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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.

Comments

[8rutal.livejournal.com]

Suuuuuuuure it is! Keep saying that and maybe we'll believe you. [ ::::) ] And yeah, I guess that is what happened! That doesn't make it any less lame and awful, though. Why would I want to help people who take things from me, anyway!

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

I don't think they're as reasonable as you are, Miss -- ?

[8rutal.livejournal.com]

[ Oooooo. Compliments are definitely the way into a Serket's heart. ] Of course I'm more reasonable than these so-called gods! They're idiots. Anyway, you can call me Spinneret. Spinneret Mindfang. [ ... apparently they're just not enough to keep her from lying about her name. ]

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

[Meh, Spinneret works for him.]

Sam Winchester.

Have you talked to any of them yet?

[8rutal.livejournal.com]

Yeah. That Baldr guy. I wasn't impressed! He looked like some kid.

[ Says the kid. Troll kid. Whatever. ]

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

Odin's a total asshole, so I feel you there.

[8rutal.livejournal.com]

[ That gets a sudden, sharp laugh. This human is actually kind of okay. Maybe. Just a little! ] I guess that's your "god house" or whatever then. I'm not even sure what the point is of splitting us up yet! Why do they need specific houses anyway?

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

[Sam is pretty laid back and chill. 8|]

Yeah, I got stuck with him. I think they pick us based off of our strengths.

[Seeing as he's in the house of wisdom, Sam guesses he should be flattered, but he's really... not.]

[8rutal.livejournal.com]

[ Her eyes narrow the tiniest bit in thought. Strengths... hm. She's got to figure out what ties her to Baldr... and what house this could put that weird black-haired kid in.

So many plans, so little time. ] Flattering! Not. How many of these fakey fake gods are there, anyway? I know a little bit about human culture, but these names never came up. I guess they weren't important! Hahahaha.

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

[Oh, Vriska. You've touched upon Sam's hidden talent of nerding.]

They're from a set pantheon of gods known as 'Norse'. It's not a commonly believed religion in my time period anymore, but it used to be the main belief system around. There are dozens of gods, but there seem to only be a few of the more major players of the pantheon here, including their supposed leader, Odin.

Freyr, Freya, Loki, Heimdall, and a couple of others are here too, but I've only spoken to Odin myself.

[8rutal.livejournal.com]

[ Jegus, what did she just unleash?

But she considers for a moment, thinking fast. She has a bet to win -- and if she's going to win it, she needs as much information about each god house as possible. And Sam seems like just the person who might have all the info she needs.

Perfect. ]

The major players, huh? I guess we should feel special or something! What can you tell me about each god? I mean, if we're chosen for their houses based on our strengths or whatever... [ A leading statement. Come on, fill in the blanks for her. Pleeeeeeeease? ]

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

[Luckily, Sam is a nice guy, and thinks nothing of it. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.

And this is why he's stuck with Odin.]

Sure. What god?

[8rutal.livejournal.com]

[ Oh Sam, you too-kind soul. She will use your kindness for all it is worth. ]

Why don't we start with Baldr? Since he was the one I spoke to. I guess I am a little curious!

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

Light, power.

Narcissism.

[Sam is sounding somewhat amused, now.]

[8rutal.livejournal.com]

What!

[ OH THAT IS JUST INSULTING. Sam are you laughing at her.

At least up until this point she could plausibly deny membership in Baldr's house - she'd just "spoken" to the guy, after all, instead of "been welcomed by" - but her indignant reaction is probably a dead giveaway. SULK SULK SULK also she is not blushing but that is basically her face rn ]

Whatever. I guess at least the light and power parts fit!

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

Definitely. You're like a ray of sunshine.

[Now he's really trying not to laugh.]

/cracking up so bad

[8rutal.livejournal.com]

Hey, shut up! My title was the Thief of Light back home. So of course power and light fit! Smartass.

LMAO THIS IS THE BEST OKAY

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

The thief of light, huh?

How did you manage that?

they are actually kind of hilarious together, and it's great.

[8rutal.livejournal.com]

It was my title back home! And also related to my powers. I could steal luck. All the luck! [ She goes from sulk to spidery grin in 2 seconds flat. ]

ROFL YES. Sam kinda likes the Homestuck people as a whole, he thinks they're fascinating.

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

How did you manage to steal luck?

[He's been unlucky, Vriska. It's not a fun time.]

Bona fide aliens ought to be a little cool to SOMEONE.

[8rutal.livejournal.com]

I just could! It was one of the super cool powers that I lost. Stealing aaaaaaaall the luck was what let me use my weapon, the Flourite Octet! Having a dicekind strife specibus was so awesome. But now it's useless, because my luck is shitty again! Bluh.

THEY ARE.

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

Everyone got their powers taken away, don't worry about that. I'm sure you've got things you're good at besides ... stealing.

GOOD. And Sam is not so bad. For a human. A GIGANTIC human.

[8rutal.livejournal.com]

[ Except not really. Also, way to not blink an eye at all that bizarre gaming jargon. ]

Well, duh! But that was definitely one of my more awesome powers. No one could beat me, because they all had rotten luck! Hahahaha. But you're right, it's all gone now. I'm going to have to find a new way to do everything.

SAM IS A MOOSE that is true. But he's chill. And equal opportunity to non-humans. 8|

[smartwinchester.livejournal.com]

[Once you see an angel of the Lord eat 300 burgers in one sitting, you stop finding things weird. Just. Trust him. This is nothing.]

You could start learning how to play poker. Maybe you'll be lucky in a different way.

I could teach you, if you want.

... I cracked up at this comment too. SAM WHY ARE YOU TEACHING UNDERAGE ALIENS TO GAMBLE.

[8rutal.livejournal.com]

What is poker?

[ Eyebrow lift. Some human thing, obviously, but what does it have to do with luck? ]