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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

a kaitocat would be cuter!!

[quaria]

[ The flavor of the potions...? Well, that's understandable. No one wants a lingering bitter taste on their mouths, especially in the middle of a heated battle. Having something refreshing on the other hand can potentially boost spirit. ]

That is very considerate. I would be honored to aid your efforts.

[ He holds his hand out now, willing to accept any of the potions that the younger Hero would like him to taste test. ]

kaito says this is a lie!!! HE IS A BIRD NOT A CAT (nottalking)

[carptricks]

[Kaito immediately brightens when Setsuna accepts his proposal, and he hands the vial over to his fellow hero without further pretense]

Thanks! Lemme know if it tastes even the slightest bit off. I want to make sure it's perfect, y'know?

[thankfully, the potion does taste 100% like oranges. it's quite delicious, actually! but it sure will turn Setsuna into a cat with a puff of smoke. at least the transformation will be harmless?]

WHOA I CAN'T BEAT THIS LOGIC!! also 1 / 2

[quaria]

I understand.

[ With that, Setsuna opens the vial to begin drinking it. It takes a few seconds, but he eventually manages to drink it all. It helps that it's indeed tasty, so he doesn't mind finishing the entire vial off.

Once it's emptied, Setsuna politely wipes it with a handkerchief before offering it back to Kaito. ]

Thank you. It was really go— [ AND THEN IT HAPPENS ]

[quaria]

—nyau?

[ . . . ah.


STARES?? AT KAITO??? Congratulations, man. The potion is not only delicious, but it functions well! Setsuna is now a little black cat... A fluffy one, at that.

Tiny Setsunya circles on the ground once, panicked. But he seems to easily regain composure after a few seconds, especially after recalling the fact that Kaito is a Bishop after all. This probably shouldn't be too surprising. But how or when does he turn back?

Standing on his hind legs, Setsunya tries to ask Kaito about it... But naturally, only mewls leave him. ]

[carptricks]

[it's fortunate that Kaito managed to take the vial back from Setsuna before he got poofed into a cat, or else the ground would be littered with glass shards. although he almost drops the glass container in surprise when Setsuna disappears, and Setsunya takes his place]

Wh--

[Kaito's poker face is sound, but the surprise is evident in the way his eyes widen and his jaw drops]

What just. . . what-- what the heck?!

Why are you a cat!

[that's a rhetorical question]

[quaria]

[



Well. That's not good. KAITO IS ASKING HIM WHY. It's clear that it's not intentional, so that must mean he has no idea of how this happened. RIP. Despite that though, Setsuna wants to believe in Kaito. Maybe he'll be able to come up with a brief explanation, even if he's not certain about it. ]

Nyaa...

[ Thus Setsunya tries to maintain his calm, returning to standing on all four legs. If anything, they can always walk back to the work space where Kaito brewed the potions. Tracing the recipe might give him an idea or two. ]

[carptricks]

Oh man, oh man. . .

[Kaito crouches next to Setsuna while raking one hand through his hair. he glances at the now empty vial in his hand, and then back to the poor little blac cat in front of him]

Sorry! It must be some kinda side effect. Geez, I didn't even know I was capable of-- [gestures] -- this.

[yeah sure, that'll definitely make Setsuna feel better, right?]

[quaria]

[ Thanks, Kaito. ;A;

But judging from Setsuna's continued calm face (as much as that kitty face will allow), he seems fine with it. He still wants to believe, despite the unexpected results. That was why he decided to drink the potion in the first place.

What can they do now, though? If Kaito's going back to look this up, Setsuna can always find someone to look after him so he won't be in the way of the research. ]

Nyau.

[ While Kaito's at a lowered angle, Setsuna jumps high and lands on the boy's shoulder. He stays there, then sets a paw on his cheek. It's like he's telling him that it's okay. ]

[carptricks]

Whoa--

[Kaito teeters to the side a bit as the sudden weight on his shoulder throws off his balance. he catches himself quickly]

. . . ha! You're practically a natural, aren't you?

[his mouth quirks into an amused grin as he instinctively lifts a hand to scritch behind Setsuna's new ears. as surprising as the sudden transformation was, if his fellow hero isn't panicked about it, then Kaito won't be, either]

Don't worry. I'll keep an eye on you until you're back to normal. [plz, as though he'd leave Setsunya alone to fend for himself like this]

[quaria]

[ Maybe it's because he's a cat right now... But that kind gesture felt nice. Nicer than it should be. It's too nice that he couldn't avoid leaning towards the touch.

Is this dangerous?? He doesn't want to get used to being a cat! Ah, but he really can't fight how pleasant it is. And he's quickly comforted by those words too, so he's reassured completely. Satisfied, he extends his appreciation by rubbing his tiny head against the boy's palm.

Kaito's such a bro, nyaa. ]