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[grip_on_reality]

[for the first time in weeks, Menzies stands on the Plane looking completely like her normal self. her eyes aren't glowing, she's not sniffly or congested, and there is no rash on her neck. she's wearing a suit like usual, but today it's unruffled, and her hair is pulled back neatly. and most of all, she can see]

[she cups her hands around her mouth, making a shouted announcement at anyone in the area] Oi, anybody who's been sick from that blue pollen! We've found a way to stop it!

[lowering her hands, she waits a moment for anyone who means to approach before explaining:] Think about the symptoms: sneezing, itching, a rash--it's like an allergy. So 'ow do you deal with it? Allergy medicine. If you've got it in your world, get some and take it. If not, we'll get it for you. After that, whatever's wrong will slowly disappear.

[she smiles, relieved and thrilled that they've solved something for once] And it'll be over.

[ooc: Feel free to use this as a mingle post and thread-hop to help each other. Let's solve the plot together!]

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[punkblaze]

[Eithan is passing by, and juuust about to pull out a cigarette when he hears Menzies shout. He puts the pack away and listens, eyes a bit wide.]

Wh-... Really? That's... That's all we need? For real?

[grip_on_reality]

[she turns to him with a smirk--though her tone is dry] No, I just made it up. My recovery is faked.

Can you get allergy meds in your world?

[punkblaze]

[He grins in return.] Oh, damn. Way to get my hopes up. Guess I'm just gonna be sick forever. Hope you're happy.

Yeah, I can get some. I'll get a bunch just in case some people can't and bring it here. [A pause... and then he laughs a bit. It's so very clear how relieved this kid is.] Thank the Goddess... I was startin' to think I was stuck like this!!

[grip_on_reality]

[she grins back, liking this kid already. but she's curious at that comment] Yeah? Mind sharing what you've 'ad to put up with?

[punkblaze]

Switched my magic on me. I'm actually a fire wizard, but since that blue stuff hit, I've been castin' wind spells! [Siiigh.] Man, I can't wait for that to be over...

What about you? If you don't mind tellin'.

[inhumanity]

So it was an experiment to see us cooperate? [weirdest scientists ok]

[grip_on_reality]

[she raises an eyebrow at that--but pauses for a second before she replies, trying to place that voice] Christopher, isn't it? You might 'ave a point there; the solution wouldn't be worth much if only one person got it. But I think there was more to it than that.

[inhumanity]

[Completely ignoring what she said] Your eyes aren't blue anymore.

[grip_on_reality]

Ah, no. Like I said, allergy medicine. I can see you properly now.

[including his own rather interesting eyes, which she's wondering about. she has a feeling they have something to do with the snippets she learned from him about the experiments he's suffered. but thankfully, now that the experiment is over, she's easily able to think better of asking and stay quiet on the matter for now]

[inhumanity]

Then you're human after all. [He smiles widely.] I don't think I can manage to find what's needed, and I don't know if her world has it. Would you be able to get me some for a friend?

[fallbythesword]

[Jacqli hasn't left the bathhouse, actually. She's quite content to just stay here, away from everyone, while she's sniffly and itchy and... boob'd. Sigh.

She's currently sitting in one of the rooms that she's pretty much claimed as her own, wrapped up in a towel, tying the red ties back into her hair.]

[inhumanity]

[She can hear he's coming by the singing up the stairs.] Jacqliiiiiii!! I seeeeeeeeeee!! the sun is seeeettiiiing on your tiiiiiime here! Let's celebrate! Let's celebrate! Let's feeeeeed the hungry universe!!

[He really needs to work on his lyrics.]

[fallbythesword]

[oh my stars and heavens what in the world -- oh Christopher. She STARES at the doorway (which is totally open), waiting for him to come the rest of the way up. Though she does go ahead and call out to him.]

Pretty good for improvisation, though I don't think I want to know what a hungry universe would eat. Even metaphorically.

[bonnypiperlad]

[There's a beastie lurking nearby, trying mostly to stay out of sight - because, really, Jamie doesn't want to have to go through another round of failing to explain why he looks like a beastie because his words come out sounding like the growling of some monster.]

But he has managed to find a costume in the ballroom that looks at least a bit like his kilt, so maybe if someone comes across him they'll be able to put two and two together.]

Och, that's a relief.

[He'll figure some way to get some, somehow.]

[grip_on_reality]

[Menzies spots the...thing...lurking in the distance because the Plane is a bit too open to be terribly good for staying out of sight. she starts in its direction, trying to get a better look] Oi! Is somebody over there?

[bonnypiperlad]

[Rats, he's been spotted. Well, he can't very well drop from the Plane at the moment, not like this, so he steps out from his lurk so Menzies can see.]

Aye, I'm here.

[It's still not any more understandable than it has been, and Jamie knows it, but he hopes it's resigned enough in tone that at least comes across.]

[grip_on_reality]

[between the tone and the body language, she can at least tell that he's not trying to attack her. the human clothing accessory is an interesting tip-off as well. she frowns, continuing toward him]

Okay, no idea what you said. But...do you know what I'm saying?

[tricksterofthelord]

[Gabriel appears out of thin air too fast for his own liking, but hey, solution? Yes please! There are a lot more cats with him than last time too.]

You're fucking kidding me! [Sorry for the swearing, but REALLY? Allergy medicine? This is just a new kind of low, even for his standards...]

[grip_on_reality]

[she tenses at his arrival, but when she sees his entourage--properly this time--she can't help a small smirk] Yeah, you ought to give it a go. Do you need some, or can you just conjure up your own?

[because yes, she is still trying to work out what he can and can't do]

[tricksterofthelord]

[Gabriel eyes her for a moment with an expression that clearly says that he's not going to tolerate her this time.]

You've gotten cheeky, girl. [And just because he knows that she's just dying to see some power demonstration here, he holds out his palm where a small box materializes. It's the medicine. He's more brave to use his powers now that Menzies can't see more than she should.] That wasn't that flashy was it, huh. [He snorts as he opens it and helps himself a pill.]

Ya know, I'm still not happy for what you've done last time we met. I thought we were friends. [His tone is casual, while he's absently looking at the box of pills.]

[grip_on_reality]

Oh, 'ave I really?

[she finds that comment rather amusing, considering she's been cheeky all along. but she is surprised by the sudden materialisation of the box--which naturally means she has to give a sarcastic comment] Ohhh, no, not flashy in the least! No shock factor, even. I'm disappointed.

[but at his next comment, she tenses a little, realising this conversation is more serious than she thought. she keeps her tone light and sarcastic, though. if he's going to play that game, she's going to play it right back] Yeah, well, I've got the safety of a lot of people to worry about 'round 'ere. Doesn't exactly help, having somebody who won't talk about 'is powers or 'is intentions. Hard to know how dangerous he might be, don't you think?

[ollieoutie]

[He appears in a blurr of speed and frowns at what she has to say.]

Allergy meds. Seriously? That's really what will make this go away if...I'm actually affected.

[grip_on_reality]

Yeah, seriously. [she looks him right in the eye, as though to emphasize that she can see him this time] Need some, or 'ave you got your own?

[ollieoutie]

I've got my own. I took them about fifteen minutes ago. Now we'll see if i really was affected and what I am if that's the case.

[grip_on_reality]

[she nods, looking him over for any signs of change] Right. So...think about what you know. Any memories of that other life?