If ever Neal could be excused to have an inner child moment, it's after the conclusion of my previous story, The Musicians. During that tale, he'd been subjected to psychological manipulation, abducted, and drugged into a state of schizophrenia for a week. When he was cleared to return to work, he was on restricted duty for three weeks. Neal could easily argue giving free rein to his inner child was excellent therapy not only for him but for Peter. It was a sign that he was back to normal.
Neal's inner child moments provided some delightful canon scenes, ranging from his tossing around a rubber band ball to being called Peter Pan. Both Penna and I have loved maintaining the tradition, and since in Caffrey Conversation Neal is several years younger, we have even more of a legitimate excuse.
Apparently writing about supernatural effects awakens my inner child as well. Like Neal, it's hard for me to believe in reports of witches, vampires, and ancient goddesses. The Musicians was an angsty experience not only for Neal but for me too. Decompressing with a tale of tangerine ectoplasmic slime was a great way to unwind.
But for the Winchesters, the supernatural is no laughing matter. One man has already been murdered. There may be more. Early in the story, Neal is undoubtedly the ringleader in creating a Ghostbusters atmosphere for the bullpen. He better have his fun while he can because something wicked this way comes.
I'll return to the theme of Neal's inner child in the next Arkham Files story, Time Crystals.
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