015 [Voice]

[ofthursday]

[Castiel has been quiet since Ragnarok, for the most part, spending time with his family and recovering from everything that happened. He did have some things he was intending to address soon enough, but they've been temporarily eclipsed by another issue.

He's using voice instead of his usual video for reasons, and only asks one simple question.]

Has anyone here ever been cursed the same way twice?

[This is not cool. It could've been a much worse curse to repeat, but come on; it wasn't funny the first time, and he didn't even do anything to warrant it.]

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[smartwinchester]

[Sam looks almost stricken.]

What happened?

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[ofthursday]

[He lets it go to video for Sam, once he realizes what that expression from the hunter is about. He hadn't meant to worry him.]

I'm alright, Sam; I'm simply cursed. Again.

[Black feathers drift in view of the screen briefly.]

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[smartwinchester]

[There is a tense moment, fearful, before there is an abrupt release of fear in a laugh at the sight of the feathers.]

Oh, man.

[It's said a little weakly as he settles back in his chair at the library, amused.]

Your luck sucks.

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[ofthursday]

That is nothing new.

[His luck always sucks. But of the curses he could have repeated--or the multitude of other things that could've happened--this isn't so bad.]

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[marrying]

[From what Daphne understands, Castiel has been cursed three times. Once with lack of voice, which is obviously not this. Once with being insane and though Daphne initially has a moment of panic, she relaxes once she understands that Castiel is relatively calm and peaceful, which leaves --

-- Daphne tapping on the door sounding faintly amused.]

Let me see.

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[ofthursday]

[He wants to tell her no, just to be petulant, but instead after a few seconds the door opens and Castiel sighs, quietly, wings folded against his back. At least he knows how to control them this time.]

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[marrying]

[Daphne immediately brightens at the sight of them, awed by the sight of them. And though she supposes she should ask first, she immediately stretches out a hand to touch them.]

They're so soft.

[It's quiet, pleased, before Daphne frowns slightly and moves forward to look a little closer.]

Some of the feathers are crooked...

[And she promptly begins to straighten them out.]

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[clockeyes]

[Tilting his head at the screen like a curious bird. It's been a while since he's talked to Castiel, he really does hope this curse isn't anything too bad...]

Not that I know of...what happened?

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[ofthursday]

[Cheriour's seen him like this before, so he lets the feed switch to video. The heavy black wings arch up over his head, barely visible in the frame, but easily recognizable.]

It is not the worst curse to repeat, but it is inconvenient.

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[clockeyes]

Oh! OH!, it's-!

[The wings! The wings are back. Cheriour gasps slightly, before giving an eager nod.]

I see, I see. It's odd that they're repeating the curse like his...but do you want me to come over and help like I did last time?

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[samantha_grey]

Good to hear your voice. Believe it or not, Castiel, I've never gotten cursed. Maybe they just think I screw my life up enough already.

Dare I ask?

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[ofthursday]

You are fortunate, whatever the reason.

[He sighs a little, but turns the feed to video. Massive black wings are partially in frame, folded against his back.]

Presumably they thought it was humorous.

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[samantha_grey]

Hmmm, yeah. I could see Baldr finding that hilarious since you can't fly with them. Ugh... god, I'd hate to think of mine coming back. [The shudder was audible.] Gigantic leathery bat wings that don't work would be a royal pain in the ass, and it's not exactly like I lost them in a pleasant way.

Sympathies.

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[swedge]

Haven't heard of it, no. Why?

[She's actually just curious. The only interaction with curses that she's had has been through other people.]

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[ofthursday]

Because it just happened to me.

[Huge black wings open a bit and refold, settling against his back again. Castiel looks unimpressed with life.]

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[swedge]

[She blinks. Then blinks again. Then leans in closer to the camera.]

Those are real?

[yeah she was definitely not here the last time you were cursed, Cas. Sorry.]

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[freerunning]

This place has... curses, messere?

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[ofthursday]

It does. They vary widely, and are presumed to be punishments from the gods, but can also happen seemingly randomly. They can be mildly inconvenient to crippling in severity.

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[freerunning]

Curses such as -- plagues? Or -- or pillars of salt, perhaps? Fire from the sky? [Federico sounds a little baffled. And incredulous.] What is it that you are afflicted with?

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[deputychief]

I believe that you would be the first case. Assuming that you're asking for that reason, of course.

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[ofthursday]

I am. I'm curious.

[And annoyed.]

video;

[deputychief]

Well, then. What is it that occurred twice?

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[sonofabitch]

[Slooooooow smile.]

Have you got wings again?

voice; private; pffff <3

[ofthursday]

[No video for you, Dean. Instead, there's a long pause for a moment.]

No.

[Spoiler alert he's totally lying.]

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[sonofabitch]

Uh-huh. I'm convinced.

[Fine, he'll switch to voice, then. Maybe he's sneaking through the house to catch the angle off-guard and get a peek at his feathers. How do you like that?]

Try not to molt in the kitchen.