[Video::Locked]chosefamilySeptember 17 2011, 09:03:43 UTC
Like there's much to be on purpose about around here. [Yeah, Sam's still stinging a bit over Jess. Sue him.]
Dead man's blood. It's...mostly used for incapacitation back home, though if you can get them to drink it, that'll kill the vampires, but even wounds from a weapon covered with it will cause wounds that are slow to heal. But it'll stop 'em long enough to decapitate them.
[Sam's good about talking shop. Keeps his mind off of other things around here.]
Yeah, I understand that. But I also would rather be ready in case something does. We were already stocked up in case the newer version of Dean loses his grip. Nothing wrong with being ready for this, too.
[The Roadhouse makes Sam pause a moment in thought, simply because there's a lot of considerations to take in there.] It's a place of business, yes, but it's also Ellen's home. She's poured about as much of herself into that place as it's possible to. Given the various protections that have been worked into it by at least two generations of Hunters, it's a good safe haven when things get wild. If you want to add some extras, though, you'd be better off talking to her about them.
Just remember that we're sort of geared to not trusting magic. It doesn't exist in our world the way it does in yours. So if she hesitates, it's nothing personal.
[Video::Locked]chosefamilySeptember 17 2011, 17:59:10 UTC
[Sorry, Harry. He is doing his best to not take it out on other people. Right now, that means work and a few nights of drinking. And possibly killing stuff in the forest.]
I wouldn't make bets on it working. Not when there are lives at stake. Best just go with van Helsing's plan.
[They really should. Sam has a few people in his world, but it's always good to hear more.]
We should, yeah. I'm around the Roadhouse most nights, if I'm not at home.
Same in our world. In fact, most of the stuff Dean and I go after is stuff that hardly anybody believes in. Useful on the one hand, but they get tricked so easily on the other. Magic itself is...well, when it's in the hands of mortals, it generally comes from a little helping hand from demons.
[Video::Locked]chosefamilySeptember 18 2011, 13:04:33 UTC
It's a useful, non-painful way of checking if a person is possessed. Demons don't like it. Makes 'em flinch. So it's useful, if you know what you're looking for.
[Hey, at least he's not admitting that he may have spiked a drink or two with holy water. It's just safety.]
[Video::Locked]chosefamilySeptember 19 2011, 19:12:48 UTC
Generally, when we come upon witches, they're using their powers to hurt the people around them. Witch, in this sense, being the historical usage of someone who uses black magic. Hunters sometimes have to use spells themselves because it can be the only way to take down certain kinds of creatures. After all, exorcism can certainly be considered a type of spell.
[He grins slightly.] And if you're wondering, yes, I can rattle an exorcism off off the top of my head.
[Then, something finally seems to catch up with him.] Wait. You could...sense the meaning behind the usage? That's kind of new and different. And definitely useful in certain cases. [Oh, the trouble that could have saved him and Dean with Ruby. So much trouble.]
[He does have the sense to look a little chagrinned at being called out on the 'Faith flavored drinks'.] Yes, well. You can't ever be too careful. Especially not around here.
[Video::Locked]hellsbellsharrySeptember 20 2011, 03:37:34 UTC
Hmm. We get those back home. They're called Warlocks and they're usually dealt with by the White Council's Wardens. Usually.
Impressive. that takes a lot of focus.
[Harry shrugs.] Not the meaning, just the power behind it. You had Faith in the word you were using, it was a symbol backed by a higher power to you. That's what I caught up on.
But essentially, yeah I can feel energy like faith and magic and the like. It can be very helpful... unless of cours ethe bad guy knows hot to hide. Less helpful then.
[Harry gave Sam a brief almost mock reprimanding look before smiling.] It's not the worst treatment I've been given and really I don't blame you.
[Video::Locked]chosefamilySeptember 20 2011, 23:51:08 UTC
I'm going to assume that the White Council is some centralized agency for the policing of magic or something. We don't have anything like that in my world, to the best of my knowledge. Just Hunters and we're not exactly centralized ourselves, either.
[Sam shrugs.] When you've been doing something for more than twenty years, memorizing isn't that hard. [Try not to think about the fact that Sam definitely doesn't look like he's hit thirty yet, Harry. It's probably better that way.]
[That part makes him blink, though.] I...I'm not sure I really have faith any more in what it represents, but I have faith that it works because I know it does.
I mean, I know God exists, given I have it on good authority. [A couple dozen angels that he's met over the past couple of years. Most of which were trying to kill him.] But given everything that's gone on, I'd say my faith in the big guy is pretty well shaken, not stirred.
[Still, the last of it gets another smile.] We do our best. The best tests are the ones that people don't notice right away. Or don't really expect.
[Video::Locked]hellsbellsharrySeptember 22 2011, 00:55:54 UTC
Pretty much. Every i=wizard answer to the white council which is policed by the wardens.
Oh I get that, but I think it takes more than memorization. [It meant the kid has a butt-lode of will and determination to back it up. It was very impressive.]
Same thing really.
Well... you're not the only one. We never say eye to eye but... well... I've been put on to a thing or two by a certain archangel... so he's certainly playing what cards he has.
[Video::Locked]chosefamilySeptember 23 2011, 19:18:49 UTC
[Buttload of determination and will pretty much sums up the Winchesters. Definite candidates for the Green Lantern Corps if it ever came down to it. (Bobby, on the other hand, just calls them stubborn asses and is done with it.)]
[Mention of 'a certain archangel' makes Sam's mouth twist slightly.] Personal experience tells me that things are never good when the archangels get involved. I'll take Castiel over the others any day of the week and twice on Thursday.
Dead man's blood. It's...mostly used for incapacitation back home, though if you can get them to drink it, that'll kill the vampires, but even wounds from a weapon covered with it will cause wounds that are slow to heal. But it'll stop 'em long enough to decapitate them.
[Sam's good about talking shop. Keeps his mind off of other things around here.]
Yeah, I understand that. But I also would rather be ready in case something does. We were already stocked up in case the newer version of Dean loses his grip. Nothing wrong with being ready for this, too.
[The Roadhouse makes Sam pause a moment in thought, simply because there's a lot of considerations to take in there.] It's a place of business, yes, but it's also Ellen's home. She's poured about as much of herself into that place as it's possible to. Given the various protections that have been worked into it by at least two generations of Hunters, it's a good safe haven when things get wild. If you want to add some extras, though, you'd be better off talking to her about them.
Just remember that we're sort of geared to not trusting magic. It doesn't exist in our world the way it does in yours. So if she hesitates, it's nothing personal.
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Hmm... it's worth trying though it's best to be careful.
[Harry likes talking shop. In fact, they should d it more often.]
The vampire, one? Yeah, fair enough. We really should meet up and compare notes.
I think I will. I like Ellen. And there's a few things I could cook up yeah...
Mmm. Most people back home don't even believe it exists so I can understand.
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I wouldn't make bets on it working. Not when there are lives at stake. Best just go with van Helsing's plan.
[They really should. Sam has a few people in his world, but it's always good to hear more.]
We should, yeah. I'm around the Roadhouse most nights, if I'm not at home.
Same in our world. In fact, most of the stuff Dean and I go after is stuff that hardly anybody believes in. Useful on the one hand, but they get tricked so easily on the other. Magic itself is...well, when it's in the hands of mortals, it generally comes from a little helping hand from demons.
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Same here.
Alright, I might stop by when I have the change. Right now It's trying to fix my damn apartment. I'm thinking of cutting it off as a loss.
Heh, people, eh?
I.... oh. Well that explains why you and Dean both are a bit iffy about me.
Yeeeesh.
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If your apartment looks as good as you do right now? You're probably better writing it off, yeah.
[The rest of it, he pauses and shrugs.]
Honestly, so far? You've been pretty solid. Most people use magic in our world to get things for themselves. That's what the demons push them to do.
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Yeah, demons do that. But hey, good to hear I'm solid!
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Hey, we've stopped muttering Christo around you. That's generally a good start.
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Christo? What the hell were you doing that for?
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[Hey, at least he's not admitting that he may have spiked a drink or two with holy water. It's just safety.]
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And that probably explains why I got Faith flavoured drinks. [He gives Sam a wry smile.]
Sneaky though.
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[He grins slightly.] And if you're wondering, yes, I can rattle an exorcism off off the top of my head.
[Then, something finally seems to catch up with him.] Wait. You could...sense the meaning behind the usage? That's kind of new and different. And definitely useful in certain cases. [Oh, the trouble that could have saved him and Dean with Ruby. So much trouble.]
[He does have the sense to look a little chagrinned at being called out on the 'Faith flavored drinks'.] Yes, well. You can't ever be too careful. Especially not around here.
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Impressive. that takes a lot of focus.
[Harry shrugs.] Not the meaning, just the power behind it. You had Faith in the word you were using, it was a symbol backed by a higher power to you. That's what I caught up on.
But essentially, yeah I can feel energy like faith and magic and the like. It can be very helpful... unless of cours ethe bad guy knows hot to hide. Less helpful then.
[Harry gave Sam a brief almost mock reprimanding look before smiling.] It's not the worst treatment I've been given and really I don't blame you.
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[Sam shrugs.] When you've been doing something for more than twenty years, memorizing isn't that hard. [Try not to think about the fact that Sam definitely doesn't look like he's hit thirty yet, Harry. It's probably better that way.]
[That part makes him blink, though.] I...I'm not sure I really have faith any more in what it represents, but I have faith that it works because I know it does.
I mean, I know God exists, given I have it on good authority. [A couple dozen angels that he's met over the past couple of years. Most of which were trying to kill him.] But given everything that's gone on, I'd say my faith in the big guy is pretty well shaken, not stirred.
[Still, the last of it gets another smile.] We do our best. The best tests are the ones that people don't notice right away. Or don't really expect.
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Oh I get that, but I think it takes more than memorization. [It meant the kid has a butt-lode of will and determination to back it up. It was very impressive.]
Same thing really.
Well... you're not the only one. We never say eye to eye but... well... I've been put on to a thing or two by a certain archangel... so he's certainly playing what cards he has.
And no one even expects the Spanish Inquisition.
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[Mention of 'a certain archangel' makes Sam's mouth twist slightly.] Personal experience tells me that things are never good when the archangels get involved. I'll take Castiel over the others any day of the week and twice on Thursday.
[Small joke there, given Castiel's old charge.]
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Well... this guy isn't so bad. I mean I've heard that your version of him is a bit of a dick but back home...
He's a good guy.
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