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[corks]

Per adversas res fortitudo. Through adversity comes strength.

[Well, well, well. If it isn't your resident kindly god figure, Asgard. Jacob looks weary, but his blue eyes are bright, and he stares at the camera with a tiny smile, as if to reassure all who are listening to him.]

Of course, war provides the most adversity of all...and considering what happened the last several days, I believe many people aren't yet over the suffering and pain caused by the attack. But what we need right now is to heal each other, physically and emotionally- if there is someone in need of help, help them. If you are in need of help, don't hesitate to ask.

Because, in times like this, we need to find strength in ourselves and one another if we want to get through adversity. Don't take it all on yourself...it will do you no good. But some people don't believe that. We'll all very different, we god-kidnapped people...

[A pause.]

What do you believe, Asgard? Are you ready to trust your fellow man and fight this war together? Or are we all too unlike each other to even consider cooperating?

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[Video]

[smartwinchester]

You know, I've met War.

[With the air of talking about the weather. And Sam seems intent on leaving it that, on shuffling a sheaf of papers out of the way, reaching for his cup of coffee, when he adds:]

He was a giant dick.

[Video]

[corks]

Was he, now?

[He doesn't seem too surprised- hey, when Lucifer apparently existed in Sam's world, he's not surprised War does too.]

One of the Four Horsemen, wasn't he?

[video]

[whatagoodgirl]

We need trust and co-operation. I mean, under the kind of leadership we have right now... all we really have is each other. Everything will fall apart if we can't work together.

[Yes, this is the young girl he's talked to a few times, now under the effects of an age-up curse. If he remembers her, he might be a bit surprised when he sees the name attached to this post. If not... s'all good.]

[video]

[corks]

You speak wisely, but-

[Oh yeah, he notices that name, alright, Cue a concerned and slightly surprised look.]

Nakama? Is that you? The gods did this to you, didn't they?

[Perma Audio]

[burntviolet]

You're right... mostly.

[ Sort of... she doesn't think she's in any condition to be of any help to others in her same condition.

Also her voice is kind of worn out and like... defeated from what happened around her the past days. ]

I don't think I can trust everyone around here. That would be too much, wouldn't it?

[Perma Video]

[corks]

Mostly?

[He looks concerned, because really, that tone of voice is something to worry about. He hopes you're alright, Hanako.]

Perhaps. It's up to you to decide. Besides, not all people are created equal. Some are more trustworthy than others.

[video]

[suppressthedark]

Of course I am. Even though the gods are a bunch of assholes, giving up means the destruction of everything we all know and love, right?

[Aka this is perfect for his protection complex]

[video]

[corks]

Good. And if we are to believe them, then yes, that is the case.

What about those who don't wish to cooperate, though?

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[volcanoes]

You sound like a kid show or something.

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[corks]

[There's a pause, and then his smile widens, making him look highly amused.]

Do I?

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[hushedpenance]

[Latin!]

War waits for no one, ready or not. It's selfish that way. True?

But... fortes fortuna juvat, ah? Fortune favors the brave. [Oddly enough, he said those very words to an adorably tiny girl earlier in the day.]

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[corks]

Very true. Which is why you can't idly sit and twiddle your thumbs while it is occurring.

It does. But whether all of what happened is "fortune" is yet to be seen.

[Voice]

[bottlewished]

I want to believe that we can come together for this war. Sometimes we don't agree but I think most do want to go home.

[Video]

[corks]

Having a common reason to fight for is always something that will provide strength to a multitude.

However, saying that and having that happen are two different things.

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[lassos]

[When she sees the post, she immediately pulls up the video option to reply, but... quickly realizes with a laugh to herself that this is rather silly. So instead, she leaves her room to knock on Jacob's door. Since knocking on the bathroom door would be weird...]

action forever and ever

[corks]

[He hears the knock and gets up from where he has been sitting, opening up the door with a smile when he sees who it is.]

Ah, hello, Diana. Would you like to come in?

[burping]

I think your message is a good one. I thank you for it.

[corks]

Thank you. I'm glad you like it. I felt it was needed, in such a time...

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[extradite]

...may I ask something?

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[corks]

Yes, you may. Go ahead, I'm listening.

[video]

[likethelight]

[Ah. He looks familiar—possibly from the Sigyn halls? But er. Allen's been particularly bad about... using his room. At the hospital lately and even before that he was only really there to sleep.]

Why wouldn't we?

[Tired too, but silvery, bright eyes himself. It's—actually an open, honest statement. There is of course what's obvious, what Jacob already said, but.

Well. He's comrades with people he right can't stand (Kanda), but they're his comrades. That's what's important.] This has happened to all of us.

Even if we're different that doesn't change what's happening to us now.

[video]

[corks]

That's what you have to ask the people who don't agree.

[A calm smile.]

Very true. But some people don't see past those differences- why do you think that is so?

[ ᴠıᴅᴇᴏ ]

[glistens]

[ Jacob? Goodness how long since she's spoken to him of all people.

WELL she has a lot of v. strong war feels emotions, but she can at least leaven her answer with a smile in lieu of disappointing him; the helpless girl with the strawberry daiquiri left Asgard long ago. ]

...Hm. I think people should have the freedom to decide what they want. Taking anyone's choice from them - it makes us exactly like the gods and giants. But it's... silly. To pretend we can ignore the war. And we won't change anything about the situation without doing something. That applies to everyone.

[ ᴠıᴅᴇᴏ ]

[corks]

[NOT!DAUGHTER it has been a long long timeeee]

[And he nods and smiles.] Of course. Everyone deserves a choice. No one should be forced into something they don't want. But yes, we can't ignore what is going around us. Do we fight, or do we stand idly by? Or we do something completely different?

It really depends on us all.

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[sonofabitch]

[It's still so so weird talking to Lucifer without him being Lucifer. Especially because Jacob sounds a lot like him. Damn smart assholes.

Anyways, the look on Dean's face shows that he's clearly unimpressed, even if he can't say he has any particular beef with this guy. Other than his face, at least.]

So you're suggesting we give in to those divine dickbags?