[001] Video/Action for Hel Welcome Hall

[anguis]

[Lucifer's expression over the video is one of absolute calm sprinkled with innocence. He speaks gently, almost lightly.]

Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore.

[After a dramatic pause, he shakes his head slightly, keeping his gaze slightly lowered. At this angle, the fresh scarring framing his eyes is more prominent.]

It appears that I have been rather inconveniently relocated and placed into this "Hel" house. I'm not entirely certain I can trust the information that I have been given upon my awakening here. The letter was terribly vague, and the woman who conveyed what little information she would has only been marginally helpful. It's all a bit Syfy Channel to me.

[He sighs, put-upon, before looking back up, a hopeful little smile coming over his face.]

Would anyone be so kind as to clear up a few discrepancies for me?

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[Video]

[dragonspeak]

[The scarring, of course, immediately catches his attention.]

What did you need to know?

[Video]

[anguis]

[Lucifer's not happy about it, but he knew it should at least get him a few sympathy cards. He maintains that hopeful smile.]

I'm a bit worried. You see, I'm usually able to heal myself of injuries, but it seems something is wrong...

[Video]

[corks]

[It's...him.]

[He's speaking in the video. Everything down from the same eyes to the same haircut to the same ears. But the scarring is new. But either way, this man looks exactly like Jacob and even sounds like him. Hiw bizaare]

[Jacob tilts his head, eyes furrowing at the sight in suspicious curiousity as he turns the camera on on his end. Was this, perhaps, the devil that the others had confused him with?]

[Only one way to find out.]

...Lucifer Morningstar. That is your name, isn't it?

[Video]

[anguis]

[Lucifer is surprised by this particular individual on the video. At first, he considers that it might be Nick, but that wouldn't make any sense as he is currently still inhabiting Nick (or something of the sort; Lucifer hasn't quite figured that out yet). Lucifer unconsciously mirrors the head tilt, studying the individual as he speaks. The small smile remains, although it's not necessarily hopeful.]

Yes, that is my name. May I have the pleasure of yours?

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[apostatises]

[Lucifer rarely replies to other peoples' posts, largely because they are, naturally, not quite interesting enough for him to muster the effort. He has more important things to attend to, after all. But he's still very much in the habit of at least looking into every single one, learning what he can about the people here and how they can fit into his larger plan.]

[But this name catches his eye, of course. How quaint, that someone would be using his name. So he's interested enough to reply, even with a video to show the annoyingly angelic wings on his back]

The vagueness of the letter is only the beginning. You'll find quickly enough that everything else about the place is just as enigmatic. More of the same, really.

[He smirks] But you're fitting too strongly to the stereotype. The Lightbringer being in the house of darkness is aptly cliche.

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[anguis]

[Lucifer is probably going to be rankled by all these twins shakes his head slightly. He's been thrown for a loop, ending up here in this place, although he's not letting the frustration with the situation show while he's working on playing the sympathy card.]

[The name of this individual catches his eye as well, but he's not going to ask after it just yet.]

I had a hunch that might be the case. It appears to be quite the elaborate cloak and daggers scheme.

[He keeps a pleasant smile, some dry humor to it.]

Pagan gods aren't known for their sense of irony.

voice;

[patronizing]

Hmph. How orginal of an introduction. Well so long as you’re caught up on the memo - no, this isn’t Kansas, as you were right in ‘feeling.’

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[anguis]

The memo informs me this is the "Holy City of Asgard."

[There's a note of derision to his otherwise pleasant tone on that.]

It is not what I would expect Asgard to look like.

[Video]

[occulthymns]

[Whaaaat? It's that nice guy - Jacob, right? - but what's with those scars? And why is being in a house new to him?]

What the fuck?

[This is weird and confusing and after a moment she's reminded of how similar Vanitas and Sora look. So she's furrowing her brow!]

Are you a twin?

[video] JACOB JACK

[corks]

I have a twin back home, but he doesn't look like me. He's fraternal.

[Well, this is going to be fun, telling people he's actually not related in any way to the devil.]

This man is no twin of mine, Euri.

[Video]

[anguis]

[Lucifer is starting to think maybe having a lookalike and possibly some other sort of double could be useful. At the moment, though, it's a little bit irritating. None of this shows on his face. He looks a little curious and quite calm.]

No, I am not a twin. I believe there is someone who looks very much like me here, though.

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[smartwinchester]

[ -- no.]

[Video]

[smartwinchester]

[nonononononono]

[Video]

[smartwinchester]

[It's him. It's him. There is no margin for error, everyone else can see him, and no matter how hard Sam presses the scar in his palm, he is not going anyway.

This is Lucifer. In the flesh. The real, real thing, and it doesn't matter that he's mortal, he is here, and his heart is clenched in his chest, because suddenly, Sam is in the Cage, and he feels the panicked urge to run away, but the only thing he can do is a slightly strangled whisper that he doesn't actually mean to say but it escapes anyway because this is:]

Lucifer.

[Any hope Sam had of his sanity maintaining itself is now gone. Vanished. Caput.]

[Video]

[ofthursday]

[...No.

This has to be another person who looks similar; another Jacob. Surely it can't be him, after it wasn't last time. There's no reason to panic.

But it sounds like him, but then again, so had Jacob. Castiel, for a moment, is frozen before he initializes the video feed. He has to know.]

Lucifer.

[Video]

[anguis]

[Another familiar face! This makes Lucifer wonder if all of these people are somehow trapped in this construct with him or if they're part of the construct. If it's one of those works that can adjust themselves to the trapped expectations, seeing familiar and unfamiliar faces would make sense. Lucifer will have to dwell more on this at a later time.

[Lucifer smiles, a bit fuller than the one on the video.]

Hello, Castiel.

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[hellmaid]

What kind of discrepancies do you need clearing up? I was under the impression that things were fairly self-explanatory.

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[anguis]

[A small shrug.]

I am uncertain if I should trust the information I've been given. Another has confirmed that there is something repressing abilities.

[He pauses, seeming consider what else he would like to know.]

I am a bit curious as to how many people there are here.

[action]

[holmes_fanatic]

[New housemate? Conan is going to make a special effort, come downstairs to find the speaker.]

Ah, did you get your questions answered already ... ?

[Action]

[anguis]

[Lucifer turns his attention away from his bracelet (odd contraption, must be magical; technology doesn't work like that) to the speaker. He smiles, tinged with ruefulness.]

Some. Not much of it is useful, unfortunately.

[He settles his arm back down by his side, turning to face Conan. Lucifer has his approachable demeanor on.]

Do you live here in Hel as well?

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[minifridge]

Jacob, are you-

[Wait, something's not right. The scarring, the hair- then she picks up more details (that she'll never overlook as long as she lives- possession is what you'd call memorable.) that go beyond: how he's speaking, the way he carries himself, something in the eyes. This isn't Jacob experiencing something strange, which means-

Oh god. Mary goes completely white, eyes widening slightly, mind racing. This doesn't have to be Lucifer, right? It could be someone else from another world with that face- right?]

-Who are you?

video; JACOB THREADJACK OF JUSTICE

[corks]

Mary.

[His voice is a lot more firm- he actually liked Mary, and this man is not someone he wants her to interact with.]

This man is not me. And he is not...a nice person. Be careful, Mary. Don't reveal too much around him.

[video]

[damnidjits]

[Okay, he seriously thought life sucked when Crowley appeared. Shouldn't have complained so soon, huh? This time, there is no mistaking, this is Lucifer, and there are not enough curse words in the world to sum up how fucked they all were at that moment. This isn't the place or time to lose his head (hell, there never will be a time), he has shit to do, including keeping an eye on Sam.

His hands may be shaking when he turns on the feed, but his face shows no indication of any sort of nerves, even if he is incredibly tightly wound.]

Lucifer.

[Video]

[anguis]

[Yes, Bobby, you'll need to keep that eye on Sam. Keep it aimed and locked on.]

[Lucifer is actually pretty pleased to see that there are a number of people he recognizes here. He doesn't know where they are, but that will be something he'll work on figuring out. He does expect hostility from most people he knows, after all.]

[He smiles gently.]

Hello, Robert.

video.

[stakes]

Welcome to Asgard, where you're powerless and at the whim of really annoying Gods. ... And did I mention powerless?

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[anguis]

[Lucifer gives her a curious little head tilt. He's not quite certain if this one is hostile or simply likes to emphasize what she thinks is most important.]

I would say nearly powerless. Someone I've spoken to has confirmed that certain abilities are associated with housing affiliation.

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[sonofabitch]

Stay the hell away from Sam or I will stab you in the face.

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[anguis]

I don't think you need to worry about me staying away from Sam.

[Lucifer definitely sounds a bit amused.]

[audio]

[zimos]

Lay it on me baby, I'll see what I can answer.

[audio]

[anguis]

[Lucifer has had some of his questions answered already, in particular the ones concerning the effect of Asgard on his own powers, but there is another question that has come up from another conversation.]

Would you happen to know what the powers granted in other houses are?

[ video ]

[entreats]

Yet another one for the Hel house, huh? [ She can't help but eye the screen a little, as if she's sizing him up.. ]

Hope you won't be as much of an annoying addition.

[ video ]

[anguis]

[Lucifer tilts his head slightly, curious.]

Are the other residents here particularly annoying?

[video]

[mistresses]

Ask and you shall receive.

[ If the caller ID is anything to go by, Irene would certainly be more than happy to 'help.' ]

[video]

[anguis]

[Lucifer tilts his head slightly, seeming to consider his question while he considers her.]

Is anything known about what exists outside of what is shown on the map?

VIDEO.

[1864]

That Toto joke never gets old. [ The sarcasm in her voice is obvious. ]

Syfy channel isn't completely off-base. They've been more than kind enough to sprinkle some aliens into the mix for us. Add a bit of overdone fantasy plot, and you're right on the mark of what you've been dragged into.

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[anguis]

[The sarcasm slides right off Lucifer; he wasn't aiming for originality there. He's much more interested in what she adds after, though, head tilting slight.]

There are aliens among us?