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Sam Winchester (tallerthanthou) wrote in marinanova,
@ 2013-09-01 01:09:00

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:class, charlotte charles, dawn summers, kitty pryde (aoa), martha jones, peggy carter, piper halliwell, saetan sadiablo, sam winchester, sarah manning, spencer reid, yuuri shibuya

Class 005 : Day 234 : Demons : Crossroads Deals
[Sam Winchester is a tall man under any circumstances, but he might seem just a little extra tall while he's standing for the lecture and everyone else is seated. It's probably less imposing since he is wearing plaid though. It's hard to be imposing in plaid.]

Overview : Demons

Demons are humans who've had their humanity stripped away from their time in hell under prolonged and extensive torture. [There is something heavy in his tone. After all, his brother has been through that torture and Sam is set to put himself through the same when he gets back.] When demons appear outside of hell they are usually in the form of black smoke unless they have possessed a human body. When they take possession they look just like that person and have access to all their memories. A body with a demon inside can take a lot of physical punishment, but only as long as the demon is still with them. Once they possess a new body the former one suffers from every bit of damage that might have been inflicted if they're even still alive. If they do live through a possession they'll remember everything that happened. While possessed sometimes the person's eyes will change color, revealing the demon inside.

There are several different types of demons. Today, we're going to talk about Crossroads Demons and their deals. Unlike other demons, they have red eyes. They're also the ones who make deals for your soul. They're named crossroads demons because you can summon them at a place where roads cross. [But, no, he is not going to go over exactly how to summon them.]

[ DEMONS ]

Topic : Crossroads Demons/Deals

Once summoned they can make set up contracts with humans. Maybe wealth or fame or improved health. They can do a lot and it comes true. The only draw back is that when the time is up they get your soul which means death and a one-way trip to hell. The deals are something you have to agree to and seal with a kiss. After that, it's just a matter of waiting. There aren't a lot of ways to get out of them. You might be able to renegotiate, but the house always wins. [You know, unless you're a Winchester.]

[ CROSSROADS ]

Practical : Defense of Hell hounds

When time is up the hell hounds come for you to enforce the price. They're vicious, powerful demonic dogs, who are invisible until you're close to death. Once they're after you, they don't give up until they kill you and drag your soul back to hell. You can delay them with protection barriers of salt or goofer dust. Killing them is not easy especially if you can't see them. Salt and iron are both effective. If you've got something that can kill a demon it should have some effect on the hellhounds.

[ HELLHOUNDS ]

Case Study : Evan Hudson

We met up with a man once named Evan Hudson who didn't do his own summoning. Someone else had opened the door and he walked through it to save his wife from cancer. His time was up and the hellhounds were close. We were able to summon the crossroads demon who made the deal with him. We caught her in a Devil's Trap which is a lesson for another day, but basically, when a demon is inside a particular symbol, they can't leave it.

[He's just going to skip over a lot of details about his father that this case brings up for him. No need to go into any of that.]

Then while I evaded hellhounds with Evan Dean started exorcising the demon. That means taking the demon out of the human host and sending it back to hell. She didn't want that, so she agreed to release his soul. It worked out for him, but that isn't usually the way.

The best way to keep yourself from the wrong end of a crossroads deal is to never make one.

[ EVAN HUDSON ]

Questions & Discussion

Okay, so, has anyone had this happen in their world? Any questions about it? And, if you want, you can talk about what sort of thing might tempt you to make a deal. Just be really careful you don't kiss anyone afterward.

(OOC: Mingle style. Notifs are off so tag Sam during class with questions or catch him before or after. Use your discretion with the links provided. Sam didn't necessarily cover every detail, but feel free to bring more into it. He will have additional demon lectures though, so he wouldn't have gone into detail or given multiple case studies. Backdated to class time.)

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	the_dawnster 2013-09-14 03:21 pm UTC (link)
	Duh. [ Said in that sing-song sort of voice she occasionally has. ] You're both hot and smart. I mean, most guys cute as you can't hold a conversation about anything interesting. All they're thinking about is... you know. But you're different and that stands out to people. [ She shrugs. ] People here anyway. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2013-09-14 05:19 pm UTC (link)
	[ God Dawn what is he supposed to do with you aside from blush and shift his weight in flustered ways. ] Trust me when I say that before I arrived here, this never happened. Ever. Being different back home wasn't exactly a good thing, at least not outside of work. Not always there either, actually. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	the_dawnster 2013-09-15 10:30 am UTC (link)
	Then people where you're from are deaf, blind and not all that smart? [ That statement is part teasing and part honest. Because really. Who couldn't be just a little bit enamored with Professor Reid? She didn't get it. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2013-09-15 12:21 pm UTC (link)
	[ Pretty much everyone has managed to resist that back home. It's still really weird to have found just the one person who likes him, even more so now that he knows that it's not just Kitty who believes he has attractive qualities. ] Thank you. That's uh... that's very sweet of you to say. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	the_dawnster 2013-09-15 01:18 pm UTC (link)
	Also, the truth. I'm a truth speaker. [ But just a second, she considers that for a moment. ] Mostly. But in this instance, there's truth. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2013-09-15 01:24 pm UTC (link)
	In this instance I think it has more to do with perception and personal preference than anything else, but uhm... I really appreciate it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	the_dawnster 2013-09-15 02:00 pm UTC (link)
	You're welcome! If you're ever in need of an ego boost, just let me know cause I think you're pretty cool. And hey, I'm really looking forward to that Supernatural serial killer class, in a not at all creepy way. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2013-09-15 05:11 pm UTC (link)
	[ So happy for that subject change. His ears are getting pretty crispy. ] Me too, actually. I think it's going to be really interesting... maybe even a way to foster the supernatural relations around here. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	the_dawnster 2013-09-15 05:58 pm UTC (link)
	Which would be nice. Because when you think about all the abilities and power we have harnessed in here, even dampened by the prison, it's actually a super lot. Just think if we got everyone getting along and working together. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2013-09-16 08:02 am UTC (link)
	That's what I'm thinking too. We need to work as a team if we want to get out of here, especially since some of us might have abilities or experiences that could prove to be the key to freedom. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

the_dawnster
2013-09-17 11:58 am UTC (link)

[ Wording. That wording causes Dawn to chew nervously on her bottom lip. She was a key that brought down barriers between worlds and universes after all. But she didn't like the price of that and it made her feel a little guilty. Buffy had told her not to tell anyone about what she was here. In case someone tried to use her. But sometimes she quietly wondered if she could save all these people, if she could be the hero for once. Probably not. But should she try? Probably not. Maybe. She shifts awkwardly. ]

Well, I should get out of here. Things to do.

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	thisiscalm 2013-09-19 02:31 pm UTC (link)
	[ Well, there's no way in hell he can miss that change in expression. Brows furrowed he looks her over, contemplating whether he should just let her go. ] Dawn... is something the matter? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	the_dawnster 2013-09-20 02:24 pm UTC (link)
	[ She finishes putting her notebook in her bag and shakes her head, biting her bottom lip hard. Guilt, guilt, guilt. If Buffy had even the slightest hint that she might be able to save people here, she would do it without hesitating. But Dawn was supposed to keep quiet. ] I can't say. I'm sorry. But I really can't wait for your class. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2013-09-20 02:53 pm UTC (link)
	Okay. [ The most reluctant of acceptances, but... there you go. This isn't the time or the place. ] Hey... you can talk to me, alright? If you need to. I won't say anything to anyone else. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	the_dawnster 2013-09-20 03:48 pm UTC (link)
	Oh, I mean. Yeah. I just... I made a promise. [ Excuses. Excuses. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2013-09-20 05:11 pm UTC (link)
	Promises are important to keep. [ Small, reassuring smile. ] The offer stands... if you change your mind. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	the_dawnster 2013-09-20 05:25 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks, professor Reid. That means a lot even just in the offering. I mean it. Thanks. [ She pauses and then looks up to him, trying so hard not to be any more awkward than she already is. ] So I'll see you later? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	thisiscalm 2013-09-20 05:26 pm UTC (link)
	Sure. I'll see you around. Take care, Dawn. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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