read. Harder than most. ] Didn't know we had a big angel population around here. Kind of surprising.