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[ofhope]

[ written in a lazy scrawl, though not necessarily messy; ]

It would behoove you all to learn some sign language... But maybe it's a little late for that, hm? Well then, good job, team.

Does this mean it's all over? Not as exciting as I'd hoped. [ because he didn't get to see the 'finale' and he's sad about it. ] Would have been interesting to see which other three they would have picked. Any guesses?

[ he doesn't even wait for an answer, the following piano music drifting through the journal soon after. it's not short, nor is it especially soothing. it's not even before his time, but he's been in paradisa and it's library and world changes for how long now? gosh golly, he doesn't want to think about it. ]

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dictated;

[gottaknockhard]

[He hasn't done a lot of talking since that whole thing ended, but now it seems to be the best way to show how calm and collected he is.]

When did you learn?

dictated;

[ofhope]

A few years ago, I suppose, for a little angel. I'd have to count again.

dictated;

[gottaknockhard]

Angels can't talk?

dictated;

[ofhope]

There's always a trade for wings.

dictated;

[gottaknockhard]

I guess that makes sense.

dictated;

[ofhope]

What would you trade?

dictated;

[gottaknockhard]

There are more practical ways to fly.

dictated;

[ofhope]

Just a different set of wings.

dictated;

[gottaknockhard]

Maybe. [Not really worth it to argue.] I haven't been offered either lately.

[Written]

[ofthursday]

You know sign language?

[His loss for this place was his voice, so the last week was little issue for him in that regard, but now that's it's over he still has to communicate with people in ways other than speech. There don't seem to be many that can sign here, so he's a little pleased by the idea of someone new who can.]

[Written]

[ofhope]

I learned awhile ago for a mute angel. It's mostly useless now.

[ ARE YOU LAUGHING YET? ]

[Written]

[ofthursday]

[NO THIS JUST GOT CREEPY.]

A mute angel?

[Written]

[ofhope]

[ Don't worry the resemblance ends there. ]

Forgot her name.

[ It was Nill, but he can't remember that. Only his nickname for her. ]

Penguin?

[Written]

[ofthursday]

[Oh, good. Now Castiel is just a little confused, not alarmed.]

Her name was Penguin?

[Written]

[ofhope]

I called her that.

Why, did you lose one?

[Written]

[ofthursday]

No. I have simply never met an angel called such. It is an unusual name.

[Written]

[ofhope]

She wasn't a real angel. Her wings were given by man, and her voice taken.

[lucre]

Naming them would be a compliment and an insult.

[ofhope]

It could have been me.

[lucre]

Have you a good heart, Christopher?

[ofhope]

Who knows. It might have been poisoned a long time ago.

[lucre]

By whom?

[ofhope]

Does it have to be a person?

[lucre]

Poisoning implies agency.

[ofhope]

Humans aren't the only ones with that.