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[faithlessly]

[ hello, tranquility. you remember dean, right? yes? no? either way, today finds him planning something stupid. at least act surprised. ]

I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I'm not looking forward to climbing back into that pod-thing for another jump. [ nope, not one bit. not if it means there's a chance he won't wake up for another month again. ]

Does anyone know what would happen if I skipped out on that? I mean, I guess turnin' into space dust's worse than pullin' another act of Sleeping Beauty, but if there's any way 'round that… Or if you have some gruesome tale 'bout how your buddy Joe tried it and got eaten by a space dinosaur, let's hear 'bout it.

[ let him know. or something.

a beat later, and on an entirely different subject; ] Also. Who the hell does a guy have to get cozy with 'round here to get somethin' more... fun in his locker? [ do yourself a solid and don't ask what's fun is. the smirk on his face should speak for him. it's gone with the next bit though; ] ...'cause not for nothing, but aside from people dyin' and monsters lurking in the dark, not a lot seems to happen 'round here. Almost like home, y'know, except for this bein' some sci-fi nerd's wet dream.

[ okay, maybe that's a little unfair considering he has to physically stop himself from losing his shit every time some iconic pop culture character decides to show up. ]

[ private to sam winchester ; encryption 50% ]

You choke on space salad or something, man? [ AS IN HEY BRO HOW'S IT GOING DEAN'S BORED so let's go do something reckless. ]

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[executiveassistant]

And here I was worried about space ax-murderers. Space dinosaurs hadn't crossed my mind.

Until now.

[She sounds more amused than anything, at least.]

What, being face to face with the fourth wall isn't good enough entertainment for you?

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[faithlessly]

[ alright, she gets a smirk for that. ]

Never know, right? Gotta be prepared for anything and everything. [ what's a dinosaur on some crazy guy with a weapon?

the bit about the fourth wall has him running a hand through his hair though. ] It's cool as fuck until you remember all the possible...characters that could pop up with each jump.

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[executiveassistant]

So how are you preparing for space dinosaurs, then? Enlighten me.

[really!!!

...but well, her lips twitch but otherwise she keeps a remarkably straight face.]

I was a little concerned about running into the Borg here, at first.

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[faithlessly]

A gun's a gun, and a bullet's a bullet-- shouldn't be too hard. [ MANLY ANSWER what did you expect.

now whether it would really work or not....... ]

Don't jinx us, sweetheart. [ you never know. ]

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[executiveassistant]

[THAT IS A POOR ANSWER, GOOD SIR-- but there are More Important things to focus on, and so she lifts a finger in a 'pause' gesture.]

First--Donna. Donna Paulsen. Not 'sweetheart'.

[There will be no nicknames on her watch. Ahem. But she's gonna slap a hint of security on here because we've all seen what happens when fictional characters stumble on these discussions AHEM MIKE ROSS AHEM.]

I figure if the Borg shows up, the Jedi will handle it.

[aw yes.]

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[faithlessly]

Right, right-- Donna, huh? Cute, I like that. [ you won't escape the nicknames though sry2say. just give him a hot minute and he'll come up with something else.

at the mention of jedi though... shit's real cool, but dean doesn't look convinced. ]

Yeah, until one of 'em goes dark side. [ POINTED LOOK. you know who he's talking about, don't you? everyone should know. ]

[executiveassistant]

[...you know, this relationship is just not gonna work out if this stands. Her eyebrow is just arching sky high at that.]

I appreciate the compliment that presumes that I care if you like my name or not, though if you were intending to be as demeaning as you were, I'll hang up now.

[there is no chatting about jedis going to the dark side with as important as this is to her.]

[faithlessly]

[ oooh boy.

back up back up back up... ]

What part of cute is demeaning? [ this is the wrong reaction!! what is even going on here.... ]

[executiveassistant]

[sassy ladies are happening here. She purses her lips, eyebrows arching.]

Puppies are cute. Children are cute. Beautiful women? Not so much.

[faithlessly]

[ mmmmmmkay he waves an apologetic hand. too much sass around here. ]

Okay, okay, my bad then.

What about gorgeous? A no go or is that scorin' points?

[executiveassistant]

[no such thing as too much sass. But her lips are twitching; she's barely holding back a grin.]

It's better--

So long as you mean it.

[eyebrow archingggg.]

[faithlessly]

[ come ooooon, come ooooooon let that grin loose. ]

Would have to be blind not to.

[ admit it, that's p smooth y/y/y/hell no? ]

[executiveassistant]

[...okay she's smiling, but the sincerity is doubtful.]

That's better, as far as lines are concerned. Am I supposed to be swooning yet?

[not bad, but she's seen better, good sir.]

[faithlessly]

[ tough crowd, goddamn. ]

Oh no, come on, that was only a warm up. You space chicks don't swoon easy, anyway. [ as far as he's noticed, at least. ]

[executiveassistant]

[just all of the skepticism, over here.]

Is there a reason I should be swooning? We can just get that over with from the get-go, really. Do you want something, or is this just your state of being?

[faithlessly]

So feisty, gees. [ ...HE KINDA LIKES IT. ] But no, there ain't anything I want. [ beat. ] Unless you're offerin' something.

[executiveassistant]

[as well he should, for she is a queen--

but at the audacity of that, she has to look amused.]

That turnaround is a bit of a stretch there. No, I'm not offering anything, just making sure we're on the same page here.

[eyebrow arch. Are they?]

[faithlessly]

Fair enough. I mean, sure we are, yeah. [ but are they really is the mystery of the day~ ]

[executiveassistant]

[she really thinks not, but. Hm.]

Okay then. Out of the goodness of my heart, I'm willing to believe you.

[faithlessly]

So kind. Kindest I'm met 'round this joint, I'd even say.

[ and still cute. name and the rest of the package, too. but he'll keep that to himself this time. ]

[executiveassistant]

[she reacts much more favorably to that compliment, it's true. An amused twitch of her mouth and she nods, so matter-of-fact.]

I know.

I don't think I caught your name though, Mr. Flatterer.

[faithlessly]

Dean Winchester. [ so confident, gosh, donna. ]

[executiveassistant]

[it comes of receiving so many compliments. But she just nods, as if considering that name thoughtfully.]

What a cute name.

[she's going to let that sink in for a moment--and then her lips quirk in some amusement.]

Well! Regardless, it's nice to meet you, Dean. Good to know there's someone I can call on if I ever meet a space dinosaur.

[faithlessly]

[ ahahhahahahahaha.............. have the biggest. fucking. smile. very much not genuine though. ]

I'd call it adorable.

[ but right. lesson learned. sorta. ]

You know it. Just gimme a ring when the big and scaly start knocking.

NOT HERE also oh god sorry

[fraud]

[ RUDE HE HASN'T EVEN BROKEN THE FOURTH WALL THIS WEEK HE'S GETTING BETTER ]