001 [Written/Action]

[ofthursday]

[Castiel has spent the last week or so since his arrival getting used to being mortal more than actually acclimating to this new world. It hasn't been easy in the slightest, having to learn to manage basic human necessities as well as the larger unsettling issue of being suddenly a completely different species.

But he's adaptable, and he's managing, if not especially well. He looks a bit more unkempt than when he arrived, figuring out how to brush his hair and take care of the scruffy beard he's growing a far lower priority than trying to eat and sleep, and the lost look isn't gone from his eyes. However, today he's ventured out of his room for more than just food, beginning to explore the castle, but soon being completely waylaid by the library. The selection is incredible, and Castiel knows where he's going to be spending a lot of time.

That's where he's settled, if anyone is passing by, writing out an entry in the journal the castle provided him. He might as well try it out, and he has information he wants.]

I want to hear of any attempts that have been made toward leaving this place. Surely someone has tried.

[And if not, he's going to be really unimpressed.]

Comments

Dictated

[the_effect_she_has]

[Katniss is sharpening her arrows - and when the man's question comes through she snorted softly before she answered.]

The real answer to that is that we've all tried, in one way or another. And we just get shoved back in again. The only way to escape is when the Castle is ready to let you go.

Written

[ofthursday]

Tried in what ways? How does it prevent you from leaving?

Re: Written

[the_effect_she_has]

Anything outside the area of Cair Paradisa drains all supernatural or technological beings of their powers. There's no portals, no time disruptions that we have control of. We're sorting through puzzle pieces - well - those who are good at them are.

The rest of us just try to prepare for the every day madness, and offer help when there's a chance of learning more.

[ofthursday]

Who are those sorting through them?

[the_effect_she_has]

...You know, I don't think we have someone who does that. [Huh.]

Dictated

[putuporshutup]

[Meg is holed up in her room, reading a trashy romance novel and very much enjoying not being tortured.]

From what I've heard it's not really a possibility. But honestly, you even want to go back to that mess?

Written

[ofthursday]

[Enjoying not being tortured is a good way to spend your time. Once he gets all this being mortal stuff down, he'll be doing the same.]

I don't know.

But I don't desire to be trapped here either.

Dictated

[putuporshutup]

[Let's be honest though, Meg is bored as fuck.]

I don't like the idea of being stuck anywhere either, but it's better than the alternative. Doesn't seem like you can be followed here, given that it's been a week and anyone that would be tailing either of us would certainly have the juice to do it. I'm just going to consider this laying low and not worry about it, because frankly that suits my interest in survival.

[ofthursday]

If we simply wait to be sent back, we will end up in the same positions we were before.

[Which does neither of them any good. Sure, it's a vacation right now, but it's one with a clock ticking over their heads.]

Dictated

[putuporshutup]

[The idea of a countdown to getting sent right back to the moment she disappeared puts a particularly bad taste in her mouth. Might just be enough to get her off her ass and start fighting for something again.]

How could anyone here possibly know that given that they're still here? If that's how this works, count me in on fighting our way out on our own terms. Wouldn't be the first time, now would it?

[bronwe]

We tried walking.

[ofthursday]

That is not particularly effective in reaching other dimensions.

[Castiel is feeling better enough to be sassy, even though it thankfully doesn't really come across as clearly in text.]

[bronwe]

[ But, whoa, dimensions! ]

We were hoping for too much, perhaps.

[ofthursday]

Perhaps.

[And maybe the attempt will prove useful anyway.]

What happened when you walked?

[bronwe]

We found a village of creatures called giraffes. They like juices and dancing. We found danger too but were lucky to escape unharmed for the most part.

dictated

[somanylyrics]

They told me we can't leave.

Written

[ofthursday]

That doesn't mean it can't be done.

dictated

[somanylyrics]

But we can't. They said. Well...unless the castle sends you home. It does that sometimes.

[ofthursday]

Who said?

So I've heard, but I don't believe there is no other manner of leaving.

[somanylyrics]

Well I don't know any other way of trying to get out. I haven't really tried though....

Maybe like a hot air balloon or something. Do you have one of those?

dictated;

[rightchoices]

Not all of us are looking for a way out.

written

[ofthursday]

Understandable. But I find it unlikely the majority are of that opinion.

written;

[rightchoices]

[ He doesn't want to speak? Alright. Lee wishes up a pen. ]

You're probably right. I can't help you much, then, sorry. Are you new here?

[ofthursday]

[He would talk if he could, but alas.]

Yes. I arrived while we were in Japan.

How long have you been here?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[rightchoices]

About three and a half months.

[ .. huh. He had to count that. ]

Feels like a lot longer.