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[likemichael]

[The phone comes on to a shaky feed and it's clear whoever is recording this isn't the main focus of the broadcast. Instead, it tilts up to show a man covered in blood and filth and wounds. He holds a strange weapon and it's obvious that Dean is wary, alert, and more than prepared to shoot or stab someone if they get in his way

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[ironfail]

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[Tony winces at little at Dean's appearance. That much blood and shouting is never good. He waits a bit to hopefully let things calm down before messaging Dean.]

Don't you look like shit. What happened to you, man?

[likemichael]

[Dean is at least almost home by the time Tony calls, though he's headed towards the yard on foot, and Castiel is just out of frame.]

A lot of crap. Been a Hell of a ride, but it's no big deal. [He jerks his chin up in a half-nod.] What's new with you?

[ironfail]

Nothing nearly as interesting as what you've apparently been up to. Everything okay? You seemed...panicked.

[likemichael]

Yeah I... [How the fuck does he explain?] I kinda went and lived in the woods for a year, as far away from civilisation as I could get. Not by choice, but whatver.

[ironfail]

Ouch. That's rough. [Sympathetic looks from Tony, man, that sounds like it seriously sucks.] Then as a reward they brought you back here. How fun.

[likemichael]

Beats being there, at least. [He shrugs a bit.] Just not used to the noise yet. I'll be fine.

[ironfail]

At least there's indoor plumbing here. [Always a plus.] Well if you need a drink and some shitty action movies after you've cleaned yourself up, you know where to find me. [Not that Tony's exactly the kind of company you'd probably want after spending a year away from people, but the offer's on the table if Dean wants it.]

[likemichael]

Right. [Well, that wasn't a problem, since he didn't eat or drink or need the bathroom, but it's always a plus.] Thanks, man. I'm gonna get cleaned up, check in on Sammy, and get settled in. Tomorrow night good for you?

[ironfail]

[You're making it sound far less horrible than it probably was, stop.] It's a date. We'll order the greasiest pizza we can find and play beer pong to the dulcet tones of Quentin Tarantino movies in the background.

[likemichael]

[The running for his life and being hunted for food part wasn't fun.] See, this is why I like you. You know the way to a man's heart. [He chuckles a bit.] What about the missus?

[ironfail]

[At least he was never ambushed while taking a piss.]

I've had plenty of practice. [Even if bribing people with money is far easier.] You want her to join us? [He laughs, shaking his head. Pepper would never. Would she? No...] I'm sure she'll stay out of the way. We wouldn't even need to ask.

[likemichael]

[Good point.]

Yeah, I guess you probably have, huh? [Dean shrugs a bit.] I doubt she'd wanna put up with two guys gettin' rowdy over beer pong and Tarantino movies.

[ironfail]

She might wander over when she smells pizza, we're eerily similar that way. I can put up a big "no girls allowed" sign if you want.

[likemichael]

Yeah, sure, make it gayer than it already is. [Tony, please.] She's welcome to join us if she's willin' to challenge a Winchester at beer pong.

[ironfail]

You make it sound like that's a bad thing. [Don't get him started, he'll take it as a challenge.] I think you'd have to teach her how to play beer pong first.