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[thatsballs]

[He was grinning ear to ear, nonplussed by his rather sudden arrival, and, yes -he had been in the shower-, but that was all water under the bridge. The hunter had landed in this new place, soaking wet and covered in irish springs soap suds, momentarily disoriented but quickly recovering. Luckily, he'd appeared in an empty bedroom, and when he’d opened the closet door in search of some clothes.. well, everything he’d needed had been right there. Garth hoped, since he didn’t know whose room this was, that they didn’t mind his borrowing their things, but honestly, he couldn’t walk around naked, now could he.

Later, someone would explain the closets to him, and he'd learn that those clothes hadn't actually belonged to anyone.

Now dressed, he brushes his hair out his eyes, and opens the door so he can stroll out into the hallway. It doesn’t take him long to find the lobby, or at least, what he thinks is the lobby, and he snatches a pamphlet up and flips it open.

Wonderland, huh. Now, that was something he hadn’t been expecting. Shrugging his shoulders, he turns to scope out the room, and eyes wide -he was pretty dang excited-, he takes it all in. He wasn’t thinking about what he was supposed to be doing, finding Kevin, or what the guys were expecting of him. Nope. He was too enthralled by the domed ceiling, and the candles, and how fancy this strange place was. But, as cool as everything was, he wasn’t stupid enough to stand around and wait for the other shoe to drop. Especially, if this was some sort of trick. Or spell.

Shoving his hands into his pockets, looking for anything useful, he'll find the device and quickly turn it on. He spends a few minutes fiddling with it before he gets the gist of it's purpose.]

Hey. Garth, here.

[The device is pointed downward, he knew which angle to hold it at as to not give everyone a less than striking view of himself, and he was smiling. Garth, for lack of a better word, was tickled.

He liked this place so far, it was just the right amount of strange for him, without crossing over into tooth fairy territory.]

I’m lookin’ for anyone that can fill me in on what’s going on.

[He pauses.] Ya’ know. Give me the lowdown.

[With that, he’ll stop again, only a little longer than the first time and he’ll purse his lips thoughtfully.] I’ll be in the lobby, ‘cuz that seems to be the main area of this place. Until then, amigos.

[ooc: He's in the main entrance right now, but can be contacted through video, text, or do action stuffs; can meet or be anywhere in Wonderland, as he'll be likely out exploring.]

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[Video]

[voiceinthedark]

[Ah, it must be that time of the week again. New arrivals. And just in time to miss the Jabberwocky. it's probably lucky for them. Sam would have hated to be thrown into that on his first day. He'd hated being thrown into it on any day.]

Hi. I might be able to help a bit, although I've not been here as long as some people.

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[thatsballs]

[If it were even possible, his already wide grin increases, and he's shaking his head in relief and amusement. He's found finally found him, and by accident, too.]

Kevin, man. I've been looking for ya' everywhere.

[Face confusion is a go.]

Are the guys here, too? Sam, Dean?

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[voiceinthedark]

[Sam tries not to laugh, really he does. But this is... this is getting crazy. He just hopes that one day Janine or Jack or Eugene shows up and mistakes Kevin for him. He gives an apologetic smile.]

The Winchesters? They're both here, yes. And uh... [He could see how long it takes for him to twig, accent and all. Maybe he should have practised Kevin's accent more.]

There's a few people you might know around here.

[beatupgrass]

[Welcome to Wonderland, here is your first talking animal.

An incredulous talking animal.]

You are way too happy for somebody stuck on this rock, dude.

[thatsballs]

[Wow. That's a talking raccoon. He blinks a few times, and begins to nod, clearly excited.]

Well, I'll be darned.

[He laughs, thinking this might be the coolest thing he's ever had happen to him.]

Eh, I like to go with the flow, no point in stressing over something I have no control over.

[beatupgrass]

[rocket rolls his eyes, hearing the OMG THE RACCOON TALKS in the negative space of that comment. He's heard it too many times now to not imagine it.]

Really, 'cause it sounds like you drank the leftover punch they had in the kitchen.

[Which probably has no meaning to him. Point is:] This joint can mess with your head, so enjoy the quiet time while it lasts, happy man. Pretty sure in a few weeks somethin' else will be tryin' to eat us.

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[onsilksheets]

Awfully excited for a kidnapped person, aren't you?

[Full snark mode activate. She's in a mood, sorry.]

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[thatsballs]

[Garth's smile doesn't falter, he's definitely accustomed to snark. He knows more than one hunter overflowing with that kind of thing.]

Kidnapped, is that what we are?

[Maybe it hasn't all sunken in yet, but, mostly, he's just not really sure what's going on.]

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[onsilksheets]

[Wait until he finds out that she isn't a hunter.]

What else would you call being dragged without warning to a place of which there is no escape? Without any recollection as to how you got here?

[Video]

[lightgunhustler]

[Jo doesn't recognize him, of course-- despite being from the same world, they've never met, though she'll have heard the name before, one of the hunters Bobby might have rattled off on a list of names when he was talking about potential contacts. There's something about him that's familiar all the same, and Jo finds herself smiling as she grabs her phone to respond. He's got a good attitude, despite his current situation.

He reminds her of Ash, that's what.]

You get briefed yet?

[She knows there are a lot of people who keep an eye out for this kind of thing, always ready to help an unfamiliar face. In general, it's appreciated.]

You seem to be doin' alright.

[Video]

[thatsballs]

[Garth's smile falters, but only for the lingo she uses, something that he both recognizes and is comfortable with; she was military or a hunter, or something similar.]

Only bits and pieces. So far, I know this place is called Wonderland.

[He's not familiar with her, knows he'd remember her if he'd previously had the pleasure of meeting her.]

The way I see it, I'm here, and until I can find some way not to be, I can't really do anything about it.

Not gonna focus on something and let it bring me down.

[His smile is back, a hand swiping his still damp hair aside.]

[Video]

[lightgunhustler]

Better attitude than most people have coming in.

[It's admirable. She'd been a mess, she remembers that much, her hands shaking and not knowing where she stood in an existential crisis sort of what, but she'd been pulled from a bad moment. Maybe the worst possible-- it was hard to say. She has a lot of respect for people who take it on the chin.]

You'll do well here if you keep thinkin' like that. Yeah, it's Wonderland-- hard story for a lot of people to swallow, but I find if you give it enough time, it proves itself in a hurry. Gives you all the evidence you need.

[She doesn't miss that faltering smile, not for a second, but for now, she doesn't comment, doesn't question it. Just files it away for later. Could be nothing, but reactions could tell you a lot sometimes.]

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[ofletters]

Garth?

[ With all the crap that's been happening... well, the guy's a sight for sore eyes. Sam cracks a grin, a very rare sight, and scoffs faintly, as if in disbelief. ]

Man, I'm glad to see you. Doing okay? I know this is... uh, kinda different. [ Though, not really from what they're used to, if you think about it! ] Get any of your questions answered yet?

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[thatsballs]

SAM?!?

[If they were speaking face to face right then, he'd be all over that seven foot tall, glorious haired hunter. Hugs, man, that's what he'd be getting.]

Yeah, I'm doing just fine.

So far, I know this place is called Wonderland and we can't leave because these ladies won't let us.

[You'll have to excuse him, Sam, he's only gotten a little here and there.]

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[ofletters]

[ Maybe later. He'll have to take a rain check on the manly love hug. ]

Good to know. And... yeah, more or less. Lotta people here from our world, not all of them... well, good. But you'd figure that out pretty quick.

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[errantdetective]

Well, the basic gist is that you've been kidnapped. The where is what gets a little complicated.

[This guy seems to be taking this all in stride, but she's not sure if there's any human who can take kidnapped into a children's book in stride.]

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[thatsballs]

So far, I've been told this place is called Wonderland. Sort of like the story, but a little different.

But, where this place is. Nobody seems to have an answer for that.

[He frowns a little, still trying to take it all in, and while it can be a little overwhelming, he's trying to not let it bother him.]

Oh, and - [He knows he said it once, but heck, he should reintroduce himself.] - I'm Garth.

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[errantdetective]

Toby. [She gives a muted smile.] That's probably because we don't know where. Pretty safe to bet not on earth.

[video]

[freewill]

[Normally, this kind of transmission would hardly be worth Castiel's notice. It's a typical reaction from anyone first appearing in Wonderland, and there are plenty of people more suited to helping a new arrival adjust.

But the man's name, Garth, rings a bell. It's been over a year, but an angel's memory is sharper than a human's, and Castiel recalls how Dean and Sam both had mentioned a hunter friend of their named Garth who had been tasked with watching over Kevin while he translated the angel tablet.

And who had apparently not always done the best job of that.

It may not be the same person, but then again, it may be. Wonderland does seem to enjoy dragging in people from their particular world. So Castiel sends a reply, composed as usual as he jumps right to the point.]

Do you know Sam and Dean Winchester?

[video]

[thatsballs]

[Heck yes he knows Sam and Dean.]

You know the boys? I've spoken with Sam, sure missed that guy, but haven't seen Dean yet.

[Garth's smiling, 'cuz he guesses that if this fella knows the Winchester's, then maybe he's an alright dude. Though, he knows well enough that that might not be the case. He'll reserve judgement until he gets more answers.]

Who're you?

[video]

[freewill]

[Who is this Garth to call them the boys? Castiel narrows his eyes, but decides not to push the issue. Maybe they truly are that close, although Dean had never given him that impression. Which is supported by the revelation that Dean hasn't yet greeted this Garth.]

My name is Castiel. I'm an... ally of theirs.

[A friend, more accurately, but Castiel hesitates to explain it that way to someone he doesn't know.]

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[sorta_cinderella]

Are you a new arrival?

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[thatsballs]

You bet.

[He smiles, all manner of friendliness radiating off of him.]

How 'bout yourself?

[video]

[quis_ut_deus]

You're far from home and there's no easy way back.

[People disappear every now and then, but of course there's no guarantee that they go back to where they came from. It even seems to Michael as though it would be inordinately kind of Wonderland for that to be the case.]

What exactly do you need to be filled in on?

[video]

[thatsballs]

[It was blunt, but Garth appreciated that, heck, liked the honesty.]

Anything you want to tell me, man. I've heard quite a few crazy things already.

[A short pause, then a big grin.]

I'm Garth.