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( ooc: This post is filtered away from minors. CW: mentions of drug and alcohol use, implied proposition for sex. )

[ When the video turns on, Cas is sitting cross-legged on the floor against the side of a bed in a warmly lit bedroom. He's dressed casually in loose white linen, and the air around him is thick with wafts of incense smoke... and something thicker. Cas's voice is slow and lazy, genuine and good-intentioned despite its scratchiness, like as if Bob Ross had a couple bad years. ]

Hello, friends. I've heard from a number of you that October can be a difficult time. Now more than ever, it's important we remember that isolating ourselves in times of struggle is especially dangerous here in Trench, where negative emotions can lead to a very real kind of physical corruption and negative transformation of the self.

That's why I'm hosting a get-together tonight for anyone who's feeling a little touch-starved and in need of some ad hoc anti-corruption therapy.

[ Here, Cas gives the lamp address to the Winchester cabin in Ache before continuing. ]

High proof alcohol and illicit substances will be provided, for those who need a bit of help reaching mutual enlightenment.

Adults only, please. Oh, and, uh... if you're in a committed relationship with someone you genuinely care about or looking for one, look elsewhere. We're strictly "no strings attached" in this house, FYI.

[ Wow, that serene mood got a little sassy towards the end? Cas cuts the feed while reaching towards some of that darker smoke spindling upward just off screen. ]

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[ Normally, Evelyn would read between the lines of everything Cas has said and realize just what, precisely, she'd be walking into.

However, this has been a rough month and she hasn't adjusted very well and perhaps some company would do her well. ]

I could bring a bottle of wine, if you'd like.

Or -- whatever passes for wine, in this place.

[ Evelyn, sweetie, no

To be completely fair to them both, Cas is desperate for just about any kind of company he can get, even the platonic kind. It's not her up-in-the air relationship with Sam that has him hesitating her drunken companionship and whatever may or may not come of it, though. It's the other one. ]

Mm... tempting. But, are you planning to wear the wedding ring? Because that's a deal breaker, I'm afraid.

[ look

She's suffering, she's crushingly lonely, it feel all encompassing and she's cold. Her mind isn't in the right place, and she frowns, navigates away from their conversation and goes back to look at the video again.

When her face reappears, her cheeks are pink. ]

Ah. I see what you meant. On second thought, perhaps I'll rain check on this particular gathering, but I wouldn't be opposed to an evening of mythological debate and wine at another date.

Did you just put out an open invite to an orgy under the guise of mental wellness?!

Yes, that's exactly what I did. Though whether an orgy is involved, per se, depends entirely on the number of attendees.

Also, for the record, I take offence to the use of your word "guise." Sharing physical contact with other consenting adults is a cornerstone of mental wellbeing, even outside of a world that links physicality to insanity, as Trench does.

I. Wow. Okay. I mean, go nuts, I just thought I was losing my mind for a second there.

Dude, don't be dumb, people are totally gonna show up not for that reason. Which, again, hey, no judgment, but let's not pretend using hippie commune language changes the fact.

[ This pessimistic attitude is familiar. Don't mind Cas as he takes a deep inhale from the joint pinched between his fingers before responding. Why so judgey, man, he's just trying to have a good time. ]

I thought specifying "adults only" and "no strings attached" made my intentions clear, but if someone shows up looking for guided meditation with a side of vodka and a firm, above-the-belt handshake at the end, I'm not going to turn them away at the door.

No, dude, I'm just saying you don't gotta couch it in 'this will help your mental state.' Like, it's cool, you're hosting a fuck party, you don't have to dress it up by arguing it's good for you.

I'm gonna guess you're not doing so great, huh?

[ this RUDENESS ]

Are you a mental health or religious professional?

[ you don't gotta come at Cas like that; he's just trying to live his best broken life. ]

I took a bunch of psych courses but it wasn't my major, no.

What the hell does religion have to do with anything?

[Cas deserves better, really.]

[ cartman would never ]

Well, it's common for religious teachers to preach puritanical values condemning the practice of sex outside of a the institution of marriage. But I, and many people, find that I'm at my most human and in touch with the life and soul of the world when I'm physically involved with another person, or people.

So you see why calling a spiritual and physical communion a "fuck party" would be condescending.

[True. He'd do worse.]

Oh, well, no. That's not me. Like I said, I don't care what you do, I just think you're being a little precious about the wording.

Is it, though, if people show up expecting a fuck party? You said you wouldn't turn them away.

Well, thank you for your insightful critique, but what's done is done. I'll, uh, remember to phrase it differently for my next get-together.

[ He won't. ]

Bullshit you will.

You seriously think it will protect people, though? No sarcasm.

Mm... It will, yes.

Not sex specifically, to be clear, though I say it couldn't hurt, and the prostitutes of Trench are as revered as they are reviled for good reason. But, any kind of physical and emotional support between people, even strangers or paid Night Walkers, prevents or reverses what the locals call "corruption." Ask anyone in Cellar Door. They'll talk your ear off about it.

[ So will Never Mind, but that's a Pthumerian for another day. ]

I haven't really left Gaze much. It was too creepy last month.

Mostly I've been studying blood types, with corruption only adjacent, so I hadn't read or heard much of anything about the personal connection aspect.

Now you know, and knowing is half the battle.

[ But since the guy says he's been studying, it couldn't hurt to crosscheck what Cas has heard. ]

Find anything interesting about pale blood?

True.

Oh! Yeah! Paleblood seems to bestow what I think most people would call psychic powers: telepathy, visions, that sort of shit. I think it affects the emotional capabilities of the person, too.

Is that what yours is?

You having an orgy?

( that's what it sounded like. he's not upset about it either. )

[ He's going to get that question a lot, isn't he. Maybe he should've made flyers instead. ]

If more than four people are interested, I don't see why not. From what I hear, October's a good time for staying occupied indoors.

Hey, no argument from me. I can't remember my last orgy.

( he'd definitely been around a few. )

Might be a nice way to take the edge off this place.

[ Ah a kindred spirit in more than just pale blood and bad luck, who knew. ]

Mm-hmm. Well, come over later, if you're so inclined. What's your poison, space cowboy? Whiskey?

[ If he ends up with less than a full house and Amos isn't interested in the one-on-one option, there are always other ways to stay occupied. ]

Whatever's on tap. Whatever's strong.

( he's not picky. )

I'll come by. Sounds like the first good thing that's been offered in this place.

Happy to oblige.

[ Strong is a good answer. Cas' grin widens. He tips a clear glass of green liquid in the direction of the Omni in cheers. ]

Later.

See you later.

( alligator. )

Why are you doin this, Cas?

[ why are you doing this to me? ]

[ Oh here we go. ]

boredom, mostly.

[ Certainly not because of insomnia, migraines, a cold feeling that won't go away, or boat rides of regret. Certainly not because of the actions of one Dean Winchester. It's just, you know, the fun thing to do. Like drinking. ]

planning to attend? there's always room for one of Trench's most eligible bachelors in the mix
the ladies will go wild

Boredom. In this place.

[ Dean has no fucking clue what he’s done. ]

No. I have no desire to see you screwing around.

[ On me. ]

alright

[ It's like an echo in Cas's head, that Dean has no idea, but how could he have no idea? Except that of course he wouldn't. Just believes he hasn't done anything, and why not? "Nothing you haven't done before" Cas thinks loudly, empathetically. Just sex lessons to virgins, business as usual. But that's fine. Cas adjusted to that way of life a long time ago, and old habits never die. ]

well im sure youll find some way to keep yourself entertained

Enjoy your fuck fest. Put my duffle by the door.

[ Since this is what’s happening, he’s gonna just.

Leave.

Dean is wildly disinterested in sharing Cas or seeing his bullshit antics. So. Cas has made his choice, so Dean will make his own. Screw this, he knew better than to get too deeply involved. ]

Don't wait up. I’m heading out, not that you care about me, or us.

Edited 2021-10-05 20:58 (UTC)

of course i care about you, you ass
and Sam

[ Because what other "us" could Dean be talking about? ]

Yeah, not buying your bullshit. Have fun. I’m out.

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great

[ Dean's duffle will be by the door as requested, along with a scribbled note pinned to it that is just a crude drawing of a middle finger and a dick with an arrow pointing to it that says "DEAN". ]

(this isn't the worst proposal but, like,)

Would you consider a version of this idea that isn't weird

which is the weird part?

The thinly veiled group sex proposal, mostly

ah

well, if you're looking for a night of halloween movies and popcorn instead, i believe that offer is already on the table elsewhere

(well... not exactly, but-) Right

Good luck with all this

No strings, you say? Count me in.

[ Loki sounds incredibly pleased at the prospect of letting a little steam off in a group setting. ]

It would be nice to allow my inner hedonist out a bit.

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