18 ☕ Video

[psychic_hotline]

[OOC: Backdated to the evening before the flood.]

[Friends filter - 'one friendly conversation' rule applies]

[Sara's sitting on the couch in her apartment, hands clasped together on her lap.]

So.

I...I've done what I came here to do. Graduated my Inmate, got my deal, and...I don't know. I've been here almost a year. It's not as if there's a hundred other things I couldn't make a deal for, and I can't completely rule out coming back someday, but right now I need to be home.

[A pause.]

I'm not great at goodbyes. Normally, I don't even get the chance. So I'll just say it was great to know you all, and...thanks. For everything. I'll be in my cabin - 2-2 - for the next few hours if you wanna drop by.

[She nods once, rubbing a hand over her mouth thoughtfully, then leans in to cut the feed.]

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[ Spam ]

[surfaceshine]

[Dean isn't terribly surprised by the announcement; doesn't make it much easier. He's still not great at goodbyes, not well known for his ability to let people go, but he does know how to do it. And besides... just besides.

So he comes knocking. And, at least, he sounds cheerful.]

Open up, it's the police.

[ Spam ]

[psychic_hotline]

Hope you brought a warrant.

[She's at the door by the time she's done talking, and immediately steps back to let him in.]

Hey, Dean.

[ Spam ]

[surfaceshine]

Warrant, shmarrant - I was gonna talk my way in with my good looks.

[He pops a grin for her as the door opens, hesitates just a moment, then decides to go ahead on in, waving dismissively.]

Hey. I'm glad I caught you. I'll keep it short, I promise.

[ Spam ]

[psychic_hotline]

[She smiles and shuts the door.]

Just so long as you don't start crying or anything.

[ Spam ]

[surfaceshine]

[He snorts, but when he glances back at her, he's smiling too.]

Never been the teary type, lucky for both of us. Although you are gonna have to put up with something you're probably gonna think is stupid.

[He pulls a waxed cord with a silver pendant out of his pocket, letting it dangle from his fingertips before holding it out.]

[ Spam ]

[psychic_hotline]

[She takes it, letting it rest on her palm for a moment before she looks up at him.]

Well, it'll go with my wardrobe but I'm guessing you don't hand these out for their aesthetic value.

[ Spam ]

[surfaceshine]

[Dean relinquishes it to her completely, shoving his hand back in his pocket once it's empty. He doesn't feel stupid saying what he says next - it applies too often in his line of work for that to apply now - but he's aware of how it comes off to others sometimes.]

It's for protection. I don't... have a lotta supplies here or anything, but I had that left over in my goodie bag from New Orleans, and I've got some stuff for a simple blessing ritual. I don't know that it'll work where you're going, but I figure every bit helps.

[ Spam ]

[psychic_hotline]

[She can't deny it: a few years ago, she wouldn't laughed it off. But she's seen too much, done too much to deny the power inherent to symbols and rituals like these. No way is she turning it down.]

Thanks, Dean. Seriously.

[She takes the ends of the cord in her fingertips and reaches up, knotting it at the back of her neck.]

[ Spam ]

[surfaceshine]

[He hadn't exactly been worried, but something in his expression relaxes anyway when she accepts it readily - then brightens when she puts it on immediately.

It's bittersweet. He'll miss her for a lot of reasons.]

Of course. I'm... sorry I can't do more.

You look after yourself, y'hear?

[ Spam ]

[psychic_hotline]

You too, Dean.

[And she's not often the type for this but fuck it, this is a special occasion. She leans in for a hug and it's quick but tight and heartfelt.]

[ Spam ]

[surfaceshine]

Always do.

[Dean wasn't expecting that but he responds in kind, maybe holding on a little longer, squeezes a little tighter before he lets go.

And claps her on the shoulder as he steps away before this can get awkward or linger on. He hates goodbyes.]

[most_feared]

You'll take care of our city, right?

[So what if it's not his New York, it still counts!]

[psychic_hotline]

That's the job, Agent.

Thanks.

[most_feared]

Good luck out there.

this is late and I am a jerk

[wedonot]

Good luck, Sara. It was a pleasure working with you.

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[psychic_hotline]

You too, Charles.

Take care.