Romans 12:10 }{ VIDEO

[pontiac]

[The scene opens to a rather ridiculous sight, as either Castiel or Jimmy--it’s hard to tell which, as they’re both in the frame--is pondering a somewhat beat up but still functional looking bike. That’s nothing particularly noteworthy, though; what stands out most is that said individual is wearing very improvised knee and elbow pads, made of what looks a combo of small pillows and duct tape.]

I don’t understand why this is a necessary skill.

[The voice gives it away; the perplexed and safeguarded speaker is Castiel, eyeing the bike with some level of suspicion as he directs his comment at his doppelganger.]

Because! [A girl’s voice rings from somewhere off-screen.] You’re finally old enough for a paper route!

[Jimmy busts up at the comment from off screen but calms himself in order to focus on the situation at hand.] Dammit Mary... [He checks the bike and its riggings to make sure it’s good to go. Once he gets in control of himself again he goes back to reassuring Castiel.]

Think of it as a right of passage. You’re protected, thanks to Claire. [He tries to hide his laughter and fails miserably, looking more like a kid that got caught with his hand in the cookie jar than anything else.]

I’m not afraid of injury.

[A bicycle isn’t scary... Really. But this just seems like a bad idea all around. Still, Castiel determinedly grasps the handlebars and then awkwardly tries to swing a leg over it, and manages to topple right over, bike and all.]

[Whatever the hell happens next is punctured by a-] Oh god, is he- [That dissolves almost immediately into unseen giggles throughout the rest of the scene.]]

[A tinier voice in the background makes a startled noise somewhere near the laughter that’s off camera.] Are you okay, Castiel?

[Jimmy reaches down to help Cas and the bike back up and grips the handlebars to help him find his balance.] He’s fine, sweetie. [Jimmy answers for him so they can get this show on the road.]

[Castiel glances back to give Claire a nod, unharmed aside from a few small scratches he dutifully ignores, intent on figuring this out. Jimmy holding the handlebars helps and he manages to actually get on the bike correctly, a foot on the ground for balance, the other resting awkwardly on the pedals. There’s a pause.]

What do I do now?

Just pedal, I’ll guide you. [A common lie every parent tells their child, but Jimmy grips the rubber on the bars tighter to reassure Cas. He still has every intention of letting go once he picks up speed.]

[Castiel gives Jimmy a clear ‘I don’t trust you’ look, but he does what he’s told anyway, beginning to pedal slowly, trying to figure out how he’s supposed to keep his balance and do at the same time.]

[Jimmy helps him along for a few feet until Cas starts getting the hang of it and picks up speed, he runs alongside him until it looks like he’s figured it out for the most part and then lets go.]

[Castiel manages great, if a bit wobbly, for approximately ten seconds, until he’s out of frame. A moment later there’s a massive crashing noise and what sounds like glass shattering.]

[Claire gasps and runs out of frame after her father who’s reassuring her that it’s okay and to remember her first time on a bike. Jimmy cuts the feed purposefully so he can help Cas back to his feet and pat his back for trying.]

color key: light blue = Castiel, dark blue = Jimmy, light pink = Claire, dark pink = Mary Campbell-Winchester

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[Video]

[smartwinchester]

[ -- ... Sam hasn't slept in like two days but this is seriously the funniest shit he has ever seen in his life.

Until the glass shattering.

Then it is not so funny.]

-- Cas?

You okay?

[Video]

[minifridge]

He's fine!

...Pretty much.

[Video]

[ofthursday]

[Castiel looks a bit disheveled and may be bleeding just slightly from hitting a window with the only unprotected part of him, which happened to be his head. But it's obviously a very minor injury and Castiel seems unbothered.]

I'm fine, Sam.

[Video]

[pontiac]

He's fine.

Tis only I flesh wounde.

video.

[battled]

[ Cue a young woman with her hand over her mouth just slightly, giggling with a bright smile on her face and dancing in her eyes. This is really entertaining. ]

Seems you've got just the right teachers, hmm? Don't worry! You can try again!

video.

[ofthursday]

I have no interest in trying again.

[This is a stupid skill and why did Jimmy put it on the network? 8|]

video.

[pontiac]

Thanks, but I think he might feel a little betrayed.

ACTION, BITCHES.

[minifridge]

[Mary, meanwhile, is jumping down from a fire escape to rush over to the scene and make sure everyone's fine. She can and will call in Heimdall cavalry if they need some hardcore healing or damage draining.]

ACTION, HOS

[ofthursday]

[Castiel's sitting up after having shattered a window, bleeding just a tiny bit from a bump on the head, but obviously fine.]

I'm not doing that again.

[the_good_doctor]

[Ahem.]

Shall I drop by the Heimdall Welcome Hall?

[ofthursday]

The offer is appreciated, but unnecessary. I'm fine.

[pontiac]

It's just a bump on the head, he'll survive.

[Audio]

[occulthymns]

[What

What did she just see?]

What the fuck?? What is that thing?!

And why are there two Castiels??

[Audio]

[ofthursday]

There aren't two of me. Jimmy and I look identical.

[Due to reasons.]

[video]

[punching]

Heeey, nice shot there! Keep at it!

[Watching a grown man try to learn how to ride a bike is pretty freaking hilarious, but hey, everyone needs a little encouragement right?]

—Then you can upgrade to the bigger and noisier things. [Snow grins wide.]

[video]

[pontiac]

I'm not sure he's ready to make that leap.

[video]

[damnidjits]

[OH MY GOD CAS THE THINGS YOU GET INTO. Bobby is laughing his ass off and doesn't stop even when the poor angel crashes.]

[video]

[ofthursday]

[Omg Bobby shut up.]

[video]

[pontiac]

I thought it was about time but it didn't go as well as I'd planned.

[whatagoodgirl]

[She still doesn't quite get the whole Castiel and Jimmy thing, but she can tell them apart quite easily, so she knows who got hurt. Either way, she doesn't find this a laughing matter.]

Oh my God! Was that glass? Is he okay?!

[pontiac]

He's fine, trust me.

[oresamazing]

[Oh Castiel, that's one short-lived victory.]

I do believe you're going through this teaching process the wrong way.

[pontiac]

Then why don't you offer to teach him?

action;

[affirmation]

[Small small voice] Should I, um. Should I try to use the... gift that is supposed to go with being at Heimdall's House?

[Damage drain. In particular.]

action;

[pontiac]

Honey, he's fine.

It's just a bump on the head.

Mary helped me clean him up.

[The idea that Claire offers makes him somewhere between proud and upset. He doesn't know how the power works and isn't sure he wants her to be using it at all.]

Video /latest ever

[sealwithakiss]

[Slow clap.]

I give you a six for effort, angel.

Video <3

[ofthursday]

[This face, Crowley. Forever.]

[watsowned]

Now that's what I call a support team. Always there to reassure you and shut off the video feed when you fall.

You okay, brave bike-riding soldier?

[ofthursday]

I'm fine.

[And a bit miffed.]