( FOUR : VIDEO )

[faithlessly]

[ dean doesn't look happy when the feed turns on. unlike before, that hint of smugness isn't present either, as it's all down to business seriousness today. he looks tired, a little ruffled you could say-- like someone who hasn't really seen any rest.

and it holds true enough, too. there's no time for resting when you're searching, worrying. ]

There isn't a day on this ship when somebody ain't missing, is there? [ despite the conversational words, his voice lacks anything inviting. he has his favorite gun in his hands, is reloading it with a new magazine, and tossing it into a small bag filled with a few things.

looks like he's going somewhere, and it won't be just a quick trip either. ]

If anyone sees Jo Harvelle, keep her safe and lem'me know. Starting to look like she's been missin' for a few days now… [ he cocks the gun experimentally before flipping the safety back on and tucking it away. ] …which means it's time for a little search and rescue.

SEC, I guess this means I'm taken' a few days off from patrollin' and whatever.

[ a hint in his tone suggests that if that's a problem, keep it to yourself. ]

I'll be back before the jump with her.

[ or he'll try to be. if he isn't… well, that'll be the end of yet another winchester. ]

Comments

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[majestyofthethrone]

I don't want him to tell me to leave him alone.

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[faithlessly]

If it really comes down to that, just tell him he'll have to deal with me if he pulls that crap.

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[majestyofthethrone]

Promise me you'll be safe.

[Change the subject, just a little.]

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[faithlessly]

Sure, if you do the same and stay outta trouble.

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[majestyofthethrone]

I'm not leaving.

I don't have anywhere to go.

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[faithlessly]

Never really thought I'd hear that and think of it as a good thing, but... good, I'll hold you to that.

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[majestyofthethrone]

Does she have a good reason?

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[faithlessly]

To stick here? Yeah. [ dean wouldn't let her go even if she wanted to. ]

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[majestyofthethrone]

To leave.

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[faithlessly]

She didn't leave on purpose, and she doesn't have any reason to leave the ship either.

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[majestyofthethrone]

Someone took her?

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[faithlessly]

I wouldn't put it past someone. [ and lord help whoever so much as lays a finger on her... ] For their sake, I hope it's just the ship bein' a bitch.

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[majestyofthethrone]

I can stay with Sirius, I think.

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[faithlessly]

[ he doesn't know sirius too well, not past one conversation, but. ]

If he's your only choice.

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[majestyofthethrone]

Well.

No.

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[faithlessly]

Just stick with someone who can keep you safe, and who you trust, okay?

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[majestyofthethrone]

How many people like that do you think exist?

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[faithlessly]

There's gotta be at least a few. I mean, come on, you're...you.

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[majestyofthethrone]

There are three people who know who I am. You, Castiel, and Godric. Godric would never hurt me, and I could go to him, it's true. But that's it.

I'm scared all the time, Dean. All the time.

And Castiel won't even talk about me, will he?

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[faithlessly]

[ he hates leaving her even more now, really does. ]

He's--just forget 'bout him for now. But I can't stay, I need to do this. So, fine, Sirius then, or this Godric guy, stay with one of 'em. [ he realizes, finally, that he can't demand too much from her, not when he can't stay himself. ]

I'll be back as soon as I can.

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[majestyofthethrone]

Just be safe, and I will, too.

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[faithlessly]

[ a nod. then he hesitates. ]

I'll let you know when I'm back.