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[The feed cuts on to reveal a young boy. His curly blonde hair seems to have an almost ethereal glow about it and he's wearing a look that, while innocent in appearance, clearly hides something mischievous as made evident by the gleam in his bright blue eyes. His accent is English and, despite the fact that he's clearly somewhere in the preteen age range, it's obvious when he starts speaking that things like proper grammar and pronunciation are not important concerns of his.

He also sounds ridiculously casual given the circumstances.]

So I reckon I ought to start with an introduction. Seems only polite. [a bit of shuffling] My name's Adam. That's Adam Young, to be 'spific. [a pause as he absently scratches the side of his nose] And any other time I'd have my dog with me but for some reason he's not here. [there's a hint of a frown at that and he mutters a little under his breath] Which ain't all that right, if you ask me. If you ask me, you can't just up and kidnap a boy and not bring his dog, too. [a pause and he clarifies] Not saying they should bring Dog here, 'course. Just saying it's not right, is all.

[A shake of his head and he smiles sweetly for the camera once more.] Still, suppose it's likely for the best and there's no real changing it no how. [Well, there is, but he's only just arrived. Probably best he not start changing things up too much.]

What I really want to talk about is this place and what you lot know about it. Anything'll do. I just figured I ought to get some facts sorted before I start working things out on my own, is all. [A slight pause.] Uh… and that's it for now. Thanks!

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[Lucifer was his father?

The son of a demon may mean that Adam is something like the Antichrist, then. Jesse hadn't been Lucifer's son specifically, but he had been demonspawn, which Adam also is -- and he may be even more dangerous than Jesse.

On the other hand, he turned away from his own fate, just as Jesse had. They're about the same age, as well -- at this point, the amount of things that their worlds share in common is reaching a level where it's eerie.

Castiel's silent for some time as he lets it all sink in. Once again, there was a fatal flaw in Lucifer's plan. Letting someone grow up as a human meant they would never agree to any destiny that involved mass destruction.]

Why were you raised by humans instead? Lucifer must have realized that wasn't an upbringing that would lead to your loyalty.

[Adam considers the question for a second or two.] I never really thought 'bout it, if you're wantin' my honest answer. I suppose Crowley or Aziraphale might could answer that. [He smiles fondly.] 'Course they're liable to have diff'rent opinions 'bout it but I reckon that's t'be expected, considering.

[He shrugs.] As for Lucifer, I don't rightly care what he thinks, if you want my honest opinion. If you ask me, for somebody that's got such a problem with people, he sure seems awful keen on messing them about. [He pauses, considers, and shrugs again.] 'Least he did. Folks where I'm from don't much have t'worry 'bout that, now.

[How could Adam not know? Though when it comes to children, it seems there are certain questions they never think to ask as they take it all for granted, or accept that that's simply the way it is. Castiel will have to ask Crowley or Aziraphale the next time he comes across one of them, then.

Adam doesn't seem to think very highly of his father, and why would he? Lucifer's never done much to endear anyone to him. Controlling through manipulation and fear won't count for much in the end, and that's the same in Castiel's world as well. He nods.] We also put a stop to him. [It had hardly put an end to their problems, not even close, but Castiel still considers that when he feels like some task might be insurmountable.]

[The boy's interest is clearly piqued. He's done his absolute best not to cheat too much exactly for moments like this. Being able to be surprised, or even just intrigued, when you have the ability to know everything isn't an easy task but the payoff is more than worth it.]

Oh? How? [He quickly clarifies.] If you want to tell me, 'course.

[Castiel nods, as this is a story he has no qualms about sharing. It's a moment that they can all be proud of, difficult as it had been.]

We had to trap him in a cage specifically built for him by my Father. It required gathering rings from all of the Horsemen to open the cage again, and then his vessel had to jump in with him.

[A sacrifice which Castiel and Dean alike hadn't been able to accept. They'd gone through plenty of grief to get Sam back and into working order. There may have been missteps here and there, but Castiel still doesn't regret it.]

[Adam blinks. He blinks again. He tilts his head a bit to the side, really thinks about what Castiel has said, and nope. It still sounds just as ridiculous.

To his credit, though, he doesn't laugh. His lips twitch, ever so slightly, and his eyes are sparkling a bit, but he manages to keep his expression mostly straight. His tone is fairly even, too, although it does waver a bit as he struggles not to make light of what he's been told.]

Wow. That's, uh, int'resting. Sure sounds like an awful lot t'go through just to stop him, though. [He's trying, Castiel, he really is, but seriously. This story sounds like something he'd make up on the spot just to entertain his friends.

After a second, though, he manages to fully compose himself and looks thoughtful for a few seconds before giving a decisive nod.]

Yeah, I reckon it was loads easier where I'm from. [He shrugs a bit.] I just decided he wasn't going to show up and, when he tried, sorta swapped him out with my dad who raised me up. [His nose crinkles a bit.] Got myself in a spot of trouble with him for runnin' about and not tellin' him where I was and stuff, but my not bein' able to hang about with my friends for a couple of weeks is better than Lucifer roaming about free to do as he pleases, if you ask my opinion.

[Castiel can see the amusement in Adam's eyes and he isn't at all pleased by it. He has no idea what could be considered funny about the situation, as what he's describing was quite the trial for him and the Winchesters. They'd barely made it out with their lives.

In fact, Sam hadn't, which had led to a whole host of other problems.]

It was a lot to go through. [He nods firmly.

If only things had been as simple for them as it had for Adam. They hadn't had the antichrist on their side, though, and Castiel honestly has no idea what happened to Jesse. He had probably decided he didn't want to be found.]

And what happened to Lucifer then...?

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