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[carptricks]

Who: Kaito (carptricks) and people!
When: After the investigation at Lasker
Where: Caissa
What: Have a Drink job log + BISHOP ANTICS
Rating: None! will update if needed

A. Who thought it was a good idea to give him a water gun I mean seriously

[best. job. EVER]

[that had been the very first thought Kaito had when he saw the job request on the Hall of Glory's bulletin board, but getting paid to basically spend a summer afternoon engaged in a city-wide water gun fight sounded even better in the wake of the investigations in Lasker. it was a good way to relax, unwind, and try to get his mind off of whatever it was Noir had waiting on the horizons for them. even the most vigilant and dedicated of heroes needed a break, after all]

[which is why this particular afternoon, Kaito darts across the rooftops of Caissa's buildings in search for other Dance of the Drops festival participants, intending to snipe them with water attacks from a safe distance away. if you happen to be out and about and participating in the lively water fights, well. . .]

Up here!

[you might find yourself getting drenched by a stream of water from above. unless you're quick enough to use a bit of magic to turn Kaito's watery assault back onto him, that is. how rude!!]

B. Trust the bishop

[are you hanging out in the Hall of Glory courtyard today? because if so, you might find yourself being flagged down by a spiky-haired hero. he has a satchel slung over his shoulder, which chimes with the sounds of glass objects clinking together every time he moves]

Oi, oi! Got a second? I'm trying to test something and I need a couple of volunteers.

[and before you can ask for more details, he reaches into his bag and pulls out a small glass vial filled with a strangely colored liquid. it looks like water colored with food coloring, actually]

Could you drink this and tell me what flavor it is?

[well that sure is a sketchy request. do you trust him??]

((BISHOP SHENANIGANS TIME!1 Drinking the vials of liquid could cause one of the following four mild status effects: hiccuping bubbles, speaking only in rhyme, being turned into a cat, or SHOUJO VISION i.e. hallucinating shoujo bubbles, rose petals, sparkles, etc. each effect will only last for an ic thirty minutes since Kaito's potions are fairly weak! if you tag this prompt let me know what, if any, status effect you'd like your character have o/!))

Comments

[shewhocompels]

Teyud muttered something under her breath about how Kaito's parents shouldn't have been allowed to reproduce. What she actually said was, "Thank for this gift of water. I dearly desire to reciprocate this benevolent act, but tragically I lack a firearm of my own."

[carptricks]

Kaito's too far away to pick up on Teyud's irritated mutterings, but he does raise both eyebrows when she gives him. . . gratitude? In return for him sniping her with water from above.

"Eh? Er. Uh. You're welcome?"

How else does one respond to someone thanking them for shooting them with water?

"I've gotta admit, I expected a lot of things, but gratitude wasn't one of 'em."

[shewhocompels]

"Clearly, attempting humor across cultural boundaries was in error, so let me try it this way:"

She paused and tried thinking in English instead of Demotic. How would an Earthling phrase it?

"You are lucky I can't reach you down here!"

[carptricks]

"Ooooooh, it was a sarcastic joke."

And now that he thinks about it, that should've been obvious. The sarcasm had been pretty thick in her words, after all. His sharp grin returns, this time accompanied by a chortle.

"Heh! I guess I am lucky, then! Although I guess you could try coming all the way up here. The view's actually pretty nice."

[shewhocompels]

Back home, it would not have been terribly difficult to simply jump up to that rooftop. She might have done so to teach the little brat a lesson he wouldn't forget. HERE...

Teyud even saw there was a ladder she could climb, but the prospect was physically daunting. Perhaps it would be better to simply enjoy the cooling effect of her damp clothes.

"I don't suppose I could convince you to come down here?"

[carptricks]

A thoughtful hum escapes Kaito's mouth, before he folds his arms over his torso and squints at Teyud. He at least looks like he's giving it serious thought.

And then he shakes his head emphatically.

"Nope!" What a cheerful response. "I'm not convinced you won't try to retaliate. I wasn't born yesterday, y'know, and I wanna keep my King of Water Gun Fights title thank you very much."

There was no title. He is totally making that up.

[shewhocompels]

Thoroughly defeated.

"You have masterfully comprehended the situation. I submit to your rule, King of Water Gun Fights."

More of that dry sarcasm for you.

[carptricks]

The best way to combat sarcasm was with sincerity, right? Kaito sweeps an arm in front of himself and takes a bow.

"Why thank you, my most loyal subject," he says, mischief lacing every word, "And my first action as your king is to command you to pick up a water gun and join in on the fun."

He says it all jokingly, of course, in a way that makes it clear he doesn't expect Teyud to necessarily play along.

[shewhocompels]

It seemed so extravagant, but...This world was not dying. There was plenty for everyone. And that was an awful lot of water...

"As your supremacy commands."

Gravity be damned. Time to find a water gun.

[carptricks]

The look of surprise that crosses his expression is visible even from down below. He replaces it with a genuine smile a few moments later, however.

"Kaito," he eventually introduces himself as Teyud searches for a water gun, "You can call me Kaito. You got a name, loyal subject?"

[shewhocompels]

"Teyud."

Where was everyone even getting these things? Teyud set off along the edge of the plaza that seemed to be the heart of the water fight searching. If Kaito could get up to a rooftop that easily, she was confident he could keep up with her slow walking pace.

[carptricks]

"Teyud," Kaito repeats as he follows her across the rooftop. When he reaches the edge of the building, he simply jumps to the next, movements as graceful as a leaping fox's. Apparently, he's used to this sort of thing.

"Nice to meetcha. There should be a huge basket of free water guns up ahead. Heck, there might even be some leftover water balloons, if you're lucky."

[shewhocompels]

She did as directed and found her armaments: One last water balloon and a neon green water gun. How very curious. The balloon felt strange in her hands...

She doubted she could throw the water balloon high enough right now, but aiming was still possible. After staring thoughtfully at the balloon for several seconds to disguise how she was mentally calculating the distance and direction to Kaito, she quickly spun around and shot a surprisingly well aimed spurt of water at his face.

[carptricks]

Whoa.

"Ack!"

Kaito didn't let down his guard often, but he had to admit that he hadn't expected her aim to be so. . . well. Good. The water douses his face and sends him stumbling back a few steps until he trips over his heels and falls right onto his bottom, eyes wide in surprise.

He might be just a little bit impressed. Just a little.

"Where'd you learn to shoot like that?" He asks as he lifts a hand to brush water droplets from his forehead.

[shewhocompels]

"Are we not all warriors and heroes here? A steady hand and quick eye are hardly unusual talents among our ranks, I would imagine."

She smiled very slightly.