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. ]

Comments

[blitzcheer]

[ Oops. He's been on this train as an info dump for way too long.

And speaking of being unhelpful: ] You're asking the wrong guy for tech support.

[ Sorry, dude!! ]

[unrecovered]

Oh, my god.

[Wash is well aware of just how important a good first impression is. He's also aware of just how quickly his patience is running out despite his best efforts, because today started with a battle against the Hunger, took a hot second to give him hope before completely crushing it, stuck him here, and still isn't over yet!]

Can I borrow a tablet. Please.

[Completely deadpan. He is trying so hard right now.]

[blitzcheer]

[ Well, it's not Tidus's time, so! ]

Sure. [ Sounding a bit baffled, but- ] You know the car with the rows of seats? There's a big computer in there [ ""big"" ] and an old bookshelf. They're on there.

[unrecovered]

Thank you.

[More relief than sarcasm - he knows there's a possibility for exchanges like that to go in unending circles for literally no reason, and he's just grateful that that didn't happen.]

So. You mentioned theories on what's bringing us here?

[blitzcheer]

You wanna see if you can get the tablet working and the info from the train first? I'll be in the library for a while - I'll let you read the file off my SCA, if you want.

Then I'll tell you about the other thing.

[ You know. One thing at a time, maybe. ]

[unrecovered]

Or you could tell me now, and I'll do the homework later.

[Is he going to need the information on the file in order for the theory to make sense? Maybe, but he'll just put it into context later. For now, he just wants information while he has someone on the line and answering questions.]

[blitzcheer]

[ He just makes this face, incredulous. ]

Then come meet me in person later, 'cause I don't want to do it right now.

[ This guy is becoming bossy, ugh. ]

[unrecovered]

[Really?]

Why would you offer if you're not-

[Nope. Nope. He cuts himself off abruptly. He's been here for like four hours and comms are public. Don't burn any bridges yet.]

Okay. I'll come by later.

[But for now, a replieve for Tidus as Wash hunts down that tablet and gets a primer on void law.]

[blitzcheer]

[ It's called noticing a guy getting impatient with you and hoping that an hour or whatever will get him to chill out. Maybe. Or give Tidus a break from being an info dispenser to someone who was starting to rub him wrong, there.

It's also nice to get off the comms and back to sitting down proper. The items are still spread on the single table, and Tidus is murmuring to himself, eyes closed, head leaned back over the chair. ]

H...I... G? J? Jee? Jay?

[ Trying to sound out the English alphabet, with maybe some pronunciation confusion tripping him up, but he'll get there. ]

[unrecovered]

[It's not quite an hour, but a good chunk of time still passes. Turns out Void law is dry as hell, and Wash was determined to make his way through it and whatever other files the Ministry provided besides.]

[It takes a hot minute, but he finally makes it to the library, in time for...the alphabet? Evidently?]

It's jay. Is this 'later' enough, or do you want me to come back after 'z'?"

[It's snark, but it's toothless. Hopefully it'll land.]

[blitzcheer]

[ For the talk they had, Tidus doesn't immediately recognise the voice; but he looks up, and there the guy is. He swings his eyes back from him to the paper. ]

Why does an alphabet have two zees? [ Cees, zees. It's only a vague recollection that lets him get that joke here, but still stupid, and what Tidus is going to focus on here. But at least a stupid he hasn't had to reach to yet. ]

How'd the computers go? You get the files?