Deer Country Network

[The video opens with Sam holding the camera, filming what appears to be a creepy mask in one hand. There's a distant sound of celebration in the streets; the so called 'Blach Parade' is in full-swing, with kites and giant walking dolls and people in costumes not quite Halloween, not quite anything Sam's seen before, but...]

This is the kinda stuff you'd call a Ghostbuster for. Or — a hunter. I guess.

... I hate Halloween. Why're people so excited to goof around with demons and ghosts and witches, anyway? I guess I get dressing as a cowboy or a cat or something — but celebrating all this dangerous stuff, it feels wrong. [A pause, and then he huffs.] It's harder to tell when something's real, in October. If there's really a haunting, or if it's just some dumb joke 'cus it's almost Halloween. Or people think they're safe from something dangerous, because they assume that monster they're being watched by is someone in a mask.

People don't realize the threat, a lot of the time; they think it's all fake. But you guys know it's real here, right? We all know what it's like to be chased by monsters and spirits... And... I think they must be telling the truth, when they say the masks protect you here. So everyone should find a mask and keep it nearby, if you can. And if you see any ghosts... Put it on quick.

And if you see any ghosts on any haunting grounds, you can call me or my brother. We're really good at putting ghosts to rest; it's kind of something we've been trained to do.

[The teenager pulls off his backpack, tucks the mask into it.]

But if you can't reach us, the mask could help. Sometimes your weapons aren't the kind you strike things with. Sometimes your weapon's something like salt and matches, or a silver spoon, or a book full of weird words. Umm. Sometimes I guess it's your mind, too. In a place like this. [He looks down and away, unsure how much he should talk about; in his past life, he was taught not to say anything to people. To not talk about his life to anyone, because they'll think he's nuts, or take him away from his family. A few CPS close calls and weird looks babysitters gave him proved as much — he couldn't be a Winchester out loud... until now.] I've been having a lot of visions, too. Visions of... of people wrapping their hands around people's throats.

I get those weird dreams a lot. Even before, I... had dreams about that river full of bodies.

I think it must be because of my blood.

A lot of us have problems like this, right?

[Sarona's not really someone who makes a lot of declarations on the network, but it's been a wild ride since they got here and she's got her own plans to put underway.]

So, turns out to get a job spreading ink around here, you gotta have a body of work to show off and tattooing yourself ain't enough. Anyone want a free rune or two so I can use them for my portfolio? Protection runes, strength runes, tracking runes, stealth runes, soulmate bonds, you name it, I can ink it--or figure out how. It's not that hard.

No blood-ink unless requested and I'll even make it a temporary one if you're that much of a baby, but the special paper for my temp tats is limited. First come, first serve there.

And no, I don't mind a challenge.

[If she needs a portfolio for getting into Ursula's and making sure they are on legit or not, then that's what she'll get.]

i've got no idea if this place has as much of a boner for offing us as the last one, but judging from the looks of it, i'm gonna go with yeah.

that said, if you're in trouble and you need a Hunter to come help kick some ass, ping me. if i'm close, i'll come.

[ look how benevolent, this is character growth™.

and now for some private messages; ]


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