[ It'd been damn near three weeks since they arrived in this world and Dean really didn't get much time to relax. Not that he was complaining, he knew the sooner he stopped the sooner he'd remember and the grief would consume him. So even since arrival he kept himself busy, finding Cas and Sam, finding a place to call home, going out to gather supplies, food, clothes, making weapons, scouting the area or fighting what monsters he found. Then they all started turning into monsters and that finally managed to get his blood pumping. He got to run around and do his job in a whole new town. But instead the exhilaration gave way to fatigue, bitterness...
He felt cold inside and it wasn't just because of the weather.
Any time he felt like this he made the excuse of going out for something. Booze, a food run, patrolling, whatever he could think of. No amount of comfort from his brother or attempts to get him to talk would really get through to him anyway. Though he tried. He and Cas both tried to ask him what was wrong. It's part of the reason he was so distant. But the only time they didn't seem to question him was when he seemed normal. So he faked it. Went through the motions for them so they wouldn't worry.
But the truth was... he was dying inside.
Time to put on that mask again. ]
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[ The feed opens up with a confident, roguish smirk plastered on Dean's face. He gives a wave at the camera. ] Hey there Fortuna.
I've decided. Since I keep hearin' about all these countries running around in human form that I'm going to declare myself officially the "State of Awesome"
And it's customary in our lovely state that any beautiful ladies stop by and give me a kiss. If you're single you may be lucky enough to get one back. [ And the most charming smile he can offer before a wink. ]
[ He shifts the camera so you get a view of the Mistletoe he standing under. Apparently he doesn't know of it's affects yet. ] It's pretty convenient this stuff is all over the place. Guess those scientists really got into the holiday spirit eh?
[ And focusing back on him. ] So consider it a bonus to celebrate my new Statehood and spread holiday cheer! Don't be shy~
[ Yes, he knows he can't just BECOME a state. No, he's not really serious, except about the kisses from ladies part. ]