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[hasmommyissues]

[ Silva has been nowhere near the castle since he gathered supplies and information regarding his revenge plan on Meg. The risk factor is far to high.

However he will be back at some point soon. He has far to much unfinished business with people there. But for today he is hiding out in a small cottage in the countryside.

He moves around from day to day. Always thinking on his toes ... always keeping his enemies guessing. But after a time he still likes to stop and preach take stock on events]

Tomorrow it will be the most jolliest and most commercial of holidays ... christmas.

I trust you have all been good boys and girls this year? Otherwise Santa Claus will not be bringing you any presents this year. But this poses the most excellent of questions does it not?

What is the point of gifts in a place that grants you whatever you desire?

So think of this as a charming little mental excerise. If you could be given anything that is not already available here ... what would it be?

Do have a think long and hard about this one. It could be anything from a weapon to a cherished childhood keepsake.

Surprise me Paradisa.

Comments

[Written]

[ofthursday]

[Oh, look. Castiel's favorite person.]

I would appreciate my sword.

I needn't explain why, I'm sure.

[gottaknockhard]

[After the last few days of living in a postcard, Spike is too familiar with the commercial side of Christmas. But then, he didn't intend on answering his question anyway.]

It's a little late to be asking for gift ideas.

Voice

[hasmommyissues]

[There may be a hint of smugness behind his words.]

Isn't there a law against angels being wrathful?

It hardly seems very Christian.

[hasmommyissues]

What can I say? I've been a little too preoccupied with work to hit the shops as it were.

[Written forever!]

[ofthursday]

We do many things we're not supposed to.

Being wrathful is barely considered undesirable, let alone prohibited.

Voice forever and ever

[hasmommyissues]

How fascinating to know angels are just as flawed as us mere mortals.

[ofthursday]

We are very similar in many ways.

[Private]

What exactly had you been hoping to accomplish? Was it simply revenge?

[hasmommyissues]

Maybe we can all have the potential to become angels?

[Private]

I see the small talk is over.

[He sighs before he continues speaking.]

There was ...something I needed to see. I needed to see the regret in her eyes. She interfered in personal business of mine, so I merely returned the favour and made it person with her. You were nothing more then a means to an end Mr Castiel ... a way for her to learn that actions have consequences.

And I believe I achieved what I set out to accomplish.

[ofthursday]

We're entirely different species. Angels can become human, but humans cannot become angels.

[Private]

[He really wishes he had his voice, so he can put the disdain into his reply that he desires to.]

Meg is hundreds of thousands of years old. You taught her nothing, and clearly learned nothing yourself. All that you accomplished is attracting the attention of people who have nothing better to do than make you wish you'd been less foolish.

[hasmommyissues]

[Private]

Ah but she clearly loves you Clarence ... and I think this is something new to her. I doubt through all her years as a demon she has not held any affection for anybody, and ... oh I think the pain you suffered for her actions was quite the culture shock.

So with all due respect ... I beg to differ.

[Private]

[ofthursday]

[Now he's glad Silva can't see or hear anything from him except written words, because that hits a little close to home, and Silva might be right. Castiel hates the idea of being a weakness to Meg, and he knows for a fact how upset she is about what happened. He can't really argue with Silva's comments.]

Regardless of whether you're correct, my last statement still stands. You are in far over your head.

[Private]

[hasmommyissues]

[Laughing]

We're not done with our little tango yet are we Mr Castiel?

[Private]

[ofthursday]

Fortunately for you, I've seen enough death that I have little need or desire to cause more of it.

However, I cannot speak for Meg.

[And he's with her, whatever she does. If it were just him he'd probably let the ordeal go--though he would certainly not be passive if he and Silva met in person again; he'd like a chance to prove just how dangerous he can actually be--but he's sure Meg will be more proactive.]

[Private]

[hasmommyissues]

What an independent young woman you have by your side Mr Castiel.

Or not so young as the case may be.

[Silva should probably be taking this a lot more seriously then he actually is.]

[Private]

[ofthursday]

She's a demon, Silva, and I'm an angel.

You're human. You've made a large mistake.

[Castiel definitely thinks he should be taking this more seriously.]

Re: [Private]

[hasmommyissues]

I do not make mistakes Mr Castiel ... I make calculated, moves that end with me getting what I want.

One way or another.

[Private]

[ofthursday]

There is a first time for everything.

[gottaknockhard]

They say homemade gifts are more personal.

[well_assembled]

That is a beautifully crafted question, seems so innocuous but it can be insightful. Could be turned against people so easily.

[Private]

[hasmommyissues]

It would be unwise to doubt me ... my track record should be enough proof.

[Except for that massive screw up where he failed to kill M because of "feelings".

But who's keeping track?]

[hasmommyissues]

Not everybody appreciates them though.

[Sighing.]

Nobody believes in the old adage "It's the thought that counts" anymore.

[hasmommyissues]

Thank you.

I've often been told I have a way with words.

[Private]

[ofthursday]

If everything always goes to your plan, why did Meg's actions upset you enough to warrant revenge?

[gottaknockhard]

Maybe I'm old fashioned.

[hasmommyissues]

See I knew I liked you for a reason Mr Spike.