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[Rei is sitting on the floor, her knees to her chest. Her back is pressed against an invisible wall -- a chamber, of sorts, made out of energy. She is perfectly still, breathing slow and even, her eyes fixated on whatever is in front of her.

The feed continues this way for five minutes, then ten -- and still, Rei does not move, save for her fingers moving in tiny intricate designs upon her legs. She doesn't even blink. Her expression is completely blank and neutral, devoid of emotion.

Finally, the priestess speaks, and her tone is perfectly even. She does not look at the camera.]

I know what you did. I saw it. You can hide as long as you want, but I'll find out. I'm not going to stop looking until I know the truth. He deserves more dignity than what you gave him.

[She is silent for a moment or two more before she inhales deeply.]

I need to speak to Sam and Dean Winchester. And Raven. In person.

[Another pause.]

...I'm fine now.

[Four hours of solid meditation works wonder for the anger of hellfire.]

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[The road to Hell is paved with good intentions. She wondered if that were true. She supposed -- if you cared to look at it that way. But no matter how hard Rei tried, no matter how hard Rei worked, she could not see Lucifer differently. She had come close -- several times -- but he is an enemy. He will always be an enemy. He would always be the enemy. No matter how many times Castiel tried to tell her that changing him was the key to saving his world. She couldn't find it in her to believe him.

But she had told him, when he was upset, that he should never allow anyone to tell him not to try to change his future, even Rei herself. He had agreed, seriously, as always, to tell her that she was wrong at every given opportunity. What made this any different? She may believe one thing -- he obviously believed another -- and Jinx seemed to, as well -- and all Rei could do was hope that she was wrong.

She's silent, for a very long moment, before she forces a faint smile.]

I know he will.

[After that, she doesn't really know what to say. She shifts awwkardly in the tub until she takes the time to actually lay down in it. Her feet played absently with the faucet.]

...you owe me new boots.

You owe me a new jaw.

[BEING PUNCHED HURT, BITCH.]

Deal with it.

Please. That wasn't even close to full strength.

Whatever you say.

[She pauses.]

-- are you recovered?

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