Castiel

034 [Video] | Forward-dated to about 4AM on the 8th

2012-01-08T02:43:30Z

[Castiel flips on the feed, once again in the safehouse he had broadcasted from with Jo. He looks worse for the wear this time, pale and splattered with blood, but there's also something much more subtly different about him.

Anyone with senses for the supernatural that could've picked it out amidst the rest of the chaos might have felt a surge of energy--similar to when Raphael had died, but less--about half an hour earlier.]

If anyone is in need of transportation, I am capable of moving myself and whoever necessary through the fire safely. Supplies as well; should anyone have large containers that might be used to transfer water, that will be of use.

I can be contacted through PCD, or through mental communication addressed to me. I will be able to find you in this manner, so if you are trapped or injured and cannot use your PCD, this method will be effective.

[Filtered to list*]

There is something occurring involving the death and return cycle. It is functioning incorrectly and too quickly; restoration is almost immediate but fatal injuries are not healed. If not interrupted, it simply leads to death being repeated seemingly endlessly.

Tell anyone you feel should know. This is filtered only to avoid potential panic.

[[ooc: *List being Rei, Raven, Jo, Al, Ed, Botan, Sango, Hitsugaya, Nathaniel, Lucifer, Gabriel, Unohana, Alexia, and Riza. Basically anyone taking a leadership role during this/anyone he's close with; if you feel your character might be on here and forgotten, just PM me!

Also, feel free to use this post for offlines/communication by prayer if you choose, just put the time/date in the subject if appropriate; his IC contact is also fine for this. He'll be available to heal anyone stuck in deathloops or otherwise injured, or simply to transport people. Hope you like angel flight~]]

033 [text]

2011-12-18T06:14:38Z

I don't understand how humans survive.

[Someone has a cold.]

032 [Video]

2011-12-02T08:09:44Z

[Castiel looks quite a bit more normal now than he did the last time he made a post himself, steadfastly pretending the last post and the accompanying event never occurred. He's inside the Temple, and there's a window behind him; it's dark outside, but the snowfall is still visible through the glass.]

It has been snowing for the past three days. Is there any practical use for it? I have never had much reason to pay attention to snow before.

[And judging by that he's wearing his coat inside, he's not too pleased with this weather and would like there to be something benefit to it. Tell him there's something.]

Also, as those of you who saw Jo's post are aware, we have procured a juvenile dragon. Jo is being less possessive of the supplies now, and there is still far more meat than necessary for use at the Temple or at her home, so anyone low on food may have some. Also, though I am keeping half of the scales and a portion of the blood, should anyone need the remaining components for rituals or the like they are available as well.

[And that's all for the public, as he switches the feed over to private.]

[Filtered to Alphonse Elric]

There is a matter I would like to discuss with you when possible. Raven told me it was you who I should speak with about this.

[Filtered to Edward Elric]

Would you be willing to assist me with separation of components as discussed?

031 [Video] | Forward-dated to Wednesday afternoon

2011-11-23T05:34:06Z

[Castiel's been using text for the few and far between comments he's made to the network since the event started, but he simply doesn't care to continue doing so. He looks even more disheveled than usual, but his expression is almost eerily blank in contrast; for those that know him well enough to tell, it's not his usual neutral countenance, or even the way he normally looks when he's upset. His eyes are hollow and he's clearly not doing well in regards to the event, but his voice is steady and as unsettlingly detached as his expression.]

There must be someone with the capability to negate the need for sleep. Whoever can do this, whatever your terms for doing so are, they are acceptable.

[He either doesn't notice or doesn't care how desperate the words sound, and his tone never changes. He doesn't even know if 'awake' is the right term; he might be hallucinating now, and when he's in his world he's 'awake'. He can't tell. As it is, he's either already insane or he becomes so in the future, and even if the city is real, maybe he's already gone over the edge here too.

But he won't know--or at least it won't become a nonissue--until Sunday, if it is an event, and if it stops then. And until then, he can't deal with the dreams, or the visions, or the hallucinations or whatever they are that happen whenever he falls asleep. He will find a way to stay awake, whatever it takes.]

030 [Video]

2011-11-09T00:19:12Z

[Castiel really has nothing relevant to be posting about. He would've skipped doing so for this event entirely, busy with other projects, if it didn't happen to become necessary.

And it's become necessary because he seems to be trapped somewhere. Somewhere dark, except for a few slats of light about eye level, and what the PCD provides. When Castiel moves slightly to angle the PCD's screen better, his elbow hits one of the walls, and it makes a metallic sound.

He may or may not be stuck in a locker.]

I dislike asking for assistance, but it seems I must.

[This is a tone of long-suffering, everyone. And embarrassment. And of being trapped in a locker for the past three hours it's taken for him to quell his pride enough to admit he needs help.]

[x,y]

[Just the coordinates, no further explanation. Someone please save the angel, okay.]

[[ooc: For ease and for hilarity, whoever wants to come find him can do so. Continuity conflicts will be handwaived because lol what's continuity.]]

029 [Video]

2011-11-02T02:11:23Z

[Finally, that event is over. After about the first two days the novelty and the usefulness of it had worn off, and the fog and multitude of tombstones had simply become annoying. Not to mention all the people getting upset over them. Now that it's gone, though, and not providing a distraction, Castiel has things to do. And, as usual, that involves asking the network strange questions.]

How many of those here, before arriving in this world, had traveled to a dimension other than their own? Those of you that have, if you are willing to share the method if known, it would be of interest.

Also, should anyone have chalk, I am in need of more once again and will be willing to negotiate a trade of some sort.

[He's always running out of chalk. It's so frustrating.]

[Filtered to Lucifer]

Lucifer, I have additional information on the Animus. There is also something of import I'd like to speak with you about.

[And here goes nothing.]

[Filtered to Gabriel]

I'm going to speak with Lucifer regarding what we discussed. I felt you should be informed.

[Since he knows how much you hate being last to know. And actually cares enough to both remember and act on it.]

Also, I have learned something that may be a potential risk in our attempts.

028 [Video]

2011-10-24T00:24:30Z

[Here everyone, have a distinctly unimpressed-looking Castiel. He's out exploring, looking at tomestones; for anyone who is out there, there are hundreds if not thousands for angels alone, scattered amongst the city and most recognizable by their '-el' name suffixes. But that's not the problem; he's coldly indifferent to most of those gravestones, and in fact at the moment doesn't seem seriously bothered by anything at all. Just annoyed, because really.]

Has anyone else found multiple gravestones for themselves? I have five. This is unnecessary.

[Seriously, Animus, not funny. He doesn't need a marker for every single time he's died, okay. Especially not when he only knows of four.]

027 [Voice]

2011-10-17T17:28:12Z

[He's quiet for a moment, just dead air until he speaks, voice quiet and carefully neutral.]

My sister, Anna, has returned home.

[To be imprisoned, go insane, and be killed. She's one of those that, for her, being here was better than being at home.

Two friends in two days; it isn't the worst anyone's dealt with by any means, but it still hurts. And Anna... Anna, one of the few siblings he loved, he would never see again. And she left here hating him.

Notification done, he just turns off the feed with no additional comment.]

026 [Video]

2011-10-09T20:50:31Z

[He's on the grounds of the Temple for this broadcast, and like everywhere in the city at the moment there are apple trees suddenly doting the landscape. And apples everywhere.

Also Castiel's horrible trenchcoat has made a reappearance; despite that the weather isn't that bad, it warrants the coat. To him at least.]

Is this the event?

[Because... This is actually kind of nice. He's still not big on this whole eating thing, but he likes apples, and they're normally hard to come by. Also lets all just ignore the irony of angels eating apples okay? Okay.]

It follows the pattern of a reprieve after difficult events, at least. Can more be done with apples than eating them as they are?

[He is an angel he doesn't know this stuff. He never paid attention in human culture 101 as anyone who knows him can probably guess.]

[Filtered to Dean]

Dean, there are some things I'd like to speak to you about. Some are even approaching good news.

[And then something he's not sure how Dean'll take, but surely having good news is enough to offset it.]

[Filtered to Gabriel]

Gabriel, could we speak? There are issues to discuss regarding Lucifer, and there's something else I want to tell you as well.

In person would likely be best and I believe Rei is making some sort of dessert from these apples.

[Yes he's bribing you to come over here Gabriel. He's not walking all the way to wherever you are even if he still had a sense of direction okay.]

[Filtered to Raven]

Raven, there's something I would like to discuss with you when you're available.

[Filtered to Rei]

[Have a displeased looking angel, Rei.]

Rei, did you know that Raphael is involved in the police force?

025 [Video]

2011-09-25T16:39:13Z

[When the PCD turns on, it shows the former angel just sitting there, far more relaxed and generally at ease than Castiel ever is. On one arm is a tiny, tiny kitten, probably no more than three weeks old, and he's petting it with the other hand. Evilly. What now.]

Hello inhabitants. It seems another event is upon us.

[However it seems he quickly loses any real interest in whatever the point of this post is, apparently getting distracted by something off screen. Then the kitten squeaks, and starts wiggling around; he moves to catch it when it tries jumping out of his arms and ends up tumbling out of his chair offscreen. The PCD shuts off.]

024 [Video]

2011-09-09T09:10:56Z

[Castiel is back to video, recovered enough from his death to return to spamming the network.]

The past few weeks have been particularly tumultuous, even by the standards of this dimension. I have some details regarding the incidents occurring in the middle of the month, between the events, for those that are still uninformed. In return, it would be appreciated if anyone with knowledge of what prompted and occurred with the mass mind control could inform me of what they have found out.

[Filtered to Botan]

Are you alright?

[He saw you in Madara's post, and though he's heard the rescue attempt was successful, he wants to be certain. And he feels a bit guilty that he wasn't able to assist.]

[Filtered to Raven]

Raven, are you willing to speak in person now? I have recovered enough to do.

[And he wants to. He needs to fix this; after everything else lost lately, if there's any way to regain his friend, he has to try.]

023 [Text] | Forward dated to 4AM

2011-08-28T00:43:24Z

I've been told it's been almost nine days. If I could be informed of anything of import that I've missed, it would be appreciated.

[Mass filter to Rei, Raven, Gabriel, the Winchesters, Jo, Kyoko]

Are you all alright?

[/Filtered]

[ooc: Open to offline for anyone at the clinic or who wants to come visit~ Also he'll be trolling through back-entries, and commenting late icly. Feel free to just ignore if you don't want to backtag! <3]

022 [Video]

2011-08-15T11:04:30Z

[Filtered to Gabriel]

Gabriel, either immediately ward your location, or come to the Temple and I will let you in.

[Provided Lucifer hadn't already gone after Gabriel, of course, and he was still capable of doing either thing.]

[/Filtered]

[Filtered to Lucifer]

Lucifer, we need to speak, immediately.

[He should be afraid, calling out his brother like this, but he's just angry; Lucifer had attacked Rei. He wasn't going to let that just go, and he knows Lucifer won't be letting the holy fire go either. Might as well deal with it now.]

[/Filtered]

021 [Video]

2011-08-13T06:10:25Z

[When the PCD turns on, it's showing a fish. Specially, it's showing a catfish, which seems a little more on the cat end than a fish has any right to be.

The catfish nibbles at the PCD, spinning it around, then nudges it again to spin it another direction. The device is apparently floating in the water filling the garden outside the Temple, showing a mix of transformed sea plants and regular, now very dead greenery. Another nudge from the fish, and the PCD turns a little more, to focus on a sight that is either adorable or ridiculous ~~or both~~.

Rei's elaborate tail probably is the most noticeable thing, right away, as the priestess has been turned into a mermaid. Castiel, in contrast, stands out far less, with no apparent changes other than gills and sans his trenchcoat.

Of course, what is actually most noticeable is that they look kind of like they're hugging, if it weren't for the fact that they are both apparently asleep. Rei has a grip on Castiel's jacket, and Castiel has both arms around her and his chin resting on the top of her head.

Both are totally asleep, blissfully unaware that the PCD is transmitting, the feed eventually turning off when it times out.]

020 [Video]

2011-08-07T07:49:26Z

[So, water. Everywhere. The underwater event has started, and now that Castiel's figured out his gills, he's actually kind of enjoying this; it's almost like flying, sort of. It's an extra dimension of movement, at least.

As it is, though, he's ignoring the water pretty much entirely, as he has something besides the event to post about.]

I have compiled some of my notes on both arrival and departure patterns, as well as the nature of this dimension and some of it's features. These notes are not comprehensive, and input or additional information that anyone could add would be of use.

[Now the change to the city gets a comment.]

The event seems relatively benign, much like the jungle event. And for those of you who can't swim, this is a decent opportunity to learn, while you can't drown.

019 [Voice]

2011-08-01T05:09:21Z

It seems abilities have finally been restored.

[Guess who sounds pretty apathetic about this. He's a little more animated about the second topic, however.]

Also, I missed much of the events that happened the last week or two. I heard something regarding a bomb which, presumably, didn't detonate. It would be appreciated if someone could inform me of what occurred in regards to that.

[Filtered to Hitsugaya]

[He's polite, semi-genuinely, but it's clear he wouldn't be doing this if he had much say in it. However he doesn't, Rei does. 8|]

I would like to speak with you, when you are available.

[/Filtered]

[Filtered to Raven]

Have your healing abilities returned?

[He's concerned, still, and wants to be sure she's healed.]

[/Filtered]

018 [Video]

2011-07-23T17:02:49Z

[Filtered to the angels]

[He's kind of banged up after the scuffle with Raphael, but he's going to use video anyway; it's easier to gauge responses with visual and it's just his siblings anyway.]

Rei seems to have disappeared and has been missing over a day. I believe she may have returned home, but I will ask anyway. Have any of you seen her, or engaged in an altercation that would explain why she is not responding to her PCD?

[The last part is more muttered, mostly to himself.]

Perhaps the device is simply broken...

017 [Video]

2011-07-19T00:40:34Z

Is there anyone who is not affected by this event?

[Sometimes a few people are skipped, at least from what he's seen, but so far he's heard of no one but those already without powers to lose being unaffected.]

[Filtered to the angels]

Are you all still alive?

[It's difficult to tell if he's slightly concerned, or slightly disappointed that the answer is probably yes. He already knows the two he likes are doing well enough, but it's a courtesy. A strategic courtesy.]

[ooc: The filter is a general one to all at once so they can threadjack each other if desired.]

[/Filtered]

016 [Video]

2011-07-17T00:44:39Z

[S-sob Castiel misses the filters, but whatever. Ultimately they didn't matter at the moment, at least for this, and he doesn't even bother trying one.]

Gabriel, can we speak?

[A pause.]

Provided you are faring well enough during the course of this event.

[In other words if you haven't starved to death or something when he wasn't looking.]

016 [Video]

2011-07-10T04:05:22Z

[Those of you with preternatural senses, particularly if they work through the PCD or long distance, or if you've interacted with Castiel much, will likely be able to tell right away that though he's still something other than human he's not an angel any longer. In fact he's pretty much mortal.

He seems to be ignoring that for the moment though, focused instead on the post, because he's about to do something reckless and strategic and either very foolish or potentially very useful.]

It's become apparent that there is no way to keep the issues of the angels separate of those of the other beings here. Dealing with them internally no longer possible.

I will however no longer be taking part in any of it, to assist any of you or otherwise. Therefore if there is something you wish to know, or you believe may help you in the inevitable case that one of them does something that requires you become involved, now is the time to ask.

[Fail!Filter to Lucifer]

As you likely assumed, our deal is off.

[Fail!Filter to Raven]

Raven, we need to speak, as I have much to fill you in on. And I may need use of the tower long term.

[Fail!Filter to Gabriel, Anna, Dean, Sam, and Jo]

I need to speak with you.

[Same message, sent to each individually.]

[ooc: Forward dated to just after midnight, July 10th, to avoid having to post from my phone. Replies may be slow!]

015 [Video]

2011-06-30T04:55:52Z

Those of you who have others from your world here, how many of you are present in total?

[Curious angel is curious, considering three more from his world just arrived, bringing the total to eleven. He's wondering if any other world is so well represented.]

[Filtered to Lucifer]

[He's being far politer than usual, for multiple reasons, not the least of which being that he's pretty much screwed as far as this situation goes. But he has to try to at least figure out what to expect, even if he can't somehow reach an agreement, which he's really not holding out hope for.]

Lucifer, if possible, can we speak?

[/Filtered]

[Filtered to Raven/Rei]

We are going to have an issue. Sam Winchester, Dean's brother and Lucifer's true vessel, has arrived.

[Because Lucifer's getting Sam over his dead body and he'll just keep coming back. Even if it weren't Sam, letting Lucifer have access to his true vessel was not good.

And again, this is filtered separately, just the same message directed at each of them.]

[/Filtered]

014 [Video]

2011-06-22T02:17:17Z

[Castiel isn't bothered at all by the storms or the flooding, and is as usual broadcasting from outside somewhere. He has taken shelter under an awning, though, so the PCD is dry enough; otherwise he's totally soaked, not that he minds, because he's outside and it might have been a few days now but there's still the feeling of 'omg not stuck in the Temple anymore'.]

This is a strange event, and it's making it inconvenient to find some items I'm attempting to gather. I'm looking for some specific plants and spices, dried or otherwise, as well as something to mark with. Chalk, preferably, though ink or something that could be burned into fine black ash can be substituted.

In return, I may be able to assist in some way with the issues those here seem to be having with the flooding.

[Filtered to Anna]

Anna, I know you're angry with me, but please give me a chance to explain.

[/Filtered]

[Filtered to Gabriel]

Gabriel, Raphael and I are at a truce for now.

[/Filtered]

[Filtered to Raven]

I spoke with and finalized a truce with Raphael. I believe you wanted details.

[/Filtered]

[Filtered to Usagi]

Usagi, if you are available despite the weather, are you willing to attempt repairing my vessel soul as we discussed?

[/Filtered]

013 [Text]

2011-06-15T03:17:36Z

Everyone should be forewarned that one of the new arrivals, Raphael, is dangerous. You cannot trust her.

[Filtered to Gabriel]

Thank you.

[/Filtered]

[Filtered to Dean]

Dean, we need to speak immediately.

[/Filtered]

[Filtered to Rei/Raven]

There is more that I must tell you about Raphael.

[This is filtered separately, simply the same message sent to both of them.]

[/Filtered]

[ooc: Castiel will have dropped completely off the map for all angels, having warded up where's staying to a ridiculous extent. He's hiding at Hex's Lair in the northwest quarter, so anyone looking for him or who has reason to be there (pretty much just Raven, as far as I know) might run across him.]

012 [Video]

2011-06-10T21:28:03Z

[Castiel doesn't look happy--he hardly ever does--but he does seem at ease, or at least calm. Even if he didn't, it would be hard to take a somber mood seriously, as there are copious amounts of rainbow sheep randomly wandering through the background since he's broadcasting from outside somewhere.]

I presume at least someone here is capable of processing the wool of these sheep into a usable form, and someone who knows how to then weave it into clothing or other articles. I am familiar with the basics of both skills, but should anyone be willing to demonstrate in more detail, it would be appreciated and I can likely provide something of value in return.

[No, he doesn't at all realize how ridiculous this might sound or be to picture.

And now what might possibly be close to an amused, or smug expression. Also he doesn't bother to lock this because there's no need, and well. It would lose effect.]

Rei, how are your sheep faring?

[Filtered to Dean]

Dean, I have something for you that might be of use.

[/Filtered]

[Filtered to Lucifer]

Lucifer, we may wish to move up the timing on our attempt on the Inner City, once Shura's team reports on their progress. Striking in close succession could give us an advantage.

[/Filtered]

[IC Edit a few hours later | Voice]

Anna, help.

[It's barely audible, and unlocked on accident.]

011 [Video]

2011-06-04T05:25:31Z

[He's even blanker in expression and tone than usual when he addresses the camera, a few hours after the explosion of light from the Greek houses.]

How long does it take for return after death? Is there anything in particular that must be done in preparation?

[He cuts the feed after that, and those of you with stores or stockpiles of alcohol not warded, guarded, or otherwise protected with the intensity of a thousand suns, you may within minutes of this post find your supply... Missing. As in gone completely, without a trace, like some invisible dick with wings stole it. Because do you know how much alcohol it takes to get an angel drunk? A lot. A stupidly large amount.]

[Ooc: Any and all responses to this post will be from a very smashed angel, who is about the meanest, most sullen drunk ever. Feel free to offline, as he'll be wandering around the city aimlessly on foot.]