Meme Responses Part 1
Just to prove that I am answering them - here are the first set of answers to the 15 characters meme I posted a few posts ago. Answers in this section are to the questions asked by 
saraid,
muuranker and the first two questions by
zellieh and a mostly PG-13 rated.
My characters were:
1. Methos
2. Alex Krycek
3. Roman Wild
4. Dean Winchester
5. Castial
6. Kronos
7. Mark Brydon
8. Nicholas Brocklehurst
9. Ianto Jones
10. Arthur Pendragon
11. Merlin
12. Sirius Black
13. Remus Lupin
14. Ethan Rayne
15. Rupert Giles
1. Has Mark (7) ever eaten Nicholas (8)?
from
saraid
"Nicholas, what's this?"
"It's a statement for the press briefing."
"We're putting out a denial?"
"It's customary."
"Bugger customary!"
"We discussed this."
"You discussed it. I disagreed."
"How about 'It is not the policy of this Embassy to answer questions on the private life of its staff.'"
"If that's the best I'm going to get. Right - what's next on the agenda?"
"That's all I've got. It's nearly lunch time... You hungry..?"
2. What is Roman's (3) favourite place? Why would Dean (4) refuse to go there?
from
muuranker
Part A
While Roman has many places he thinks fondly of - Annette's flat, the red sofa, even the winner's podium from the few times he has had the opportunity to stand on it - none of them compare to the ice rink. He doesn't really care which one or where, although the Steinkamp's does have the cosy familiarity of home, but his favourite place is on the ice.
Part B
"An ice rink?! Do I look like a teenage girl? Glitter and frills, really not my thing. For crying out loud Sammy, if you and Cas wanted to watch skating, and don't think I've forgotten about that, couldn't you have picked something macho like ice hockey?"
"You know what, I think you just don't want your boyfriend seeing you fall on your ass. Don't worry - I'm sure he'll kiss it better."
"Have you been at the demon blood again because you are seriously deluded?"
"I'm not the one who's angel who wants to be taken on a date to the Ice Capades."
"Seriously dude, you need to drop that right now or I let Cas smite you when he gets back."
"Like that's going to happen. Just calling it like I see it bro. Where is he anyway?"
"Canada somewhere. Something about suspected demon influence."
"In Canada?"
"That's what I said. Apparently there was a theft, he kept talking about some guy called Johnny Weir..?"
3. What would Ethan (14) cook for Krycek (2)?
from
muuranker
For some reason my immediate reaction was something a bit classy - fresh pasta, maybe linguini, a nice wine... and then I thought about the question a little more and realised that the possibilities are endless: Invisibility potion? Love spell? Memory Alteration potion? Teleportation charm? Astral projection lotion? Banish Undead smoke bomb? Limb-grow potion?
But, hypothetically, should a certain ex-FBI/Consortium agent (let's call him AK) want to take a bit of a break from intergalactic politics and related double-dealing and wanted his ex-partner (let's call him FM) to be able to come with him so they could finally talk, something that would normally be impossible due to an entire organisation of people existing for the express purpose of not giving FM a break... then maybe in a situation like that he would go to a respected Chaos Mage (lets call him ER) and arrange for a small, (fake) alien abduction to get everyone off your trail.
Hypothetically, I am sure Ethan could cook something like that up for him - for a price. And then, maybe they could go out for a nice Italian meal.. because it is important to appreciate the finer things in life. The other important thing to remember is that, when dealing with Chaos mages with a twisted sense of humour it is good idea to pick up the bill.
4. What would Castiel (5) find problematic about Giles (15)? Now imagine that whatever Cas (5) finds problematical is something they have to deal with.
from
muuranker
Part A
Cas and Giles hit it off very quickly. There are however two things that Castiel finds slightly problematic - the first is Dean who can only take so long of Cas and Giles bonding over books before he starts getting twitchy. The second is Giles' demon summoning past. It isn't that Giles was a host, because that can happen to anyone without the right tattoos, but that he actively summoned demons and invited them to possess him. This is generally regarded as "Bad".
Part B
As for dealing with it: well, what is past is past and Giles has clearly been making up for it since, watching and guarding his charge as Castiel does his (well, maybe not exactly like...). However if it will make everyone feel a bit happier (a stop Dean adding holy water to the tea which is considered blasphemous by both Giles and Castiel, albeit for different reasons) if they give Giles a anti-possession tattoo, just to be on the safe side, then that is easily done.
And as for the Dean problem - if he's getting board sitting around the library then maybe Giles' charge can so him about the town a bit. Introduce him to the neighbourhood, as it were...
5. Methos (1), Kronos (6), and Arthur (10) are on a committee - what are their roles? Why would Mark (7) be causing them problems?
from
muuranker
Part A
I'm going to assume for the sake of argument that Arthur stays alive for longer then five minutes which probably means that the committee is less a committee and more a war council which, in turn, probably means that Arthur is either protege or figurehead (depending on who you ask) and his role is to lead the armies and give them something and someone to fight for. Kronos is the warleader and general. His role is to advise on the best way to make sure the enemy becomes dead and then to do it. Methos is chief scribe/secretary and general advisor. His role is tactics and counter-intelligence.
Part B
Why would a skilled diplomat who wants to work towards peaceful solutions be causing them problems... where to start. He's mostly causing problems because he keeps wanting to make peace with people and generally prevent wholesale slaughter, which is pretty contrary to the whole conquering the world with fire and sword game plan. Not to mention occasionally reminding Arthur that he is not supposed to be acting like a prat and a bully which conquering the world probably qualifies him for, and the moments of conscience are rather disruptive to to the process. Plus Kronos is pretty sure that Methos is using Mark to manipulate them and those two playing games with each other and everyone else is even more disruptive to a well run war.
6. Roman (3), Mark (7), & Ianto (9) - What's their favourite charity, and why?
from
zellieh
Roman
Doctors Without Borders because he really respects the work that his friend Oliver does.
Mark
If asked Mark would probably say his support of UNICEF slightly trumps his support for Amnesty International. Privately he thinks that the world needs someone like Amnesty who can shout loudly about how things should be with total disregard for the way things actually work and the compromises that people like him have to make. Nicholas laughs when he says things like that and claims that having Amnesty act as the world's conscience means that those in power don't need to have one. Mark likes to think he doesn't believe that.
Ianto
While, if asked, he would give some generic answer like Children in Need or Comic Relief or maybe, thinking of Tommy and Jack, The Royal British Legion day, Ianto's favourite charity doesn't have a name, just a number. He set it up quietly during his suspension, so quietly that he's not even sure if Jack knows about it although he suspects he does as it was not long after that Jack took him to Flat Holm for the first time. They don't talk about it. Ianto's charity, which doesn't have a name because if it did it would be Lisa and it is easier just to think of numbers, gives money to help those who have been hurt or lost family due to alien involvement. It isn't very much but it is the best he can do.
7. Castiel (5), Dean (4), Methos (1) and Krycek (2) - Are stuck on a desert island. How do they survive?
from
zellieh
So Methos, Krycek, Dean and Castiel found themselves on a desert island. It should be the start of a joke. It wasn't, not really.
For now we'll overlook minor questions like why them and how they got there... those things will become apparent.
The first thing that happens is that Castiel tries to take Dean to safety. This is less than successful as he leaves... but Dean does not. Upon discovering this, he returns immediately in a panic (or with a slight frown which Dean choses to interpret as panic). On the next attempt Castiel accepts Dean's lack of presence with his normal magnanimity and focuses on the essentials like organising a rescue. He returns with assurances that the necessary steps are being taken but may take some time to locate them and make the attempt.
The second thing that happens is that Dean and Krycek get into a fight over who should be in charge. Methos watches, amused as they shout at each other.
"This is how Dean reacts to surprises," Castiel tells him seriously, "I have found it best to let him."
The threat of impending hunger forces them to put the argument on hold, the only agreement reached: that they should stick together. They introduce themselves as Dean, Castiel, Alex and Adam. Alex and Dean hunt, Castiel fishes and Adam complains.
The next day is pretty much the same. Castiel bamfs out to get an update on the rescue mission ("Cas are you sure you don't know exactly where this island is? Look, don't worry, just tell Dean to hold on - we're coming"). Dean and Alex hunt, Castiel fishes, Adam complains.
The third day is a repeat of the second. They are getting heartily sick of fish. And of Adam complaining.
Dean snaps first and kicks Adam out of the camp on the excuse that he should have a go at hunting if what Cas is providing wasn't good enough. It is the first thing Dean and Alex have agreed on (even if Alex did raise his eyebrows at the Castiel part of the rant). Castiel looks on, impervious. He is the only one not surprised when Adam returns with a selection of field-dressed haunches wrapped on lush leaves and a selection of plantlife which he assured them was completely edible.
He claims it was luck. Dean scoffs and Krycek is suspicious. Dean catches on and Dean is suspicious.
When Castiel asked why he did not reveal his knowledge sooner, Adam claims that you have to take your entertainment were you can find it. This results in another confrontation and Castiel assuring Dean that, while he did not know what Adam was, he is not in fact a Trickster. To Castiel's surprise, this does not prove as reassuring as Castiel thought it would and the whole sorry business is only brought to an end by Castiel apologising for holding out on Dean (Come on man, we've been over this!), Adam doing the slicing-the-palm thing ("That's just gross") and shots of holy water all around ("I hardly think I need to participate, Dean" "Shut up and drink, Cas").
After that things settled down a little (although Adam still complained). For a few hours a day Adam would hunt, Alex (who to Dean's great irritation had more experience with living from the land) would gather, Castiel would fish and Dean would wash/clean and tend the fire. This was only agreed on after Dean insisted that everyone swore blood oaths never to tell Sam.
This left them with three problems: their continually delayed rescue ("Tell Dean we're trying but it's like something is actively stopping us getting to you."), sunburn ("If anyone makes any cracks about moisturiser they are waking up with a crab in their bed" "The lotion that Adam made is most relieving, Dean. Why would this be the source of humour?" "Not helping, Cas") and boredom ("I spy with... Ow! Cas, watch what you are doing with that fish").
They explored during the day but night chased them back to the campsite and each other's company. Sitting around the campfire they would trade stories and Adam and Dean would argue over whether the biggest hardship was the lack of beer or pie. After a week of this, Alex, sick of the pair of them, argued that lack of sex trumped either. Adam pointed out that there was a possible solution to that and Dean's eyebrows made their own (doomed) bid for freedom.
Adam' comment remained a joke until it wasn't. Dean really hadn't needed to walk into the camp and see that. He sulked for a week. Right up until his angel's unintentional voyeuristic tendencies (at least Dean hoped they were unintentional) got him asked if he wanted to join in. This led to a lot of shouting, mostly by Dean and at a bemused Castiel. Adam's amused comments about God commending the angels to kneel before man and offer submission to them and what that had often equated to, had not helped the either the situation or Dean's blood pressure although it had nicely distracted Castiel into a discussion of theology and the use of sex in worship. Dean wasn't entirely happy about the latter topic ("How is it that you're petrified when I take you to a brothal but you don't blink at Egyptian priests trying to suck themselves and each other off?" "It was an act of worship Dean, don't blaspheme"). While the problem of Cas, sex and religion was only postponed ("Cas - all I'm saying is that cults and orgies don't tend to go together very well... and don't go thinking you will find God through one either." "Why would I think that Dean?") the discussion did break the ice between Castiel and Adam and subsequent evenings would often find the two having long conversations about the old days and reminiscing over shared memories of long forgotten songs and jokes and civilisations. This left Dean and Alex to bond over guns, knives and homemade explosives which suited them. Occasionally their discussion would spill over into the geeks side of the fire (Adam proved to be very knowledgeable on the topic of weaponry) or vice versa ("Wait, so if I'd taken you to a temple prostitute you wouldn't have acted like such a big freak?") and they all got pulled into the argument over whether Immortals had Grace and whether they were the remnants of the Grigori or Nephilim (Castiel), Aliens (Alex), none of the above (Adam), "Who-the-fuck-cares, and Cas, 'did it hurt when you fell out of heaven is not a serious question'" (Dean).
It wasn't perfect (no beer, no pie, no Sam and Dean did keep walking into things he didn't really want to see) but it was pretty congenial all things considered.
It was in the second month when Castiel realised who Adam was and, in his surprise, let this information slip - which led to Dean trying to kill him ("You were one of the fucking Horsemen of the Apocalypse!"). This did not end well ("Get the fuck off me") although nobody was seriously hurt ("Okay Cas, I'm calm... now will you get off me!"). It took a fortnight of Castiel practically acting as a go-between for Dean and Adam (the former refusing to have anything to do with the later) before any measure of trust was restored and another fortnight before Cas returned to his normal task of fishing and Dean returned to manning the camp. Slowly things got back to normal. At least normal for two men, one immortal and one angel stranded on a desert island.
It was four months since they arrived on the Island when Alex and Dean got into a 'who's seen the weirdest shit' competition (Cas wasn't allowed to take part because he was a voyeur angel and that was cheating and Adam was disqualified because he was one of the damn Horsemen of the Apocalypse for crying out loud). Alex was half way through his second story when Dean stopped him with "Wait - Mulder as in Fox Mulder?!"
From there it was a comparatively short step from two men, an immortal and an angel stranded on a desert island to two hunters ("He won't listen to me but I can give you Fox's number if you want it"), an ex-Death and an angel stranded on an island plotting the best way of ensuring the island's (along with the rest of the world's) continued existence. As Dean noted to Castiel as they lay down for sleep that evening on their side of the camp (what had started out as Dean not wanting to sleep without Castiel guarding his back had continued as the nights became colder, body heat more welcome and Dean would almost swear that he could feel the soft touch of Castiel's wing over him like a living feather duvet) it was a fucking miracle ("Yes Dean, it does seem oddly fortuitous").
Six months after they found themselves on the island, Sam jumped from the boat to the beach yelling for his brother and muttering imprecations about the Angel Gabriel and what he was going to do to him if this one wasn't the right fucking island. He skidded to a halt as he reached their campsite and clapped his hands over his eyes. He really did not did to see that. And who knew Angels of the Lord were so bendy?
"Dean?" he says carefully.
"Hey Sammy," Dean says back, "I'd like you to meet my friends - we have a few ideas about this apocalypse..."
Next part coming soon...
Originally posted at http://fides.dreamwidth.org/5660.html. There are
comments there.
saraid,
muuranker and the first two questions by
zellieh and a mostly PG-13 rated.
My characters were:
1. Methos
2. Alex Krycek
3. Roman Wild
4. Dean Winchester
5. Castial
6. Kronos
7. Mark Brydon
8. Nicholas Brocklehurst
9. Ianto Jones
10. Arthur Pendragon
11. Merlin
12. Sirius Black
13. Remus Lupin
14. Ethan Rayne
15. Rupert Giles
1. Has Mark (7) ever eaten Nicholas (8)?
from
saraid
"Nicholas, what's this?"
"It's a statement for the press briefing."
"We're putting out a denial?"
"It's customary."
"Bugger customary!"
"We discussed this."
"You discussed it. I disagreed."
"How about 'It is not the policy of this Embassy to answer questions on the private life of its staff.'"
"If that's the best I'm going to get. Right - what's next on the agenda?"
"That's all I've got. It's nearly lunch time... You hungry..?"
2. What is Roman's (3) favourite place? Why would Dean (4) refuse to go there?
from
muuranker
Part A
While Roman has many places he thinks fondly of - Annette's flat, the red sofa, even the winner's podium from the few times he has had the opportunity to stand on it - none of them compare to the ice rink. He doesn't really care which one or where, although the Steinkamp's does have the cosy familiarity of home, but his favourite place is on the ice.
Part B
"An ice rink?! Do I look like a teenage girl? Glitter and frills, really not my thing. For crying out loud Sammy, if you and Cas wanted to watch skating, and don't think I've forgotten about that, couldn't you have picked something macho like ice hockey?"
"You know what, I think you just don't want your boyfriend seeing you fall on your ass. Don't worry - I'm sure he'll kiss it better."
"Have you been at the demon blood again because you are seriously deluded?"
"I'm not the one who's angel who wants to be taken on a date to the Ice Capades."
"Seriously dude, you need to drop that right now or I let Cas smite you when he gets back."
"Like that's going to happen. Just calling it like I see it bro. Where is he anyway?"
"Canada somewhere. Something about suspected demon influence."
"In Canada?"
"That's what I said. Apparently there was a theft, he kept talking about some guy called Johnny Weir..?"
3. What would Ethan (14) cook for Krycek (2)?
from
muuranker
For some reason my immediate reaction was something a bit classy - fresh pasta, maybe linguini, a nice wine... and then I thought about the question a little more and realised that the possibilities are endless: Invisibility potion? Love spell? Memory Alteration potion? Teleportation charm? Astral projection lotion? Banish Undead smoke bomb? Limb-grow potion?
But, hypothetically, should a certain ex-FBI/Consortium agent (let's call him AK) want to take a bit of a break from intergalactic politics and related double-dealing and wanted his ex-partner (let's call him FM) to be able to come with him so they could finally talk, something that would normally be impossible due to an entire organisation of people existing for the express purpose of not giving FM a break... then maybe in a situation like that he would go to a respected Chaos Mage (lets call him ER) and arrange for a small, (fake) alien abduction to get everyone off your trail.
Hypothetically, I am sure Ethan could cook something like that up for him - for a price. And then, maybe they could go out for a nice Italian meal.. because it is important to appreciate the finer things in life. The other important thing to remember is that, when dealing with Chaos mages with a twisted sense of humour it is good idea to pick up the bill.
4. What would Castiel (5) find problematic about Giles (15)? Now imagine that whatever Cas (5) finds problematical is something they have to deal with.
from
muuranker
Part A
Cas and Giles hit it off very quickly. There are however two things that Castiel finds slightly problematic - the first is Dean who can only take so long of Cas and Giles bonding over books before he starts getting twitchy. The second is Giles' demon summoning past. It isn't that Giles was a host, because that can happen to anyone without the right tattoos, but that he actively summoned demons and invited them to possess him. This is generally regarded as "Bad".
Part B
As for dealing with it: well, what is past is past and Giles has clearly been making up for it since, watching and guarding his charge as Castiel does his (well, maybe not exactly like...). However if it will make everyone feel a bit happier (a stop Dean adding holy water to the tea which is considered blasphemous by both Giles and Castiel, albeit for different reasons) if they give Giles a anti-possession tattoo, just to be on the safe side, then that is easily done.
And as for the Dean problem - if he's getting board sitting around the library then maybe Giles' charge can so him about the town a bit. Introduce him to the neighbourhood, as it were...
5. Methos (1), Kronos (6), and Arthur (10) are on a committee - what are their roles? Why would Mark (7) be causing them problems?
from
muuranker
Part A
I'm going to assume for the sake of argument that Arthur stays alive for longer then five minutes which probably means that the committee is less a committee and more a war council which, in turn, probably means that Arthur is either protege or figurehead (depending on who you ask) and his role is to lead the armies and give them something and someone to fight for. Kronos is the warleader and general. His role is to advise on the best way to make sure the enemy becomes dead and then to do it. Methos is chief scribe/secretary and general advisor. His role is tactics and counter-intelligence.
Part B
Why would a skilled diplomat who wants to work towards peaceful solutions be causing them problems... where to start. He's mostly causing problems because he keeps wanting to make peace with people and generally prevent wholesale slaughter, which is pretty contrary to the whole conquering the world with fire and sword game plan. Not to mention occasionally reminding Arthur that he is not supposed to be acting like a prat and a bully which conquering the world probably qualifies him for, and the moments of conscience are rather disruptive to to the process. Plus Kronos is pretty sure that Methos is using Mark to manipulate them and those two playing games with each other and everyone else is even more disruptive to a well run war.
6. Roman (3), Mark (7), & Ianto (9) - What's their favourite charity, and why?
from
zellieh
Roman
Doctors Without Borders because he really respects the work that his friend Oliver does.
Mark
If asked Mark would probably say his support of UNICEF slightly trumps his support for Amnesty International. Privately he thinks that the world needs someone like Amnesty who can shout loudly about how things should be with total disregard for the way things actually work and the compromises that people like him have to make. Nicholas laughs when he says things like that and claims that having Amnesty act as the world's conscience means that those in power don't need to have one. Mark likes to think he doesn't believe that.
Ianto
While, if asked, he would give some generic answer like Children in Need or Comic Relief or maybe, thinking of Tommy and Jack, The Royal British Legion day, Ianto's favourite charity doesn't have a name, just a number. He set it up quietly during his suspension, so quietly that he's not even sure if Jack knows about it although he suspects he does as it was not long after that Jack took him to Flat Holm for the first time. They don't talk about it. Ianto's charity, which doesn't have a name because if it did it would be Lisa and it is easier just to think of numbers, gives money to help those who have been hurt or lost family due to alien involvement. It isn't very much but it is the best he can do.
7. Castiel (5), Dean (4), Methos (1) and Krycek (2) - Are stuck on a desert island. How do they survive?
from
zellieh
So Methos, Krycek, Dean and Castiel found themselves on a desert island. It should be the start of a joke. It wasn't, not really.
For now we'll overlook minor questions like why them and how they got there... those things will become apparent.
The first thing that happens is that Castiel tries to take Dean to safety. This is less than successful as he leaves... but Dean does not. Upon discovering this, he returns immediately in a panic (or with a slight frown which Dean choses to interpret as panic). On the next attempt Castiel accepts Dean's lack of presence with his normal magnanimity and focuses on the essentials like organising a rescue. He returns with assurances that the necessary steps are being taken but may take some time to locate them and make the attempt.
The second thing that happens is that Dean and Krycek get into a fight over who should be in charge. Methos watches, amused as they shout at each other.
"This is how Dean reacts to surprises," Castiel tells him seriously, "I have found it best to let him."
The threat of impending hunger forces them to put the argument on hold, the only agreement reached: that they should stick together. They introduce themselves as Dean, Castiel, Alex and Adam. Alex and Dean hunt, Castiel fishes and Adam complains.
The next day is pretty much the same. Castiel bamfs out to get an update on the rescue mission ("Cas are you sure you don't know exactly where this island is? Look, don't worry, just tell Dean to hold on - we're coming"). Dean and Alex hunt, Castiel fishes, Adam complains.
The third day is a repeat of the second. They are getting heartily sick of fish. And of Adam complaining.
Dean snaps first and kicks Adam out of the camp on the excuse that he should have a go at hunting if what Cas is providing wasn't good enough. It is the first thing Dean and Alex have agreed on (even if Alex did raise his eyebrows at the Castiel part of the rant). Castiel looks on, impervious. He is the only one not surprised when Adam returns with a selection of field-dressed haunches wrapped on lush leaves and a selection of plantlife which he assured them was completely edible.
He claims it was luck. Dean scoffs and Krycek is suspicious. Dean catches on and Dean is suspicious.
When Castiel asked why he did not reveal his knowledge sooner, Adam claims that you have to take your entertainment were you can find it. This results in another confrontation and Castiel assuring Dean that, while he did not know what Adam was, he is not in fact a Trickster. To Castiel's surprise, this does not prove as reassuring as Castiel thought it would and the whole sorry business is only brought to an end by Castiel apologising for holding out on Dean (Come on man, we've been over this!), Adam doing the slicing-the-palm thing ("That's just gross") and shots of holy water all around ("I hardly think I need to participate, Dean" "Shut up and drink, Cas").
After that things settled down a little (although Adam still complained). For a few hours a day Adam would hunt, Alex (who to Dean's great irritation had more experience with living from the land) would gather, Castiel would fish and Dean would wash/clean and tend the fire. This was only agreed on after Dean insisted that everyone swore blood oaths never to tell Sam.
This left them with three problems: their continually delayed rescue ("Tell Dean we're trying but it's like something is actively stopping us getting to you."), sunburn ("If anyone makes any cracks about moisturiser they are waking up with a crab in their bed" "The lotion that Adam made is most relieving, Dean. Why would this be the source of humour?" "Not helping, Cas") and boredom ("I spy with... Ow! Cas, watch what you are doing with that fish").
They explored during the day but night chased them back to the campsite and each other's company. Sitting around the campfire they would trade stories and Adam and Dean would argue over whether the biggest hardship was the lack of beer or pie. After a week of this, Alex, sick of the pair of them, argued that lack of sex trumped either. Adam pointed out that there was a possible solution to that and Dean's eyebrows made their own (doomed) bid for freedom.
Adam' comment remained a joke until it wasn't. Dean really hadn't needed to walk into the camp and see that. He sulked for a week. Right up until his angel's unintentional voyeuristic tendencies (at least Dean hoped they were unintentional) got him asked if he wanted to join in. This led to a lot of shouting, mostly by Dean and at a bemused Castiel. Adam's amused comments about God commending the angels to kneel before man and offer submission to them and what that had often equated to, had not helped the either the situation or Dean's blood pressure although it had nicely distracted Castiel into a discussion of theology and the use of sex in worship. Dean wasn't entirely happy about the latter topic ("How is it that you're petrified when I take you to a brothal but you don't blink at Egyptian priests trying to suck themselves and each other off?" "It was an act of worship Dean, don't blaspheme"). While the problem of Cas, sex and religion was only postponed ("Cas - all I'm saying is that cults and orgies don't tend to go together very well... and don't go thinking you will find God through one either." "Why would I think that Dean?") the discussion did break the ice between Castiel and Adam and subsequent evenings would often find the two having long conversations about the old days and reminiscing over shared memories of long forgotten songs and jokes and civilisations. This left Dean and Alex to bond over guns, knives and homemade explosives which suited them. Occasionally their discussion would spill over into the geeks side of the fire (Adam proved to be very knowledgeable on the topic of weaponry) or vice versa ("Wait, so if I'd taken you to a temple prostitute you wouldn't have acted like such a big freak?") and they all got pulled into the argument over whether Immortals had Grace and whether they were the remnants of the Grigori or Nephilim (Castiel), Aliens (Alex), none of the above (Adam), "Who-the-fuck-cares, and Cas, 'did it hurt when you fell out of heaven is not a serious question'" (Dean).
It wasn't perfect (no beer, no pie, no Sam and Dean did keep walking into things he didn't really want to see) but it was pretty congenial all things considered.
It was in the second month when Castiel realised who Adam was and, in his surprise, let this information slip - which led to Dean trying to kill him ("You were one of the fucking Horsemen of the Apocalypse!"). This did not end well ("Get the fuck off me") although nobody was seriously hurt ("Okay Cas, I'm calm... now will you get off me!"). It took a fortnight of Castiel practically acting as a go-between for Dean and Adam (the former refusing to have anything to do with the later) before any measure of trust was restored and another fortnight before Cas returned to his normal task of fishing and Dean returned to manning the camp. Slowly things got back to normal. At least normal for two men, one immortal and one angel stranded on a desert island.
It was four months since they arrived on the Island when Alex and Dean got into a 'who's seen the weirdest shit' competition (Cas wasn't allowed to take part because he was a voyeur angel and that was cheating and Adam was disqualified because he was one of the damn Horsemen of the Apocalypse for crying out loud). Alex was half way through his second story when Dean stopped him with "Wait - Mulder as in Fox Mulder?!"
From there it was a comparatively short step from two men, an immortal and an angel stranded on a desert island to two hunters ("He won't listen to me but I can give you Fox's number if you want it"), an ex-Death and an angel stranded on an island plotting the best way of ensuring the island's (along with the rest of the world's) continued existence. As Dean noted to Castiel as they lay down for sleep that evening on their side of the camp (what had started out as Dean not wanting to sleep without Castiel guarding his back had continued as the nights became colder, body heat more welcome and Dean would almost swear that he could feel the soft touch of Castiel's wing over him like a living feather duvet) it was a fucking miracle ("Yes Dean, it does seem oddly fortuitous").
Six months after they found themselves on the island, Sam jumped from the boat to the beach yelling for his brother and muttering imprecations about the Angel Gabriel and what he was going to do to him if this one wasn't the right fucking island. He skidded to a halt as he reached their campsite and clapped his hands over his eyes. He really did not did to see that. And who knew Angels of the Lord were so bendy?
"Dean?" he says carefully.
"Hey Sammy," Dean says back, "I'd like you to meet my friends - we have a few ideas about this apocalypse..."
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