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[knifecollecting]

[Jo doesn't come to the network often, but she's had a new job for a little bit now and she has a serious question.

Well, almost serious.]

Is there any good rock music around here or are we stuck with big band forever? [She's tried to find some music to buy now that she has a paying job again, but she's running out of options and she misses REO Speedwagon.]

If there's a music shop I haven't found yet in Maurtia Falls, let me know. Hell, even if it's in one of the other Porter cities.

And other than music, what's a girl supposed to wear when she wants to look professional guard but not like she's trying too hard? [There's no uniform at StarkTech, so she's running out of options. Isn't there something to wear that doesn't make her feel like a cop?]

Private to Dean Winchester:
Why didn't you tell me Sam was gone?

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[driftsintobuffetline]

Oh man, are you in for some disappointment. There's a couple seedy looking ones around there. I can give you addresses to them if you want, but even they don't have much. Kind of got a rock-a-billy vibe from what little I could find? Nothing heavy. I haven't scoped out De Chima yet. Really disappointing to not be able to replace my AC/DC tees and stuff.

And professional security? Probably some dark cargo Dickies, some skid-resistant shoes (combat boots, opt for combat boots), and a dark button-up shirt. Geez, I lived in a place with a ton of security and I can't even tell you what they wore.

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[knifecollecting]

I've been here a while, I'm getting used to disappointment. [She sighs.]

Yeah, can you give me those addresses? I'll check them out when I get the chance. [Now she misses her AC/DC shirts too, thanks Newt.]

Cargo Dickies, really? I'm used to making fun of those in the stores. [While shoplifting.] Jeans have to be okay, right?

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[driftsintobuffetline]

I've only been here a month, but I'm starting to see what you mean.

Sure! Happy to help a fellow music junkie. [He sends her the addresses in a text. They're in kind of a less than stellar part of town, but what can you do.]

[He shrugs] Security isn't supposed to look cool, I think, but why not? Pair of jeans, a leather jacket, some kick-ass boots... Style yourself like a bounty hunter or something! But what kind of shitty place do you work that it doesn't provide a uniform?

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[knifecollecting]

Welcome to the scene. [Jo shrugs and waits for the text, smiling as she scans the addresses. She's not scared of the seedier parts of town.]

Thanks for these. Hopefully I can find something. [Even just a new album would be nice.]

StarkTech. I think he wants us to feel comfortable but I'd rather look like I belong there. Bounty hunters don't actually look like they belong anywhere, that's why the guys run.

[driftsintobuffetline]

Thanks.

Oh! [Uh, strike that "shitty" comment. Hope the boss doesn't see that.] So you'll want to dress like us, then, like the nerds, so you blend in. Ever been to Best Buy? Do they have those in your world? If you remember what the...what were they called?--the tech guys: white button-up, black tie, black pants. You'll look like one of the nerds. Nerd Herd?...no...Geek Squad! Yeah. Like that! Invest in some glasses. The thicker the better.

That, or a video-game or comic book t-shirt and jeans. Look like you just got done with a 72hr online gaming session.

No, but honestly, we're a pretty diverse crowd. Pick what look you like and go with that. Nerding is about comfort.

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[orions_shadow]

Don't they have clothes for guards? Thought they always wore badges and ties.

An' far as the music goes, what sucks for me is we didn't have any of the fancy stuff. Just records, and the big band stuff sounds like what gramps used to listen to.

[He is tragically pop culturally stunted.]

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[knifecollecting]

I have a badge but there wasn't anything else. [She rubs her neck with a grimace at the thought of wearing a tie.]

There's nothing wrong with records.

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[orions_shadow]

Cops wear collared shirts. All the tv shows with cops and FBI got em in suits.

You know what, just wear clothes that don't make you look like an idiot and easy to move around in. [Sensible utility.]

Nah. But we didn't have lots of rock music. Couple different kinds. I don't remember any of the names though except for Thriller, but only because everyone made a big deal about the singer some years ago.

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[knifecollecting]

That's probably what I'll end up doing. [She just figured maybe someone would have some kind of other advice that hadn't occurred to her.]

That would be Michael Jackson. He's not too bad.

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[angelfire]

So what you mean to tell me, Jo, is that you miss that good old devil music?

[ He touches his chest. ] I'm flattered--really I am.

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[knifecollecting]

[God damn it all.]

Who decided it was devil music anyway?

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[angelfire]

The church; they always ruin everything fun. But you can't really sever rock music from the Heavenly Host. Kiss, Guns and Roses, Kansas, if you take God and the Devil out, all you have left is drums and guitar.

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[knifecollecting]

[Well, he is right. She's still not happy to be having this conversation.]

Nothing wrong with guitars and drums.

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[coppelganger]

If you find anything decent, let me know, yeah? I miss The Clash.

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[knifecollecting]

I'll let you know.

[coppelganger]

Thanks. Appreciate it.

[knifecollecting]

No problem. We rockers have to stick together, right?

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[boobwindow]

Business casual works.

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[knifecollecting]

Yeah, but which end of it? Should I get a jacket or can I just go with blouses?

[boobwindow]

Where do you work exactly? That might help narrow it down.

[knifecollecting]

[...Yeah, she's realizing by now she might have added that into her post. Oh well.]

StarkTech. I'm a security guard there now.

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[dontforgetpie]

[Oops]

Sam's gone.

[At least he's told her now.]

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[dontforgetpie]

[After a moment, though, Dean huffs a sigh and runs a hand over his hair as he looks just to the right of the device, not quite meeting Jo's eyes.]

Last time? He was only gone for a few days. That kind of thing happens around here a whole hell of a lot more often than it should. Guess I figured he'd just... Pop back up again sooner or later. [At least that's what he'd hoped.]

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[knifecollecting]

[Even if he won't meet her eyes, she's staying on video and watching him as closely as she can.

Someone has to, if Sam's gone.]

I don't have Bobby here to keep me up to date. I need your help with that. [Unfortunately.]

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[dontforgetpie]

[He presses his mouth into a line at that. Jo's got a point though. The two of them should stick together. She was the closest thing he'd get to family here and the reminder of Bobby and everything else that this damn place had cost him stings.]

Alright. Fine. You wanna work together then? [Officially.

At least if she was with him, he could keep her safe. Not that he'd be bringing her along for anything like facing down Lucifer. If he could help it. He wasn't going to watch her die again.]