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[ofthursday]

[For some, the individual who appears on the screen will be familiar; for others, less so. He's not particularly remarkable, expression calm and voice even, though his stare might be a little more intense than a normal person's usually is.]

I did not expect to find myself here once again.

[He has a brown duffel bag in his arms, just visible at the bottom of the bracelet's screen, which he glances briefly down at before looking back up once again.]

I presume the apocalypse has still not come. Can anyone tell me where we stand as of now in regards to the gods and Ragnarok?

[A pause.]

What day it is would also be of use.

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[stakes]

Cas! [ Buffy is actually... kind of excited to see him, even though both of the boys are gone, because FAMILIAR FACE. ]

Um -- Ragnarok is on pause for now? But some crazy dead-God kidnapping shenanigans happened and we just had a magical sea excursion to try and get him back. It's day 241.

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[ofthursday]

Hello, Buffy.

[Castiel is a little pleased to see her as well, because it means he isn't alone.]

Which god? Freyr?

[He remembers vaguely discussion about speaking with someone in the ocean in order to bring him back to life, but his memories are jumbled at the moment and he's still sorting them all out.]

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[stakes]

Yep, that one. So basically we went underwater with way more people than we needed for a seemingly impossible task... Must be another day in Asgard, huh?

[ She smiles. ]

You okay? You obviously remember us, but you've definitely been gone awhile.

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[samantha_grey]

Well... aren't you a sight for sore eyes?

We're trying to bring Freyr back after he blew himself to kingdom come at the end of the big fight a few months ago. They had us going down to a set of caves under the ocean to get answers.

I'm pretty sure we'll get together to work out what we know soon...

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[ofthursday]

It is good to hear from you again as well.

It has only been a few months? Freyr has still not returned?

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[occulthymns]

Castiel~! You're back!

[She is so so happy right now. It's been kind of rough with a lot of people she was close to leaving.]

A bunch of us took a train to a shitty town next to an ocean, then down under the water to some caves to get some answers about Freyr. There were mermaids, too. A lot of mermaids.

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[ofthursday]

Hello.

[The tone is slightly fond; he's glad to see there are people he knew still here.]

What type of mermaids?

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[sworntovalor]

[He should not be so happy to see his dear friend once again stranded in a world that is not his own, his life again in the hands of cruel Gods to toy with.

But he cannot help it. It's just so good to see him again, particularly after losing so many friends.]

Castiel -- [the smile is as evident in his voice as it is on his face] you have been sorely missed. Have you been told all that you need to know yet?

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[ofthursday]

[He offers just a hint of a smile of his own.]

It is good to see you once again.

I have been told basic information concerning the current status of this place and attempts to revive Freyr. Is there anything else of note that occurred?

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[5thchild]

It's day 241.

Are you glad to be back, or would you rather have stayed in your world?

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[ofthursday]

It has only been just over a month since I was here last, then.

At this point I have no particular preference for such.

[seventeenpills]

Looks like you've already been brought up to speed about the day and about Ragnarok. So, I'll simply say welcome back, and it's nice to see you again.

[ofthursday]

And you as well. It seems many remain since the time I was here last?

[swedge]

[ and let's just say that it might have taken Jo a few minutes to respond to this because she was just trying to make sure she knew what was going on, but when she does manage to get the video going, it's all smiles. ]

Welcome back, Cas.

[ofthursday]

[He's pleased to see her, if not surprised; he'd already been told she's still here, but he's glad all the same.]

Hello, Jo. It is good to see you again.

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[dragonspeak]

[By the time Merlin finishes listening the message through, that little ball of worry loosens in him. He heaves a sigh of relief, smiling.]

You remember everything. We've been trying to find a way to get Freyr's soul back--that's about it, really.

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[ofthursday]

[Castiel offers a weak smile back.]

Hello Merlin.

I have heard it has only been a few months here. It's been two years, in my world.

[grownstrong]

[Margaery is newly arrived and still very confused so hearing someone speak of returning perked her ears.]

How is it that you left, if you do not mind me asking?

[ofthursday]

I did not leave intentionally. I was here one moment, and in my world again in another; it was the same in reverse.

[He tilts his head slightly.]

I don't believe we met, while I was here.

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[gymnast]

Looks like people have already filled you in on everything. [ Or most everything. ] So welcome back, or... Whatever would work here, I guess. [ It's not exactly the greatest place in the world, so "welcome back" doesn't seem completely appropriate. ]

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[ofthursday]

'Welcome' is appropriate enough.

[Not for everyone, surely, but considering what's going in his world he isn't bothered to be here.]

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[mullets]

Yo, angel.

[ Just as blunt as that, really. He hasn't ever met Castiel, but he knows the name thanks to his holy roman police scanner. You're a popular subject on the angel airwaves, Cas. ]

Dean pop back in with you? I've got a bartender over here who's moping around too much to bring me my drinks. I've had to get up twice already.

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[ofthursday]

[Castiel tilts his head to the side because yeah, drawing a blank on Ash.]

Have we met?

[They haven't, he's sure, but this person might be from further along in time than he is.]

Dean did not return with me. You knew him?

[pratentious]

I think it's safe to say we can expect nothing of this realm at this point.

[ But he's smiling, however tired he might be. Castiel is back, and with his memories intact. An ally returned. ]

Still, I hope you will forgive my saying it is a most pleasant surprise, at that.

[ofthursday]

Hello, Arthur. It is good to see you still remain, if that sentiment can be forgiven as well.

[It's nice to see people he knows, especially after so long at home.]