SBR 2.1: Heir Apparent

> *"Sam is back! A lot has happened since the show last went live, and set of mysterious journals leads to more questions than answers..."*
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## Events of Note

* Sam manages to get the show running after a break (due to the implosion of the house)
* Sam reads an account about another Impossible Child

## Summary

The episode begins with Sam and Kitty bickering, speaking as if they don't realise they're on air. After a moment, Sam realises that they're live, and greets the listeners enthusiastically. He thanks everyone for their support despite the lack of broadcasts, and apologises for the odd behaviour caused by the Spirit Box Radio Service.

They move on, speculating on the categorisation of arcana, relying what some of the faithful listeners have suggested on the forums. He talks about how arcane energy can be used in countless different ways, but that Marie seemed more interested in examining and understanding it.

Sam explains that he truly doesn't understand how the show is being broadcast, as nothing is plugged in or connected. The way they managed to get on air this time was by telling the equipment that it will work.

Sam mentions that the house with the studio in the basement has been completely demolished, though all of the cats are safe. He talks about how the world feels different now, fuller. The scar on their neck has grown, looking like lighting across their chest. Sam also reassures everyone that the Recording Machine is probably alright, despite bursting into flames during the seance Sam conducted before.

They then talk about how he can sense the Inconvient Sins. He explains that they're gone, but still existing, and the banishment seems to have tied Sam to the sins. Sam then talks about his memories, and the realisation that maybe he doesn't want them all back, especially those from his childhood.

When Sam, Kitty and Anna looked through the rubble, they found dozens of notebooks, filled with a mixture of unintelligible notes and ramblings, and sometimes stories. Sam reads one of the accounts in the journals out.

There is a person knocking on the door. Two children answer, a boy and a girl, assuming that the person is there for a kitten from the litter. Their mother greets the person, and eventually realises who the person is. It is explained that the boy is not her son, but instead her uncle, and she doesn't know how what happened.

Sam's telling of this account is interrupting by Oliver manifesting with hot chocolate. He's appropriately infuriating, before leaving Sam to his broadcast. Sam summarises the end of the account, mentioning that there is a two notes at the end of it, "kittens - again" and "confirmed Impossible Child". Sam reminds the listeners of the other Impossible Children that have been mentioned before, and speculates briefly on how their existence is possible. He explains that Oliver has been reticient in giving Sam answers on the subject. They go on to talk about how they can't be an Impossbile Child; they've definitely aged - there's photographic evidence.

Sam thanks the listeners, saying that broadcasting has made them feel more whole, and bids everyone goodnight.

## Characters Featured

* Sam Enfield
* Madame Marie (mentioned)
* Oliver Boleyn
* Kitty Enfield
* Anna Enfield (mentioned)
* The Recording Machine (mentioned)
* Indi (mentioned)
* Ingra (mentioned)
* Bliss (mentioned)
* Eggroll (Cat)
* Revel (Cat)
* Cosmo (Cat) (mentioned)
* The Flat Cap Man (mentioned)
* Stykler and Stykler (mentioned)

**Listeners writing in/mentioned:**

* Karl
* Emma Puranen
* Jinghua
* Maria Gillespie