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[raisedontolkien]

[The feed cuts on to reveal a smiling redhead who looks a wee bit too happy given the situation.]

So I gotta say, for a bunch of folks who've been kidnapped and are stuck on a creepy alien spaceship [her grin grows a little here here because seriously this is too freaking cool and why do the rest of you not see this?!?] you all are pretty organized. At first when I showed up I figured I'd probably spend the rest of, well, ever trying to figure out where I was and what was going on…

[A pause and she bites at her lower lip before looking a touch sheepish.]

Actually, that's not entirely true. First I figured that the Winchesters were somehow responsible because, well, Winchesters... and come on, let's face it. Hanging with those guys is like playing a really creepy game of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. With monsters. And likely death. [The obviously fake smile is back.] But then I did a little digging and what do you know? Handy-dandy 411 posts, at your service! [A beat, as she draws a breath. She's still grinning brightly.] Really, you all, super impressed here. Still kinda freaked out, pretty concerned my life's reached a point where all of this doesn't make me question my sanity and... Oh! I'm Charlie, bee tee dubs. Charlie Bradbury. For the record. Looking forward to chatting with you all!

[The video feed cuts off then immediately flickers back on. This time, the feed is locked like whoa to Dean and Sam Winchester. Charlie's bright, perky, totally fake smile has been replaced with an authentic grin and the slight arching of an eyebrow. She gives a little wave.]

Miss me, bitches?

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[voice]

[jurisimpudent]

[Madam...you are far too perky.]

It is kind of you to say so, Ms. Bradbury; we have been fortunate in the fact that we have several highly competent individuals on-board. You are...adjusting?

[voice]

[raisedontolkien]

[Oh look. It's someone in a position of authority. Sorta. But it's okay. She can behave. For now.]

I don't think it's kind, just honest. And yep, I'm adjusting just fine, thanks! [a pause] Mister...? [Because while she could likely go digging and figure it out, it's just easier this way.]

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[avengeful]

[A very unsure kid with a mess of hair and a split, swollen lip looks at the video feed with a little confusion — he clearly has no idea what's going on here, but someone's messaging him, and they're completely and utterly unfamiliar. He's too morbidly quiet and still a bit melancholy, but at least that's muffled slightly by the wrinkle of his brow and squared shoulder look he's sporting.]

Sorry — what?

[Sup, I'm a 22-year-old baby, how's it feel to be the older one.]

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[raisedontolkien]

[Several emotions flicker across Charlie's face at the sight of Sam. First there's relief that he's still on board. Then there's concerned, followed instantly by anger, at the condition he looks to be in. After that comes the confusion at him not knowing who she is, and then understanding dawns on her as she finally sees past his injuries to how ridiculously young he looks.]

Seriously? [a beat] Seriously? [She sighs.] Okay, hi. So... wow, awkward. Uh. I know you. Or, at least, I will know you. Both you and your brother. [She smiles softly, fondly.] I sorta help you all out a couple of times.

[She shakes her head and refocuses on him.]

And obviously, you don't know anything about that because it hasn't happened for you yet. So... like I said. Awkward.

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[allbloodyhail]

[ spike's face is kind of one big bruise atm but it won't stop him from a strangely lopsided smile as he thinks he recognizes someone. ]

Slow down, luv. [ charlie though?? ] What about Kevin Bacon?

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[raisedontolkien]

[Charlie blinks and tries to get her brain to back up a few steps. That's the problem with arguably being the smartest person in the room. Your mind tends to move from subject to subject at a speed that's akin to a starving hummingbird. Backtracking isn't as easy as it sounds.

She manages, though, and grins slightly in embarrassment as she explains.]

I was just making a reference to that game. You know, six degrees of Kevin Bacon? Except when it comes to my friends, it's less where's the connection to Meryl Streep and more what monster is going to show up and try to murder me in the face this week.

[A pause.]

Unless you don't know about that kind of stuff, in which case I don't know what I'm talking about and you should probably just ignore the crazy girl.

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[faithlessly]

[ of all the faces to pop up on the communicators, charlie's is the best, most positive surprise dean's had in a long time. not that he exactly wishes space horrors on anyone, not even someone as overexcited about being stuck on this goddamn thing as charlie, but dean can't help the smile, the partial relief at seeing her. ]

You have absolutely no idea.

[ miss is putting it lightly. ]

Hey, Charlie. Found yourself in space, huh?

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[raisedontolkien]

[Oh. Oh good. He knows who she is. Charlie's grin grows.]

Oh please. Like I was going to let you two have all of the fun. Who do you take me for, Winchester?

[There's a pause before she lets out a puff of air.]

Totally wasn't going to bring it up but, oh, screw it. [She draws in a deep breath and faces the camera directly, concern etched upon her face.] What's the deal with Sam?

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[faithfulservant]

[The cheerful appearance was a bit too much for Javert. He wasn't sure if it was actually a true front or just an act on her behalf. However, he couldn't help but leave a sarcastic remark on the matter.]

Mademoiselle, you're rather cheerful for someone who's been kidnapped.

[Voice]

[raisedontolkien]

[Charlie lets out a puff of air. What is it with these guys and their issue with how she acts? Don't they have anything better to do? Sheesh.]

What can I say? I guess I'm just an adventure junkie and this place is sure looking like it fits the bill so far.

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[onsilksheets]

You know the Winchesters? I suppose they're more popular than I initially thought.

[Was she a hunter? An ex? Bela could only speculate until she found out.]

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[raisedontolkien]

[Oh. Hello, hot girl. Charlie slowly smiles.]

Yep. I know them. Dean was my handmaiden once. It was this whole... thing.

[And that's all she's getting for the moment. She might be pretty but Charlie knows Dean and Sam have more enemies than friends, most places they go.]

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[longestnose]

[Fili raises an eyebrow.]

A lot of us have been here for a long time, lass. It becomes habit, after a time.

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[raisedontolkien]

[Charlie grins.]

Well, considering how neurotic I can be sometimes, if by sometimes you mean pretty much always, I have to say that I'm glad there's info out there for people. Because no offense but the welcoming committee is kinda lacking.

[Her eyes wide as she realizes what she's just said and how it might be taken. Almost frantic, she tries to clarify.]

Oh! No! I mean... I just mean that the first few steps out of those pods are doozies without anyone around to tell you what's the stitch. That's all.

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[rejack]

[ Wait. ]



What's a Winchester?

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[raisedontolkien]

Um, the last name of some guys I know. Whenever something crazy starts happening back home, they're usually to blame. [A pause.] It's also the name of a type of gun, just fyi.

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[chambermaid]

Welcome to the Tranquility, Charlie. I'm Guinevere but most people just call me Gwen. [ she doesn't understand what you're talking about mostly but hey, why not be welcoming?]


[ ooc: AND YES. charlie can know about arthurian legends]

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[raisedontolkien]

[Charlie started out the greeting with a warm smile on her face. Now that introductions have been given, however, she's starting to look more and more like a caught fish.

She should probably start breathing again, too. That might be good.]

Oh... my. [No. Breathe. Then talk.

A second or two passes and she manages to regain enough composure to speak without sounding like she's greeting a celebrity. Which, she is. Kinda. But she's not going to say that. She can do this. She can.]

Thank you. It's... it's really nice to meet you.

[andblockbuster]

Aww you're so chipper. [It's half sarcastic and half omg we're going to break you and I'm sorry.]

[raisedontolkien]

Why not? This place is pretty splendiferous.

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[unbraided]

'Tisn't the worst it could be here, hm? [A pause.] There are monsters sometimes though.

[aaand, a smile, wide and sheepish.] Still, it is a pleasure to meet you, Mistress, I am Kili, son of Dis.

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[raisedontolkien]

[Not happening, not happening, not happening. Really. She isn't sure how much more of this she can take. Her face hurts from smiling so much but she can't stop because this is seriously all way too awesome.]

It's nice to meet you and, it's okay. I can handle monsters. [There. That almost sounded normal. If only she could quit smiling.]

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[servant]

It's only creepy for the first six months or so. After that you get used to it.

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[raisedontolkien]

[Charlie laughs.]

Creepy is cool. I can deal with creepy. It's a lot better than soul crushingly terrifying, at any rate.

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[childofthemoon]

[Have a smile, Charlie, because fake or not, the cheer is totally infective. And hey, Ruby's all for downplaying her own worries and showing teeth. Granted, she only understands like half of what the redhead just rambled off, but it's charming, and Ruby has this thing where she ends up befriending people very obviously so much smarter than her.

Good life choices and all. But seriously, Ruby can roll with the info-dump and try to indulge in nice chatter. Not that she can offer anything much beyond that, realy.]

Ruby Lucas, also brand new on board. Nice to meet you, Charlie. Appreciate the cheerfulness, it's uplifting.

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[raisedontolkien]

[Charlie grins even more, this time with a touch more sincerity. Hello, hot girl.

She's really loving this ship.]

Nice to meet you too, Ruby! And thanks. I just don't see the point in getting bent out of shape when, well, this place kinda rocks.

[northerner]

I think this arrangement is beyond the Winchester's work, tempting as it is to blame them.

[raisedontolkien]

You'd think it's above their pay grade but, really, those guys never fail to surprise, or deliver. It's this whole thing they have going for them.