[network|text/video] @zd; Hairway to Heaven [open] (Morning 79)

[swatsflies]

Yo! Two things
Can anyone help identify these pills we found?
They were in a locked box found in a basement down in the ice caves.

[There’s an attachment of a picture of the capsules inside of the lock box.]

Also, we found some hair gel some time back!

[Swapping over to the video to show his hair. For those who might recognize the sound of creaking, Zell is standing in the kitchen of the house leading to the ice tunnels. His bangs are styled up in his old style and the tips are now red.]

What do you think? Jim helped me out. [Giving a bright smile and looking at something beyond the tablet in the room.] I did his hair, too! [And without really warning the other, Zell is flipping his tablet to show Jim with his hair styled similarly to Zack’s hair.

Jim was trying to do squats - he has the hair, he has the power! - but the sudden realization that he's being filmed sends him flailing to cover his unfortunate hair choices (and embarrassed face) from the network. ] Zell! No! Turn it off, man! [ He’s laughing, though, even as it looks like he's trying to go for the tablet.

The feed ends with Zell laughing as he tries to get away.]

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@dissect; text

[circumsutus]

Are there any marks on the pills, or anything unusual about them?

[Stein isn't putting too much stock in his ability to identify unmarked pills through a video feed in an alternate universe, but it's always worth a shot. He'd gotten pretty good with pharmaceuticals after having to deal with a witch working as the school nurse.]

@zd; text

[swatsflies]

[It takes a few minutes before he responds.]

Nothing I can see on the outside.
I can take more pics if that would help.
Oh! It feels different from normal capsules.
It feels more sturdier.

[circumsutus]

Does it feel like it has a second capsule inside the first? What other things were in the box?

[swatsflies]

Actually, yeah. That's what it feels like.
There were five sd cards. Same number of pills.
They had a map app on them.

[circumsutus]

Nothing else? What did the maps show? Were there any other clues in the building?

[swatsflies]

It lets you draw on it and it shares the map with anyone else with the program.
Nothing else in the building. It's just a basement now.
Someone started to take off the rubble over it, and we finished the job.

@hsiaoke; video

[heavensreader]

[A small and confused child appears to look at these bold fashion choices, holding her huge hat in one hand as she rubs the other through her thick, bouncing curls.]

It stands straight up. How did you do that? Even mine doesn't do that.

@zd; video

[swatsflies]

[He's wearing bright space themed leggings under baggy board shorts. He's the last person who would ever judge snowbo fashion choices. It takes a bit to get back to her because goofing around with his friend and group. Snagging the container of hair gel to show her.]

Some hair gel and a comb. With enough practice I'm sure you can get it to stand straight if you wanted. Yo! I'm Zell.

[He's giving her a wave as he introduces himself.]

[heavensreader]

I'm Kesara. [Big smile, because he's nice to her, and he has just offered to make her hair stand straight up.]

Is hair gel like butter? It doesn't look like you put butter in your hair. I've heard that the Mongols do it that way, but I can't imagine how that smells after a while!

[swatsflies]

Nice to meet ya, Kesara.

[His group even has hair ties they can use.]

Butter, huh? That would smell funny pretty quick. [He makes a bit of a face like it would smell funky.] Nah, it’s more like glue that can wash out of your hair.

[Pulling out the thing of hair gel to show. Squeezing a small amount between his fingers and lifting it up for her to see.] See?

[heavensreader]

I haven't tried the butter. Dr. Stein says that even if the costume wasn't barbarous, the smell is... [And far be it from her to question such adult wisdom, but she can look a little crestfallen about it.]

But that isn't - what the deuce is it? Is it a kind of oil? Can you cook with it? [Making one's hair stand up is important, of course, but just at the moment, cooking seems a more urgent matter.]

@Summoner | Text

[ninjainviolet]

Usually when something's locked away in a box, the person doing the locking doesn't want anyone else to have what's inside.

So, I'd be careful--especially since there's no note or anything like that with them.

@zd| Text

[swatsflies]

Yeah, no note or anything.
I had to break into the lock myself to see what was in it.
Weird place to keep medicine though.
They aren't even in a bottle or container.

@Summoner | Text

[ninjainviolet]

So, technically left out in the open?

[ Uh-oh. ]

Tell me, how curious are you about things?

[swatsflies]

It was in a basement that was covered in rubble.
It looks like someone started to move the rubble around but I don't think they got in.
So it's been down there ever since the house collapsed?
Pretty curious. I'm talking to one of the doctors here about it.
If you want I can let you know what they say.

[ninjainviolet]

A locked box under rubble that appeared as if someone tried to move it? This sounds like some of the stuff we did back home when in ruins.

Well, to be honest, I'm glad you're only that curious. There are some who might try to figure out what they were by taking one. Like eating a berry to see if it was poisonous. [ And pills in a locked box scream "bad" to her--especially with no label. As in a trap. Suspicious thing, isn't she? ]

Yes, please. This way, if I find some of them, I'll know what they are.

[ ooc: Want to handwave them knowing each other in person, but not their screen names? Since they're in the shed and all and will hopefully meet? :) ]

action; 1/?

[heroproceeding]

[ HEY, GUESS WHAT, YOU SHITS.

GUESS WHO HEARD YOU FROM THE OTHER ROOM.

GUESS WHO IS COMING TO ROCK YOUR SHIT. ]

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[heroproceeding]

[ Okay, for real. He knows the two of them have been up to something. Neither of them were usually actively up that early in the morning. Well... At least not actively doing something outside of checking through their packs one last time or chattering quietly or looking through their tablets. He gets the whole keeping-yourself-busy-because-you-can't-sleep spiel. It's why he prefers to keep watch, really.

But when he hears them louder than usual, especially when he hears the yelling, well. That gets him curious enough to pick himself up off the floor and go investigate. He doesn't have to go far either to find them, popping in without the courtesy to knock. ]

You're up early. [ He sees Zell first and motions to him with an easy smile as he crosses his arms, leaning against the threshold. ] Nice. Like the color in 'em. Didn't know you were into the whole gel- ...thing...

[ Yeah, it's about at that point that he sees Jim.

More specifically, Jim's hair. There's Zack's mouth forming into a small 'oh' of surprise. ]

[swatsflies]

[Currently Zell is lifting his tablet up high with the camera still pointing towards Jim. He's not sharing with Jim that it's no longer live for all to see. Just grinning at his friend as he tries to keep the tablet away. Backing up into the kitchen counter and just casually hooking his other arm around Jim to place it on his back. Not trying to stop his attempts, just placing it there because he likes their proximity.

Then he notices someone standing in the entry to the kitchen as he gives a sheepish grin, which slowly turns into a dumb smile at the compliment from Zack.]

Yo, Zack. Yeah, Jim helped me with it. [He's going to let Jim take his tablet if he's still interested in it, while his other arm drops from his friend's back. He's not sure why his heart is beating fast like they were just caught doing something. His attention shifts down to Jim and his hair, before going back to the source of inspiration. Zell couldn't help but to snicker.] You just missed the best part, man. You should check the network.

[rattlingthestars]

[ Red-handed Jim is taking that tablet, yep, it's his now. It only takes him a second to realize that it's not recording - and the video's already been sent - before he's sending a pout Zell's way.

Then Jim's realizing why Zell handed him the tablet - and took his arm back - and looking sheepish at Zack for an entirely different reason. YEP TOTALLY MOCKING YOU BUDDY PLEASE DON'T PUNCH. ]

-You don't need to do that.

[heroproceeding]

[ It takes only half a beat for Zack to recover from his initial surprise. And when he does? He's got a curious kind of smile on his face as he steps into the kitchen. An almost knowing smile. He tilts his head to the side in a slight jerk of emphasis. ]

I'll have to check that out in a minute. [ As in he definitely will. But first? First, he's gonna go right up to Jim without a lick of hesitance. Going to just take a minute to act as if he's completely and utterly scrutinizing it. Is he mad? Is he offended? His tongue's kind of sticking out a bit to the side. ] Actually, this isn't so bad for a first try, Zell. But if you're gonna wear it up this way, Jim...

[ Guess who's reaching up now to make some little minute adjustments like a shit?

HE MIGHT BE.

ZELL, PAY ATTENTION. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. ]

@emmanellain; video

[boozegeoisie]

[He has to wonder if Haurchefant has infected everyone with his squat training... he doesn't make a comment, even though the thought is most definitely plaguing him. Just how many people will it take to sate Haurchefant's need?]

That's a good look, old boy! Though, I must say, I hope in the near future I may stumble across mine own aid in aesthetical upkeep.

[He says as he runs a hand against the scruff of his chin. He's usually clean shaven, but this place is less than accommodating when it comes to appearances.]

However, I fear I am of no help when it comes to those pills. I'm scarcely a chirurgeon proper.

@zd; video

[swatsflies]

[Beaming a smile at the compliment.]

Thanks, man. What do you need? We did find some make-up if you're into that stuff.

[He's not judging or anything.

Zell finally connects Emma might be referring to his fuzz. OH.] If you want, I can see if we have any extra razors. If we don't, I'm sure others might have an extra one. I think in the meeting someone mentioned stating a stash west of the school.

[boozegeoisie]

Make-up? No, no, I am into naught of the sort.

[Not that it's odd for male Ishgardian nobles to wear make-up, it's actually quite common!

At the mention of a razor, he perks up.]

Truly? That would be most helpful. Mayhap I can convince Haurchefant to go on a venture for that...

[Yes, what a noble cause: traveling through snow to get a razor so Emmenallain isn't so bothered by his chin scruff.]

[swatsflies]

[Snagging his bag to look through it.] I do have a butcher knife, but I wouldn't recommend using that.

[Only for the most extreme of shavers probably. And then his hands hit a small box. OH]

If you're really desperate, I have these wax shaving strips. You put them over the hair and pull the hair off.

[Pulling out a box to show him. It should be pain free and easier, right?]