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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/!))

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. . . giddy?

[he plops onto the bench next to Lux, close but not too close, head tilted so he's still looking right at her]

Are you feeling giddy about anything in particular, or is it kind of a general happiness?

[and now that the initial shock has worn off, he's fishing for details. like a good scientist! he needs to take notes so he doesn't accidentally recreated a raspberry flavored potion with the same side effects, after all]

I--

[Y-you really don't wanna know what she's giddy about, Kaito. Especially sitting that close. She puts her hands on her cheeks, her elbows resting on her legs. ]

General happiness, I think.

[ Although that feeling of euphoria does seem to be quickly dwindling. The world is slowly draining down to its usual hues, and her heart rate begins to normalize. Phew. What a relief.

But what could have caused that strange sensation? Her brain was still somewhat addled, and it seemed that she hadn't quite figured it out yet. Time to backpedal like you've never backpedaled before, Kaito. ]

[HE WILL. as soon as she's normal again and he figures out what, exactly, her reaction to the potion was. for now, he glances away from her and tilts his head back thoughtfully. the words he mumbles are under his breath, but still audible]

. . . wonder if I accidentally brewed a happiness potion. Huh. That's interesting.

[Kaito plz, it's more than happiness YOU SAW THE WAY HER CHEEKS GOT ALL RED]

[ Her head is beginning to clear, and she manages to catch his muttering. Blinking a few times, her eyebrows furrow slightly. ]

Happiness potion?

[ Wait, didn't he say he was trying to make some kind of flavored drink? ]

[oh boy. he guesses he can't put off telling her the truth for much longer]

If I did, it was an accident, trust me! An unintended side effect. It'll wear off.

[probably]

[ Considering that she seems to be recovering quickly, no, probably not. In fact, she seems to be working it out on her own, her somewhat dreamy expression slowly beginning to change as it dawns on her. ]

A side effect of what, exactly?

[ She still sounded pleasant enough, but even a meadow can be turned into a mine field. ]

[oh no. he's familiar with how quickly serene pleasantries can turn into volatile volcanoes. his best friend back home may also be capable of such feats]

[ABORT]

What's that noise I hear? I think someone's calling my name. Ha! What awful timing, we'll have to continue this conversation later!

[he stands up, totally intent on escaping, but she could probably stop him if she's quick]

[ Oh that's cute, you think you can backpedal your way out of this. She has enough mental fortitude to be able to figure out that he isn't saying everything he should be, and the sudden change in tone only furthers that fact.

Sorry friend, you're not going anywhere. She grips his sleeve as he stands. ]

I think they can wait.

[ She sounds significantly less dreamy now, and although still strangely chipper, her voice drips with sweetness. ]

A side effect of what, exactly?

[ Run. Rip that sleeve off, abandon that arm, do anything you can, just run. ]

[OPEN]

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