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[overprotects]

Just what in the hell d'you mean, I've been brought here t'bring color! Don't give a damn about yer decoratin', I want you to tell me where you put my daughter!

[ MY GOD is she furious. Absolutely furious. 100% ragingly wanting to kill everyone right now furious. ]

This sure as hell ain't Heaven, though, is it? Asgard. [ She scoffs, shakes her head. Mostly she's annoyed. ] If these people actually knew what I know about Norse mythology and their heathen blood-drinkin' gods...

[ Well then. Back to the point. ]

Jo? Joanna Beth Harvelle. You answer me right this second! I know you're around here somewhere, girl. Ain't a way possible you're not.

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[swedge]

[It really shouldn't be that surprising. Jo has been waiting, everyday, checking the network and the welcome houses, anything she could think where Ellen could appear. She was waiting, expecting her mom to show up.

Even still, when she sees her name and clicks the video and sees her face, it's almost too much. And maybe if she has to wipe her face before answering - Ellen is not going to see her crying.]

Mom. I'm...fine. Here. [she takes a breath] Where are you?

[overprotects]

There you are. [ The tone of her voice goes from demanding mom to relieved mom in about point-five seconds, and she's trying really hard to keep it together on her end, too. ] Sittin' idle at Sigyn house. Where they said I live now... What about you? Anywhere I can come find ya easy?

[swedge]

I am? I've been here for a couple of weeks now, waiting for you. [She almost sounds a little desperate. I've thought you were dead for two weeks. Dead because of me for two weeks. But she just shakes her head.] You're not gonna live there long. I'm in Thor with Sam, Dean, Bobby and Cas, mom. They're all here, alive. I'll come get you, though. That'll be easier.

[She's already moving at this point, walking through the districts at a fast pace. But not running, not really.]

[overprotects]

Don't be absurd, Jo. We were -- [ Immediately, she chokes up. She's just trying to lecture. Lecturing is easy. She's been doing it for years. So why is it hard right now? ] Together. Same place, same time. [ Uh. ] ... All of 'em. And you. You're here. [ And then more quietly... ] Alive.

I'll just stay put. You hurry on up now, alright?

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[damnidjits]

[Bobby considers himself a pessimistic son of a bitch, and in a bleak situation, what positive words he can offer is really for the benefit of others. But sometimes there's a tiny bit of hope that refuses to be put out. Even then, he never entertained the thought of seeing someone he cared for alive again. Not without catches, anyway. (Even in his drunken moments he refuses to think about Karen, Death the Horseman, and what could have been.)

He had told himself he had made peace with what happened with the Harvelles, but with Jo's appearance, well...

It's all too good to be true, isn't it? So many people he cares about are here, whole and safe (relatively speaking). Which means he's still waiting for things to go to shit and blow up in their faces. But against better judgment, he's started to hope a little, even if he has yet to acknowledge it.

It's why he's been keeping an eye out for Ellen since Jo arrived, and maybe a few others as well.

He isn't thinking any of this, however. He's sorry to see her rest disturbed for the sake of some stupid war, but it's so good to see Ellen perfectly fine and whole. It's selfish, but he's only human, right?

He's choking up all over again, but that doesn't stop a wide, if slightly wobbly, grin from spreading across his face.]

You been here, what, five minutes? And you're raisin' hell already?

[The fact that he arrived in Asgard the same way is totally besides the point.]

[Video]

[overprotects]

[ In truth, Ellen had hoped she would see Bobby. They never really got good and proper goodbyes out to him. The boys, they bid farewell to before blowing the Hellhounds sky high. But Bobby was left calling the shots. They'd been good friends for years. She supposed if she'd made it to Heaven, she might've had regrets about it. Guess it doesn't matter now, though. ]

Bobby Singer, if anybody knows what kinda bastards these folks can be, it oughtta be you. I'm not lookin' for elementary lessons in manners for Pagan gods.

[Video]

[destinationchange]

[The new Traveller didn't mention her name, but "Jo" and "daughter" is enough of a confirmation for him.]

Are you...Ellen?

[Video]

[overprotects]

[ She replies very hesitantly, with a rather unhappy look upon her face. ] Depends who's askin'.

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[destinationchange]

My name's Merlin. If it's Jo you're looking for, she got here not too long ago. She's safe.

[Hesitant smile.] Do you need someone to take you to her?

[Video]

[overprotects]

[ Merlin? She almost snorts. But she remains collected and. Uh. Serious. ] Talkin' to her now.

She's on her way over here. But thanks for offering.

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[gameplaying]

No, please do tell just what is it you know about Asgard and its gods. We wouldn't want there to be any [ a beat and a flicker of a smile. ] false impressions and misunderstandings now, would we?

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[overprotects]

Asgard's th'Norse mythology's home for the pagan gods those people served a few thousand years back. They ain't any good news at all. Human sacrifices, sick rituals... Cannibalism, you name it. They're monsters, just like any demon that ever lived.

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[gameplaying]

Monsters, truly? I'd be careful of what you give that name to when you're in a world you know so little about.

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[overprotects]

Ain't afraid of 'em. Already gone down the road of death. Made my peace. I call 'em what they are.

[Video]

[smartwinchester]

[ -- oh my god.

His heart leaps into his throat and Sam isn't sure if it's sadness or complete relief to see Ellen again, but he shoves it aside to focus on what Ellen needs to hear.]

Ellen, Jo's here.

[Video]

[overprotects]

I know. I've got her on this bracelet thing -- what is this damn thing? Sure isn't a phone, but it works like one... Oh well. [ She offers as much of a smile as a mother feeling all of her momly feels can. ] S'real good t'see you, Sam.

[Video]

[smartwinchester]

It's something that the gods gave us to communicate. Really long story. I can explain it after you're done catching up with Jo.

[And a pause.]

It's -- really good to see you too, Ellen.

[Video]

[overprotects]

Sure thing. I'll be ready for debriefin' after awhile.

[ She notices that he looks... Um. Older. ] Hair got long, boy. You ought to cut it or someone's gonna come along and make braids while you're sleepin'.

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[asgardstricks]

[His counterpart's already shown up, but that's not stopping this world's Loki from peeking in too. The post caught his eye, and all the people who come in with knowledge of "Norse Gods" are always fun to watch relearn.

It might be noted that instead of the user's name or "anonymous" listed as the incoming video response, there's nothing at all. It just pops up.]

Well hello there. So these god-types are blood-drinking monsters, huh? Sounds scary.

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[overprotects]

Scary's a word for it. There's ways t'get rid of 'em, just... Gotta get to 'em first. [ She's new enough to the technology that she's not too concerned with how he shows up though. ]

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[asgardstricks]

Sounds like you really know what you're talking about. Sometimes they come out into the city, so maybe you should educate everyone just in case they show up?

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[overprotects]

[ She regards him coolly, now that she's heard uh. That he's. One of them. ] Nice try, buster.

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[minifridge]

[Jo. Jo's mom is here- what did Merlin call her, Ellen? The girl's eyes are wide, surprised, but with a faked casual air.]

Ignore that blonde kid. He's one of them.

Um- Mrs. Harvelle, right?

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[overprotects]

Blonde ki--The one who said it sounded scary? Dammit. How many of 'em are there? [ THE HELL IS THIS SHIT SHE THOUGHT IT WAS HEAVEN OCLOCK 8( ]

-- Yeah. [ She recognizes the woman, all of the sudden. She was a little distracted before, but once her full focus is on Mary... She speaks breathlessly and her emotions are getting the better of her tone. ]

I'll be damned. Mary Winchester.

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[minifridge]

[In her defense, Mary hides about 90% of her Long Neck Reaction Guy response to that.]

It's still Campbell, actually.

[A slight, weirded-out smile.]

Do you know me from the future?

[Oh please say yes. She hates meeting people who only know her death.]