Hunt 003 [Action to all in Cabin N]

[college_boy_sam]

[Sam sits up from where he was half-sleeping against the wall, still tucked up next to Castiel and Sitara, when he hears the howl of the Cerberus. It's familiar to him, he'd heard it before when outside with Sephiroth and the sound sends a chill through him. His breathing picks up, which only aggravates his lungs further. He releases a deep,

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[heavenslancer]

[Castiel was jolted awake by a cough from Sam. His eyes flicked open and blinked in the electric light. He did not feel comfortable being so close to the humans that flanked him but it made no sense to move away. More than that he wasn't sure he could. He quickly lifted his hand and put it back over his side. He noted in a detached fashion that his skin hurt. It was also damp. There were colours in the lights that he couldn't normally see and he watched them for a moment, admiring their beauty

[college_boy_sam]

[Sam looks up from where he's tucked against Ruby, thoroughly exhausted.]

So do you, Cas.

[He motions vaguely towards the angel's wound.]

That looks really bad.

[heavenslancer]

I cannot recommend the sensation either. [he said with no trace of humour]

I am trying to contain the damage. The results are... mixed.
[He frowns down at the wound as if his disapproval is enough to make it behave.]

You are very unwell, Sam. [Castiel looked conflicted, then seemed to come to a decision] Do you wish for my help? [A suddenly cough seemed to take the angel by surprise and he gave a little grunt in pain but his gaze remained steady]

[college_boy_sam]

[Sam shakes his head.]

I don't know how you're even alive still. You've lost...

[The hunter tries to figure out just how much blood Cas has lost.]

Way too much blood.

[Then again, he doesn't know Cas is an angel.]

[heavenslancer]

I am concerned for my vessel. He is... silent [and Castiel's worry is written on his face. Despite his calm demeanour his shallow rapid breathing and clouded eyes betrayed his distress.]

I am trying to halt the flow. It is slowing but I need to stop it. Jimmy's blood is special. It cannot be lost. He cannot be lost.

[Castiel shivered as he renewed his efforts to heal Jimmy and himself]

[college_boy_sam]

Vessel?

[Sam's eyes widen.]

You're possessing someone?

[heavenslancer]

I am not [Castiel said wearily]

Jimmy is my vessel. He was willing, as he would have to be to contain me. Normally I could heal him in a moment but not here.

[Castiel swayed a little and dropped his head back against the wall.]

He is cold [The angel complained. He let his eyes drop shut for a moment but only for a moment as he soon busied himself trying to force the skin to knit by staring intently at it to help his flagging focus. The edge of the wounded rippled and fluctuated and crept inward a little to reward his efforts which left his skin paler and slick but his mouth twisted in the beginnings of a smile.]

[college_boy_sam]

[Sam frowns, clearly confused.]

So he needs your consent, or something?

[heavenslancer]

That is correct [Castiel said tiredly]

No angel can take a vessel without their permission.

[college_boy_sam]

[Sam nods lightly, trying to wrap his head around the concept.]

So your vessel is this guy Jimmy?

[heavenslancer]

Yes.

He is also my responsibility. I must heal any damage to him I can. He is not meant to even be aware he is injured but, here, my powers a limited.

[Castiel started shaking harder]
I cannot spare him. [His voice was soft, his eyes drifting. His body was shaken by a single heavy cough. He stared at his free hand in surprise.]

[college_boy_sam]

[Sam watches Cas intensely.]

That's... incredible.

[heavenslancer]

I do not think this is an appropriate time to be incredulous. [Castiel said coolly

He continuted to attend to his wound, the concern clear on his face.

He turned back to Sam, his eyes narrow.]

There are black marks on your lungs. When I attent to Jimmy you will need assistance.

[The angel managed to keep his voice steady but he had yet to lift his head away from the wall]

[college_boy_sam]

[Sam frowned at Cas.]

Wait, you can see my lungs?

[heavenslancer]

Yes *cough* In a manner of speaking. You need help.

I cannot at this time. You must rest [His voice was starting to flag and his eyes closed]

[college_boy_sam]

[Sam nods at Castiel.]

So do you, looks like.