poi 16, library; video

[blitzcheer]

Hey guys! [ As soon as the video feed cuts in, so does Tidus's voice, a smile and a hand raised to the screen. He's by one of the tables, breaking the 'be quiet' rule of all library spaces for a good reason - the reason which is spread out on a table, showing a selection of bottles, equipment, and even plants - one of which glows a soft gold. ]

Welcome to the newbies! I wanted to talk some about the healing we've got for people to take when they need it - plus, there's some making I was thinking some of you might be interested in - these!

[ He's grabbing a small pouch, removing the contents, and bringing a view of small green sweets sitting on his palm. ]

They're candies made from the plants we've got here. [ He nods back, and still in view is the golden plant, as well as less glowy variant. ] We've got a bunch growing, and they can be made into salves too - they're from Roland's world, and he got a book that tells you how to make them! But-

[ But- Tidus chuckles. ]

Well I've never made them before, and Roland hasn't either! Sooo... I was figuring we've got enough people here who're good at making with herbs and in the kitchen - how about we figure it out? Give people more options for healing. Then we don't have to pay for 'em. [ Heheh! ]

There's plenty of the plants in the greenhouse if you wanna try on your own - thanks, Persephone! - and the book on them's in the library. I'm gonna put some of these [ he holds the sweets back up, while also putting them back in the bag ] into the supply locker, so you can check them out. Try making them whenever you want!

[ He can't figure out the tie right now, or it's just a little too distracting. But Tidus is quiet, before he looks up from the pouch to the screen, and then to the side. His tone shifts. ]

And... if you ever worry about taking supplies when other people need them, don't, okay? Carry them with you. If you need to know how they work or just wanna ask about them, you can. And you can ask people to buy what works where you're from too. A bunch of the potions we have - they saved me more times than I can count back home. And I know Trunks swears by senzu beans.

So - yeah. [ He pulls a smile, small as it's turned. ] Drop by the library if you want! I've got an alphabet to count 'til it sticks.

[ Heh. ]

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[flatteries]

[ There could be a lot of useful stuff said here. And Inigo will do as much, probably later with Tidus in private, but for now..

For now there are priorities. ]

What do they taste like?

[blitzcheer]

Wanna try? [ Hmmm. ] You know, I don't know how quickly they work...

[ To heal wounds.

Bro.


Bro. ]

[flatteries]

Sure, I'll come try.

[ Inigo replies so quickly. Instinctively. Like he didn't even have to think about that. No matter Inigo's mood, he always is up for coming over to taste candy, thank you very much.

.. the implication there is what doesn't hit him until a moment later, in fact, coming much less instinctively. ]

W-wait, I'm not even hurt! [ B-Bro?! Put down that knife, bro!! ]

[blitzcheer]

Whoa, hey now, you've gotta need one to have one! Don't you know those're the rules? How're we supposed to know they're good if you haven't done any training today?

[ Inigo! Are you trying to gobble the supplies?! ]

[flatteries]

[ Hold on.

Inigo knows that expression. That tone of voice. Tidus is trying to tease him! ]

If you don't watch out, I'm going to send out a Roland alert. [ More solemn words have never been spoken. Inigo's eyes might even be narrowing a little over here. Like they're having a cowboy standoff across the ICPs. ]

[blitzcheer]

[ Pah, listen to this! Ruining his good fun with old man threats. Folding his arms-! ]

What's he gonna do?

[ Huh?? HUH? ]

[flatteries]

His very presence will bother you so much that you won't have time to stop me from stealing some candy.

[ :)

You know this is true, bro. You know that's exactly how it'd go down. ]

[blitzcheer]

[ Tidus gives Inigo (and therefore the screen) a squint -- before deciding to turn around to where those bags of candies are, and...

poof! (Or, really, 'glowy gold disappear arms band trick'.)

Tidus turns back to the feed. ]

What candy.

[ (H. E. H.) ]

[flatteries]

[ Look at this. A true baby fight going on right here. The sheer maturity of these two teenage boys. ]

...

[ For a moment Inigo is even silent. Just staring. Like he can't believe what he's seeing here.

It's only when he snaps out of it a moment or two later that he finally manages to speak up. And even then, all he can say is just: ]

Did you seriously just do that?! [ BRO?! ]

[blitzcheer]

Don't know what you're talking about, Inigo. I'm just hanging out and talking about healing!

[ There is no guy being cruel here to his bestest bro, no siree. A face and body of absolute innocence. ]

[flatteries]

I saw what you did!

[ DUDE.

YOU WERE LIVE ON CAMERA! ]

That's illegal, Tidus! Il-le-gal!

[blitzcheer]

By what law?! You can't get me; we're on an illegal train! There is no law!

[ A-ha! Out-Phoenix Wright him with that, buddy!! ]

1/2

[flatteries]

There is the friends law, man!

[ DUDE. BRO. You even got him 'man'-ing out loud here, that's when you know things are truly getting serious!

And he was looking forward so much to having a piece of candy too. Aw, man... ]

You wouldn't have tucked that away if it had been Taiki asking! You would've said.. oh, no, Taiki! Of course it's no problem, you can have all the candy your little heart desires! [ .. that was probably an attempt at doing a Tidus voice.

Or a very, very sappy exaggerated version of it, anyway. ]

[flatteries]

But when it's me, it's suddenly different?!

[blitzcheer]

[ Tidus cannot deny this truth, grinning as he is, caught out...! ]

Would Taiki threaten a Roland alert on me? Would he say he's gonna steal from me?

[ But he sure can dodge it! ]

[flatteries]

No, but he'd give you those usual cute eyes of his!

[ Who cares that it would very much not be on purpose on Taiki's part? The fact that his eyes are just cute and sad by nature is clearly just a side matter, unworthy of being involved in this discussion. ]

That's even worse! You know how powerful those are! [ Bro, neither of them can resist those, and you know it! ]

[blitzcheer]

He would. And you know? He's probably making those eyes right now...

...listening to his best friend use them on his other best friend like this publicly!

[ OHHHHHHHHHHH.

(Is Tidus being any better right now? No, but he's pretty sure Taiki would realise he's not being very serious either, if he's listening. Everyone is listening.) ]

[flatteries]

You mean he's listening to his best friend using that fact against his other best friend that's using them on his best friend!

[ This argument is only about to get more confusing, isn't it.

But if anyone expected Inigo to respond with an argument on a higher level than this one, they truly don't know him well enough. ]

You're the real culprit here, mister candy-stealer!

[blitzcheer]

[ It's not like Inigo's wrong. Which is why he can only huff as the last accusation comes. ]

How can I steal my own candy?!

[ Huh?! Huh!! ]

[flatteries]

You're stealing!

[ .. his own candy, yes.

Inigo might be realising the problem here too.

It's why he doesn't leave it at that statement, but instead adds: ]

.. my joy! [ Yes, Tidus is stealing his single source of joy right now.

Nailed it. ]

[blitzcheer]

Pah! [ Here that, Inigo? That snort of a pah!? It's directed at you and your stolen joy.

And speaking of stolen joy: ]

I guess you'll just have to put up with it. [ He lifts his chin, a hmph motion. ]

See ya!

[ And bye.

The call goes offline.



And Tidus will go and take a seat at his medicine table, not expecting Inigo to take that lying down. He's even waiting to see how long it'll take the other guy to show up, counting the alphabet he has to learn. A, B, C, D, E, F, G... ]

[flatteries]

[ Please.

As if he would even be able to reach the 'I' for Inigo before the door is already opening. It'd be slammed open, if it wasn't for these automatic opening doors.. But you can thank the transgates for the quick appearance, at least.

Thank those for the frantic-looking Inigo in the doorway. ]

Tidus!

[ Is he angry? Maybe. Does he look like he's about to cry? Also maybe. You never know with Inigo what emotion is going to tumble out of the emotional vending machine, that's the fun of the game. ]

Did you just close the thing on me?!

[ BRO? What is this brotrayal?!

Also, as if that even works when he can just come find you! ]

[blitzcheer]

[ Ah, is that the dulcet tones of a bro? What a sound to put a smile straight on Tidus's face, no matter the offence and emotion that comes along with it? ]

Oh, [ Tidus starts, looking back over the way Inigo's come in from, ] -- hey Inigo.

[ Just casual, easygoing. What's up, pal?

(Will this lead to tidus's murder via bro-shaking? Probably, most likely, but Tidus is a guy that never learns the right lessons.) ]

[flatteries]

[ Who knows whether it's Inigo's already present agitation or the way Tidus greets him so casually, like Inigo isn't some sort of Inigo-shaped bristling bull in the doorway of this carriage right now.

Whatever specifically the reason is, Inigo doesn't reply verbally. No, instead he just starts dashing in Tidus's direction, leaping up when he's close enough, like he's planning on pouncing the other like this. Is this a good idea? Of course not, because the most likely outcome is that they end up as a boy pile on the floor.

But it's not like Inigo's worked up mind is exactly good decision central, so this is happening either way. Enjoy, Tidus. The fruit of your actions.

Stupidity. ]

[blitzcheer]

[ Things Tidus did see coming.

Does he actually do a very good job at preparing for said Inipedo coming straight for him? No, considering he's in a not-so-comfy chair that won't tumble along with him, meaning that he and Inigo? Are getting smacked to the ground, tumbling in a messy boy pile. ]

Ooooowwwwww! [ Owwwwww! ] Why'd you have to-- you broke my back!

[ His poor, beautiful back! Something hurts in his side - likely not his spine, but still, owie. ]