Infinite Consortium - Tuesday

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When the island moved overnight, Dean had initially thought something bad was going down. After there were no signs of the walking dead or a threatening apocalypse, he decided just to go to work and see what Fayetteville might have to offer.

There was some initial excitement when he found a local restaurant named "Pies and Pints" (I mean who wouldn't be excited? Pies! Booze! In one location!) however this excitement did not last long as the "pies" in question were pizzas. Not actual pies.

And now Dean really wanted pie and whiskey. Or a whiskey pie.

Infinite Consortium is now open with Dean researching recipes for a pie no one should ever make.

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"Have you heard anything about what's going on?" Jane asked, stepping into the shop. Because might as well check in case she missed the memo.

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“That’s a loaded question for this place,” Dean said coming out behind the counter to greet her. “People chinking over the weekend? Island moving and no longer an island? Why someone hasn’t created a pub that just serves pies and whiskey?”

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"...okay, that last one sounds interesting." Look, she was a simple woman.

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Dean stopped just to look at Jane with appreciation. "I'm just taking a moment to realize I'm dating someone who is smart, strong, hot and can appreciate a solid concept of a booze pub and pie concept. Clearly you're perfect."

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Jane waved him off, but grinned at that anyway. "I'm surprised you didn't decide to make a class on pie and alcohol."

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"That would mean I would have to bake," Dean said shaking his head. "Now breakfast items and booze I could handle but there's only so much day drinking the island can handle."

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"That's a fair point," Jane said with a laugh. "But it's a tiny island that has two bars."

Which seemed excessive.

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"Maybe I'll talk to Eric about having a brunch menu," Dean joked. "I don't think he'll do it but the look on Lucifer's face would be priceless."

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"I don't know, he might do it just for the Bloody Mary joke," Jane pointed out.

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"I'll make sure to work that into the pitch," Dean said with a nod. "Anyway... You came in here worried about something and I don't think it was pies, booze or brunch."

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"I did not expect yo be in West Virginia this morning," she admitted. "But it seems... benign?"

So far.

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"Well West Virginia is home to several creepy things in lore including the Flatwoods Monster, Mothman, Snarly Yow, the Beast of Grafton and my personal favorite Sheepsquatch," Dean said musing that over. "But even in my world those were just ridiculous stories. You'd have better luck finding a unicorn that farts rainbows."

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"I'm sorry, Sheepsquatch?"

SERIOUSLY NOW.

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"Yeah, basically bigfoot but with horns and wool instead of fur," Dean said with a shrug. "And, look, in my world? We've got some freaky things but never have I heard of or run up against a bigfoot let alone a sheepsquatch so I'm pretty sure we're safe."

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"If we do..." She hefted Mjolnir up. And then added, unnecessarily, "Hammer time. Get it?"

Oh, Jane. Jane.

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"Yes. Hammer time," Dean said with a slow nod of support. "You'll definitely bring the thunder."

Dean should not be enabling her.

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Or do.

"Hell yeah," she said, beaming. So clearly he made the right choice there. "We got this."

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"Hell yeah we do," Dean grinned back. "Hey, my boss is doing a Casino night thing this Friday. Up for dressing fancy with me and blowing a wad of cash?"

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"As long as I don't have to bet," Jane said with a nod. "I have terrible luck."

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"You believe in luck?" Dean asked. "I thought scientists didn't believe in that."

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"I have been kidnapped by evel villains enough to believe in it," Jane countered.

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"Well, if that's your definition of bad luck then I shouldn't be going anywhere near a gambling table," Dean joked. "But if it makes you feel better we can just drink and people watch."

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You know, the weird synchronicity in their lives sometimes. Probably the reason it worked.

"Oh, you can gamble, but drinking and people watching sounds like a great party to me."

Since there probably wasn't going to be karaoke.

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Necromancers and gourmet chefs/Crownsguard don't typically harmonize Abba tunes, so they'll probably be safe from Karaoke.

"Plus you get to see me in something other than flannel, jeans and a t-shirt," Dean joked. "Though I may dress that way just to annoy Liliana."

Because annoying a necromancer is always a good idea.

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Jane gave him a wolf whistle at that. "I'll try to find a dress that compliments your look either way."