A Tattoo Studio, Alexandria, Virginia - Friday night

[vkandis_son]

It was hard, not being able to see. Karal trusted Dean not to let him run into anything, but he was used to having Altra's eyes to see through

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[saltandammo]

"I've had worse," Dean said, through gritted teeth. He concentrated on why he was doing this, what it meant. That helped a lot.

[vkandis_son]

Karal winced, but he knew that the pain would help. A sacrifice always had to be made, and this was Dean's. He couldn't help wondering what his would be. "It is working," he said quietly.

[saltandammo]

"I know," Dean said with a tight smile. "I can feel it."

[vkandis_son]

Karal smiled. "I'm glad." Thank you, Sunlord. Whatever the cost for this, I'll pay it with a glad heart. "Which doesn't mean you should be in a hurry to test it!"

[saltandammo]

"Not sure exactly how I'd do that anyway," Dean said. "I mean it's not like I can there's a demon bar I can walk into with a sign on me saying 'Here I am, try and possess me.'"

[vkandis_son]

"For which I am eternally grateful," he muttered, cocking his head. The spiralling seemed to be quickening as the tattoo progressed.

[saltandammo]

"They haven't really seemed to have had much interest in possessing me in the past," Dean continued. "Just, y'know, everyone around me. But better safe than sorry, y'know."

[vkandis_son]

"Yes." Karal's agreement was heartfelt. "But the more you hunt them, the greater chance that they will try. You are a threat. Once they know that, they will fight back." He put his elbows on his knees, leaning forward slightly, staying orientated towards the sound of Dean's voice. "It should warn you, as well, of their presence. So long as you have faith in Him."

[saltandammo]

"Yeah?" That Dean hadn't been expecting; he had just wanted to find a way to keep demons out of him and his.

[vkandis_son]

"I believe so," he replied. "Altra says that it will, but you should not rely on it. Rely first on your own ability and knowledge, and trust your instincts. Vkandis Sunlord will only intervene when all will be lost if He doesn't. He expects His people to rely on their wits. Your tattoo will work on the same principles. I think." He pushed a hand through his curls, sighing a little. "No one has ever tried anything like this before."

[saltandammo]

"So if it works, we should go register the patent on it?" Dean joked.