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[collegedropout]

Who: Sam Winchester
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: SS Red Fish
When: Today-ish

[Sam's currently taking the time to heal after certain people we shall not name shot him in the arm; it's all good, it's all good. Pop some pain meds, keep the arm from getting worked too hard, it's going great. But now that he can't go do some work down on the moon, he's a bit more restless. Maybe he should tell Katie about his arm, have her work a little magic mojo...? Or should he just. Not tell the small child that someone shot him in the arm. Anyway.

He takes some time to voice some internal stuff. It was mostly spawned by Nightingale, and he can't help but speak up; it's utterly bizarre, he thinks, that he does that now. Speak up. He's still shitty at it, like, 60% of the time, but every percent counts. He compares it to the guy who was dying in a chapel not so long ago, and really, the amount of worth he's found in himself compared to then is staggering when he thinks about it.

Things change. He feels like he's been changing at a vicious pace for the last eleven years. But is that so surprising? Considering the friggin' circumstances, he supposes it only makes sense.]

Someone here asked me how to think positive.

More than that, how to be positive about yourself. And honestly? That's a work in progress. Don't get me wrong, you're talking to a hypocrite if I go... chiding you on healthy outlooks. But you know, someone from another world gave me a task, back when I was low — I mean, really low. She said... Even if it's only once a week, once a month, you should stop and remind yourself of something positive — about yourself. Some good thing you do, or some skill you have. Something that makes you you. Strengths. Foundations for others to work off of. Or hey, maybe you just like the way your nose looks.

If's kind of important, isn't it? Feeling like you're worth something in some way. I'd argue it's kind of a survival technique, right? Believing in your capabilities, they kind of help you get through rough situations. Help you be a better person, or contribute in a way that makes you feel like an important puzzle piece.

[He sweeps his hands though the air, palm-up, simply gestures that come with conversation. One arm is less lively than the other.]

And yeah, I can already hear some of you, telling me to pipe down on the armchair psychology, can it with the talk show advice. Kind of sappy, right? But I mean — hear me out, huh? Humor me.

What's something you guys like about yourselves?

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And if you give some creepy, flippant, or otherwise wise-ass reply for some chuckles, we get it. You like how edgy you are.

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[axiomed]

[ Oof. A tough one. ]

Sounds like she had the right idea.

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[collegedropout]

[Heh.]

Considering she didn't follow her own advice, absolutely.

So — opinions?

[namisan]

I am amazingly cute.

[How's that for a start.]

[collegedropout]

You are absolutely cute.

[|D]

Anyone who says any different is endangering their lives.

[precedented]

[ It was Sam. And not Sam. Just like Dean was not quite Dean. Leto isn't sure how to feel about that, but it helps that he hasn't bothered confronting it. ]

I can speak every language known to man and I have access to every skill imaginable. Though I hesitate to call that a "positive" aspect of myself rather than grating. No one likes a know-it-all.

[collegedropout]

['Sup, Leto.

Wait, didn't I just talk to your face? Ah, confusing universe twins.]

That sounds pretty great to me. It'd sure save me a lot of decoding and translating if I could just read the lore books in their original languages.

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[notzubats]

I... [A pause, he actually has to think about this] like that I can be really fast?

What about you? What do you like about yourself?

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[collegedropout]

Oh, you can do better than that, I bet.

[TRYING TO DIVERT ATTENTION TO ME HUH

well i'm diverting it back to you]

Are you a fighter of sorts? Is that why speed is the first thought?

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[pneumo]

...I guess I like that I'm super-good at not dying. [ IF HE HAD TO PICK HIS MOST USEFUL SKILL that's technically it... ]

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[collegedropout]

... I guess I could relate well enough.

[S-SORT OF

he dies but its the staying dead thing]

You must be in constant danger, then?

[text]

[nedstarksbastard]

I'm not so bad at teaching people to fight.

[text]

[collegedropout]

Are you an instructor?

Or do you just happen to appear when someone needs learning.

[spontaneouscombustion]

I like my sense of humor!

[OH MY GOSH IT'S A PINK DEMON HORSE! Or maybe not; do they HAVE My Little Pony in Supernatural?]

[collegedropout]

[..... Lord have mercy on his eternally flayed soul.

Thank god the other weird pony got him prepared for this moment.

(but not prepared enough)]

... You're a bit of a comedian, huh?

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[beathach]

[this is the worst question, for real]

That's a difficult question. I'm - good at the sciences?

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[collegedropout]

Man of science; not bad. What's your biggest interest in the subject?

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[child_of_bhaal]

What does edgy mean?

[Your captain asks the important questions, Sam.]

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[collegedropout]

It means people who are total asses, but think they're cool because they're offensive or rude to the people they reply to.

[I see what ur doin'.]

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[ecclesiophobic]

..I like my body. It's been through metaphorical hell, but I still look damn good for my age and the only sign it's giving of slowing down is that it aches in the morning and after I try to pull one of the idiot stunts I used to in my twenties.

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[collegedropout]

Oh, god, yeah. Sometimes I wake up in the morning and shuffle like an old man out of bed. Just not the young spry guy I used to be, either.

[He grins, humored by it. It's a miracle he's even made it to his mid-thirties.]

... Guess that's what happens when your body gets put through hell once or twice.

But who else is gonna do your job, right?

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[forcesensitive]

[uhhhhhh oh wait that'll work]

I got great luck when it comes to my friends.

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[collegedropout]

[Aha, my run-on sentence bud!

He smiles, a bit mischevious.]

Or maybe they just have really good taste in friends.

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[pain_train]

[Really, really hard. But even if she feels like her body has completely betrayed her, there's still...]

i have great hair i'm honest kind and generous or at least i try really hard to be

[Okay, yeah, that's everything.]

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[collegedropout]

Great hair is a plus.

[Sam's got great, fluffy hair, okay. He never considers it a strength or anything, but it's the thought that counts, alright.]

But the generosity is a big thing, you should hold onto that. When I was younger, I had a lot of rough childhood, so — the generosity of others helped me get through a lot of crap.

[therewerefifty]

[.....well, she stares at this with a frown for quite some time. How does one words.]

I'm... allowed to have my own space in the world.

[Look, given where she started that's hella positive.]

[collegedropout]

[He gives her a fond smile.]

Couldn't have said it better.

... You can belong anywhere you want to be. It's your right as a person.

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[paraclete]

I haven't really thought about this before. You're very insightful; I'm going to have to share it with my friend. It would be good if that person could utilize it. Do you have any pointers?

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[collegedropout]

Any pointers...

[He breathes a wince through his teeth.]

Honestly, I'm terrible to ask advice from.

But... Sometimes if you can't find something good about yourself, your friends can give you some hints.

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[robitussin]

you go first

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[collegedropout]

I'm very inquisitive and good at asking questions, which can be a positive trait to have.

Your turn.

[heheh]

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[stefanged]

[Stefan's quiet for a few seconds, having put the feed on before he had an answer prepared...]

Well, I make fantastic tea. [A pause] Or did you want me to say something more innate?

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[collegedropout]

Hey, any little thing counts.

... Besides, a lot of people would throw credits at you for a good cup of tea.

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[bloodbiter]

I suppose... I am a capable fighter, and very loyal.

This is a lovely idea. What would you answer be?

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[collegedropout]

... I guess mine would be... I'm very studious.

And I'm tall enough to reach all the highest shelves. I think that's one people appreciate.

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[interstices]

[This took about five minutes to come up with. All of her achievements are as stale as week-old bread now. But finally she manages two terse words.]

I'm determined.

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[collegedropout]

Determination goes a long way.

[He's not sure where he'd be if he didn't force himself a little determination.]

After all, how can you overcome any hurdles in your life if you're not determined?

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[steeledskin]

I've been told I play the high harp with acceptable skill, ser. Is that a good answer?

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[collegedropout]

A perfectly good answer. I've never met anyone who could play the harp.

[... Unless Cas could. But is that a stereotype, or...]

Seems like it'd be relaxing.

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[partialities]

I do think I am a fine dancer.

[ said with a little smile ]

And on most days, I am quite fond of my hair.

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[collegedropout]

At least one of us can dance, then.

[He grins, dimpled and easy.]

I'm pretty much the worst. I probably got it from my father, but either way, I don't think there's any hope for me.

[mistyday]

["Good at bringing people back from the dead" is probably not what he's looking for so...]

I'm really good with animals!

[collegedropout]

[Oh, Misty, hey! He brightens a bit.]

You think that's your natural witchly charm, or is that a natural Misty charm?

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[experiencepoints]

[It takes her a long while to reply to this, and even then, she can't manage to make herself say it out loud, but...]

I'm good at studying.

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[collegedropout]

Of course you are! You're pretty damn book-smart.

And you seem to have a pretty good knowledge of magic, too.

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[tallasaking]

[Tyrion rubbed his beard.]

This is an excellent question - because I can think of at least twenty things I despise about myself - but one good thing...

[He lifted his hands up, then stated simply.]

I like that I am witty.

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[collegedropout]

I can sympathize there. It's why I ended up with this whole... positivity test to begin with. Still — wit's pretty important. My brother, he got through a lot of tricky situations when we were younger because he was quick to think like that.

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[shoujoreject]

[He should probably be upset at how long this took, given he knows his strengths. At the same time...]

I like my creativity.

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[collegedropout]

Nice. What sort of things to do you create?

action because yup i couldn't help myself

[kickingand]

[ Dean's going to be coming out of the cave he has turned his room into because are you kidding me Sam Winchester. God, the optimism is almost painful. Excuse him if he just ambles by wherever the hell Sam is hanging out with a: ]

Kind of sappy?

action how could u look at all this POSITIVITY!!!!

[collegedropout]

Kind of sappy like you're kind of a jerk.

[Sam looks over his broad shoulder from where he's sitting at the table (he practically lives in the kitchen when he's not in his room, to be honest), eyebrows raising and lips pinching in a little smart-ass shape.]

It lives.