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[tucky]

[The rips had closed up days ago, but Tiffany doesn't trust that right away - people were still missing and there was clearly something weird going on down at the port, so she refrains from acting like everything is over and done with yet. When people start appearing back on the ship, however, she tentatively lets herself start to believe that things really are winding down... which leads to another problem, for her.]

So, uh… during all that, I had some trouble, and Mason took my soul out of my body for a little bit, so I wouldn't be in pain and couldn't get hurt. He was great, by the way; a fucking badass - strong and brave and fighting monsters. He saved my life. He was a hero.

Y'all tell him that the next time you see him, okay?

[He revels in compliments and praise the same way she does; she has a feeling he'll like it.

And it’s so, so tempting to just focus on that and end the post right there - to do something similar to what she did after the jaeger breach and just gush about how so many people had helped her, and how nice it feels to know she has them in her corner. To just ignore the uncomfortable parts in favor of the good.

But it wouldn’t work as well the second time, and for once, she isn’t sure she’d want it to.]

But when I was out of myself, I tried to go inside a monster, and it-- I didn't really do it, but I almost did, and I felt its soul. It was the worst thing I have ever felt in my life; it was worse than dying in my dreams during that flood. It felt evil, and now my soul feels tainted.

[It isn't, really - luckily for her, any aftereffects from the experience are all in her head.]

I died a lot and then I did that, and I'm worried my soul is turning bad because of it. I don't got any real evidence, so it might not be, but... I think I would appreciate it if someone could check, or try to do an exorcism on me. Just in case.

[She smiles a twitchy smile that doesn't reach her eyes.]

I ain't panicking this time, like I did before. But if there's something wrong with me, I wanna get it fixed.

Thanks.

[filtered to Simon]

... Hey, Simon. Hi.

[filtered to Cambridge]

Maybe when we do our next therapy meeting, we can talk about this? About dying and stuff. I don’t…

I don't think I’m handling it too well.

[filtered to Ricki]

Can I talk to you?

[warden filter]

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[tucky]

Yeah, that's what I said.

[She frowns.]

What do you mean, Team Angel?

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[sauntervaguelydownwards]

[Crowley suddenly choked on the smoke and coughed, shooting Vergil a cold look.]

Yeah, what do you mean?

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[walkthedarkpath]

I'm the devil, and your always aiming to do better. Shoulder angel, like those old comic strips.

[ He teased with a playful grin.]

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[tucky]

Those jokes ain't really funny.

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[sauntervaguelydownwards]

[Vergil almost never makes jokes. Normally Crowley would appreciate it but he was sensitive about his angelic background, and Vergil knew it.

He reeled in his glare and shrugged, playing it down for Tiffany.]

Lesser Key of Solomon?

[You take a jab at his weakness and he takes one at yours, bro.]

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[walkthedarkpath]

[ Touche bro, touche.

Vergil realize he struck a nerve but he's been in a mood and with Tiffany there he wouldn't apologize.]

Anyway. I asked what you think she should do.

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[tucky]

Yeah. And I wanna know too, 'cause I don't got a lot of ideas.

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[sauntervaguelydownwards]

I told you, Lesser Key of Solomon. Conjure demons and make them do what you want. That's how Solomon got the temple built.

Not sure how well that'd work here though. [She'd probably only be able to summon Vergil and him.]

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[walkthedarkpath]

I do not approve of this.

[ But he deserved it.]

She has to learn basics before she gets into arts of that caliber, besides. Winchester uses something like it for his exterminations. [ He looked to Tiffany after another drag.] The Lesser Key of Solomon is a book, I assume you do not know. It is not something widely known.

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[tucky]

Woah.

[She looks at both of them sharply.]

I'm not summoning demons, okay? No. If that's the kind of magic we're talking I'm walking away right now.

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[sauntervaguelydownwards]

You could dance naked under the full moon, I suppose. That's fairly popular these days.

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[walkthedarkpath]

[ Vergil narrowed his eyes at Crowley again, flicking what was left of the cigarette over the edge of the barge.]

I was thinking simple configurations for her at first. And no, I would never show you something that powerful Tiffany. Simple white magic to begin. You need power to protect yourself not to take down an army.

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[tucky]

It was wishful thinking when he said that.

[Referring to Crowley's last comment, obviously.]

I'm not gonna do anything without knowing what it does first. No demons or spirits or anything like that.

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[sauntervaguelydownwards]

You can't do magic without knowing what it does first. Well, you can, but it won't end up how you want.

White magic, huh? [Not his area of expertise.] Shields, blessings, that kind of thing?

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[walkthedarkpath]

[ Vergil was quiet a moment before he sat up more and cracked his knuckles. Looking up at Crowley. Then to Tiffany.]

I am power capped, massively so. So, I can not do all I used to be able to do. At least without ingredients and chants, there are not even moon phases to be used.

[ he complained, but started to speak, as he did a purple light shot around the three of them. oddly placed symbols glowed in it as Vergil's half closed eyes started to glow red. It wasn't his usual dark energy if Crowley could feel it. It was a shield.]

BLANS OI DS OI EMNA LOAGAETH LONCHO OI IPAMIS

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[tucky]

[She sits up straighter, staring.]

What is that? What do those words mean? How do you do it?

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[sauntervaguelydownwards]

[This is just showboating, but at least it's painless. Crowley sighs, cigarette propped at the corner of his lips.]

"Protect that which is here from all that is not." It's a shielding spell.

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[walkthedarkpath]

It is not much of a shield, but it will stop some attacks.

[ Vergil opened his red eyes looking up at Crowley looking amused.]

Shall I read your palm next, or set a love spell for you?

[ It was meant to be teasing, his tone showed it as he made the sheild vanish.]

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[tucky]

[She tries to repeat the words silently, mouthing them, but only remembers a couple.]

Can you really do those things?

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[sauntervaguelydownwards]

Palm-reading? What are you, a nine-year-old girl?

[He chuckles and taps the ash on the floor.]

Love spells aren't hard to do, they're just hard to control.

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[walkthedarkpath]

Can I, yes. Will I? No.

[ He nodded at Crowley's words.]

Love spells mess with free will, I do not dabble in free will. Also, stop trying if you get some of those syllables wrong you could make a bit of trouble. The incantations for spells are very important, always say them right.

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[tucky]

I don't want a love spell, okay.

[She's examining her palm now, thinking about palm-reading.]

And I ain't actually saying anything out loud.

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[sauntervaguelydownwards]

A point for you, you've avoided the Faustian pitfalls so far.

[Crowley chuckles and motions for her to hold her hand out.] Go on, let him do it. You're obviously curious.

Don't. He's right, watch your incantations.

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[walkthedarkpath]

Crowley, go get someone to let you into the pub. Bring me some wine.

[ He muttered as he sighed and held his hand out for hers. He clearly felt silly doing this. But, he's bored and he has nothing better to do.]

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[tucky]

And beer.

[She eyes Vergil, who's standing a little too close to the railing for her comfort.]

I don't wanna go over there; you come over here.