Case 08 | action

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

[Guess who's finally doing his proper rounds as a member of the Disciplinary Committee? After probably weeks of avoiding Seifer - and it was hard, considering that no-good zift was pretty much everywhere - he'd finally been coerced into doing said rounds.

Of course, Robin didn't really like being out in costume. It'd been one of the stupidest decisions of his life, especially since he had no idea if he was still fooling people with his mathlete secret identity. (He doubted it, if Aang'd managed to figure it out so quickly.) Nevermind that it's break! He's a kid with a mission: to make sure those crazy kids get back into their rooms by curfew.

... This being Damian, of course, he might be patrolling a little too early. As in, by the time he starts patrolling the Quad and the lobby, it's still (barely) daylight. Overachiever much?]

Comments

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

"Cool," "awesome," something like that. The word's only schway 'cause I'm from the future. [... yes, he just used "schway" to define "schway."]

[potionemperor.livejournal.com]

I have not heard of these words.

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

Then your world is more backwards than I thought. [hums] Clearly I've gotta teach you proper English.

[potionemperor.livejournal.com]

I beg your pardon? I believe I speak quite eloquently and that my speech is perfectly normal.

[He doesn't take offense to what he said but he does frown.]

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

Your speech is fine... if you wanted to play diplomat. [rolls his eyes, though it might not be visible under his goggles] Most normal kids don't speak like that.

[potionemperor.livejournal.com]

Given my upbringing I'm afraid I cannot be as 'normal' as others my age.

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

[So he's weird even by his world's standards. Wonderful.] Doesn't mean you can't learn now.

[potionemperor.livejournal.com]

What is there to learn that I have not already? Your manner of speech?

Perhaps you could teach it to me one day if you wish.

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

Not just my manner of speech... hobbies, interests, passions, yada yada. [shrug] I'm not the only one who speaks like this around here.

[potionemperor.livejournal.com]

Hobbies and interests... [Hmms under his breath.] I enjoy creating potions in my spare time when I have it available.

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

So you're an alchemist? [the nerd in Damian is immediately pinged] Can you make other things too?

[potionemperor.livejournal.com]

In other words, yes. Or a chemist if you wish. [Shakes his head.] For the time being I'm afraid I have only tried my hand at potions.

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

Better than nothing! [beams] I think we've found our trade: I teach you schway words, you show me how you make those potions of yours.

... And I guess I can show you how to make smoke gas while we're at it.

[Feel free to interject... in fact, Larsa might want to, considering Robin's on the verge of deciding this for them]

[potionemperor.livejournal.com]

[It seems like there's no stopping this guy! He's practically deciding everything for him, but it's only polite (to Larsa) to wait until Damian's finished before giving his response on the matter.]

I am interested in learning your manner of speech, yes, and I do believe it would be a fair trade were I to educate you on brewing the potions I carry on me.

[Oh! Speaking of which... Larsa digs into a pocket and pulls it out, a blue almost crystal like bottle (http://www.pureoverclock.com/images/news/potion.jpg).]

...if you're curious.

[He holds it out for Damian.]

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

[Robin peers at the bottle intently. It looks like the stuff he's seen in the infirmary or even at the stores in Balamb. Huh. This kid's good!]

Schway! [and then with as little enthusiasm as he can muster:] I mean, fair enough. Those didn't exist on Earth.

[potionemperor.livejournal.com]

They exist all over in Ivalice.

[Gives him a tiny smile and continues to hold it out.]

Here, take it. I have plenty more. I suggest you only use it if you are in dire need of it, or injured. The potion is meant to cure your wounds and heal whatever ails you.

[bratbeyond.livejournal.com]

If you're sure. [carefully accepts the vial and tucks it away in his utility belt] ... Thanks.

Now, on with the tour! If you want it, I mean.

[potionemperor.livejournal.com]

I should have more if I am able to locate the proper ingredients.

[Nods.]

Of course, I would very much like that.