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]

[ 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. ]

[flatteries]

Maybe you should've thought twice then before saying that..!

[ Is Inigo just as sore because of their stupid tumble to the ground as Tidus is? Of course, though Inigo does have the slight added benefit of not being the one who's mainly on the bottom of this boy pile, so he's probably had a little bit more luck when it comes to the physical department than Tidus.

.. and it doesn't even seem like he's planning on voluntarily getting up, since he's not moving. Maybe Tidus will have to physically throw him off to end this boy pile. ]

You know how much I like candy! [ He likes it so much, apparently, that he is currently sounding like a big dumb whiny baby about it.

The only thing missing is actual tears, honestly. ] Why would you do this to me, Tiduuuus?!

[ Whine.

So much whining.

This is your best pal, Tidus. ]

[blitzcheer]

[ Pour one out for his unloved BACK.

He should care a lot more about being sprawled out on the floor with a guy being a lump on top of him, but if one thought being in a library would have Tidus considering the noise being made and the hazard the pair have become? So not his style. ]

If I give you one, you'll want another one! And I wanna know they work too! [ That's a very important point about the candies, Inigo!! ] What's wrong with training and then getting one! It's fair!

[ Totally fair, bro! ]

[flatteries]

You just want to beat me up! [ Said as if this is a regular occurence. In fact, if anyone were to walk past their little boy pile, they might just think that it is a regular occurence, just from the way Inigo says it.

When that definitely isn't true at all. ]

What's it feel like, huh? Being a bully?

[ Says the guy still on top of another guy... Pot, kettle. ]

What does it feel like, humiliating one of your best friends for some candy?! [ He still isn't moving. ]

[blitzcheer]

At this rate, worth it! [ He huffs. ] Now - get off me!

[ This would sound a lot more demanding if Tidus didn't sound like he was going to start laughing all the while, but he has decided he'd much rather not have a lump of weight on top of him, so he's pushing- pushing, anyway, as best he can, to move Inigo the side of him, and to get into a sitting position.

Come on brooo, let him up!! ]

[flatteries]

[ At first it definitely seems like Inigo is determined to keep this whole Tidus getting up business from happening. The other may be pushing against him, and Tidus may be a bit more physically powerful than Inigo himself, but he's got the advantage of being the one on top here - which means that it's easier to resist that pressure and push back to keep himself in shape.

That only lasts for about a few moments though, before Inigo gives up, sighing dramatically as he lets himself roll off the other guy. Fine, fine, Tidus! You big bully! Be free!

But regardless of whether Tidus decides to use his newfound freedom to get up, Inigo remains here lying on the floor. His back against the floor, his facial expression one of dramatic agony. ]

I don't think I'm going to make it. Betrayed by my best friend.. And candyless..

[ Isn't he so sad. ]

[blitzcheer]

[ Look at this guy. Look at him.

Tidus does get up, as far as being able to sit on his butt, eyeing the remains of his friend once known as Inigo, now turning into little more than a husk of a guy. Apparently, as Inigo would like to pain it, and-

Sigh. Siiiiigh. He shouldn't really encourage him, but what's one sweet? Okay, so it heals; but it's not like the train didn't give him a bunch, and so.

And so, Inigo may not catch as the pouch materialises in Tidus's hand, and he pokes in his fingers, takes out one of the green sweets; poofs away the back, and instructs Inigo: ]

Open up.

[ And if/when he does- ] Don't choke.

[ That warning is definitely coming first before Tidus pops in the green, herby sweet with a liquid centre. ]

[flatteries]

[ Inigo indeed doesn't catch the way that pouch appears. He's way too busy being very melodramatic over here on the ground - so much so that his eyes are shut, since otherwise he can't pull the perfect expression of agony.

And yet. And yet, when Tidus asks him to open his mouth, he actually does so. Despite the fact that the other easily could have pranked him by popping something else in there. Inigo apparently just trusts his friend that much, or it's just the obedient dog within him taking over.

Thankfully Tidus doesn't prank him though, and Inigo instead finds a taste in his mouth that's.. different. It's a little strange, but.. not in a bad way. ]

I--

[ There's a moment where he definitely sounds like he's choking, despite Tidus's warning. It's just not a good idea to lay there on your back, with a sweet in your mouth, and try to speak at the same time, okay.

But he recovers. ]

Now I can live. You've saved me, Tidus..!

[blitzcheer]

Yeah yeah yeah.

[ SIGH. SIGH! Look at this guy he puts up with, and truly, Tidus didn't expect Inigo to question the command - a sign of how long they've been together (and what Tidus knows to warn for, and that has no need). ]

Suck, don't bite. It's better that way - 'least it was, with Sakura's candies.

[ There's no real reason to guide Inigo into how to approach a sweet, but he's got nothing to do; and he does consider popping one in his own mouth, but he's got an idea instead.

For right now, he lets Inigo stay laying for a while longer. ... ... just a little while, though. ]

Are you going to get up?