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[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

[Sam is sitting in a chair in the library, surrounded by all of the books, and he looks somewhat tired, but in good spirits. For the most part. Save for that whole 'he definitely hasn't slept' thing.]

Hey -- I think this thing's on... anyway, I'm Sam Winchester.

[Ordinarily he'd never give out his full name, seeing as they're on the run from the Leviathan and all that, but he's ascertained the big bads aren't around -- so a little honesty couldn't hurt, especially with what he's about to ask.]

Nice to meet everyone. I was wondering if anyone could give me a couple of answers to some questions -- you don't have to, and it's obviously not obligatory, but I'd appreciate it.

First, how many of you have any kind of supernatural ability that was taken away when you got here? It doesn't matter what it is -- telekinesis, the ability to fly -- if anything changed, I'd like to know. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, but knowing what changed is important in knowing how we all got here in the first place.

[And, more importantly, how to get out.]

Second, I was wondering if anyone could tell me where to find some chalk and some spices. Specifically, rosemary, allspice, or nutmeg. Salt would be good, too. I know there's probably a grocery store or something like that around, but any pointers would be great. And, uh --

[Sam pauses before clearing his throat, thumping his pen against the table for a few seconds before continuing.]

Hypothetically speaking, if you had a coat with a lot of blood on it, what would you do to get it out? And I need to know where to find non-blood-stained clothes that'd fit a normal-sized human being. ... hypothetically.

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[betweenpaths.livejournal.com]

I think I've lost my own abilities, though I can't say for sure. Someone that knew before might still have his.

There could be a marketplace here for the spices. I'd ask the locals around for some directions, but they don't seem too responsive.

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

Most of them seem to be underneath the spell that's keeping this place lifeless. I think we're mostly on our own in terms of information and supplies until this place starts gaining some color and life.

[betweenpaths.livejournal.com]

That's probably the reason. [A resigned sigh.] Lets hope that it doesn't take forever to make this place more lifelike.

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

A ton of people are showing up with every day. You never know -- it might look bright and cheery in a week.

[betweenpaths.livejournal.com]

Yeah, full of rainbows and unicorns. [He snorts before sobering up.]

Makes you wonder how many people they intend on bringing here.

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

I've only got two other people from my world. Some people have a lot more.

This definitely isn't over, though. I'm betting a lot more people are going to show up before the week's over.

[betweenpaths.livejournal.com]

Two people is enough. I've seen one or two from my own, but they look like they've come from my past too.

Probably. If the map's any indication, the city should be big enough for lots of people.