DICK & ESCHA; None Braincell With Left Dick

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[unpredicktable]

We can't dismiss a normal explanation either. All possibilities are in play right now until we learn more about this place.

[ he leans back a bit as he says it, clearly not super jazzed by that fact. you know what he's gonna eat some apple tart to think it over. nom nom. ]

Polly's a ghost turned corporeal. Muzet's a spirit going through the same. It's like everyone's been brought down to ... well, basic human. [ he pauses ] That might be it. Something forcing everyone to be on the same page as far as capacities go.

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...[He cuts a glance back at his duffle bag.]

Being human does make certain things easier. Especially if that's their goal.

[applechemist]

[ Escha doesn't have much to contribute to that thought, but follows his look to the bag and back. ]

... Kagachi said he thinks they want us to fight, since so many of us arrived with weapons. But I don't think that's really the case, because they made sure each and every one of us had... Um, the other supplies... But not all of us have a weapon.

[unpredicktable]

[ they can all look awkwardly at the duffle bag now. ]

...Both options aren't necessarily mutually exclusive. [ it's. a bit wry. ] A majority of people here do know how to fight, so I can see why Kagachi would think that. But I don't think the items are a hint towards that.

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[Great. Perfect.]

Kagachi and I talked about it, too. Given how many people have some kind of combat skills on their profile, you'd think it's something like that. But when you think about a staff, a grappling hook and my stuff? They don't really have too much in common.

[...he isn't going to tell them what he thinks is really going on because yikes.] One of the other things we were suspecting is there's a storage unit somewhere with everything else we had before we were brought here. You two are missing things too, right?

[applechemist]

[ She nods. ]

Yes...! I normally have my equipment for when I'm out gathering. Bombs, medicine, and other tools like that.

[ You know how bombs and medicine fit into the same general category? Yeah!! So just those, and other things in that 'category' of item! ]

You think we could get that stuff back? It would be a big comfort...

[unpredicktable]

I... usually carry a lot more than a grappling hook, yeah.

[ he's not going to list them. you think i want to go through his utility belt. bats are cheaters. but he gestures at the pouches on his belt and the empty holster on his thigh for emphasis. and yes i realize my icon has it on his back but that's from another season don't look at me ]

You really think they kept that stuff where we could access it?

[crashout]

I knew someone had to have bombs. [But anyway...] I think there's a strong possibility. You saw those locked doors on the first floor didn't you?

[applechemist]

So one of those might have all our stuff in it?

[ Escha huffs. ]

If I had my bombs I could blow down the door and get to them! ... I guess that's working backwards, though.

[unpredicktable]

Blowing down doors is the easiest way in.

[ it's said with the casual tone of someone who's first reflex would also be that. but. hmmm ]

Did you end up finding vents? Might be a way into those rooms from there.

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Nothing. We're getting air some other way, but there aren't any accessible vents from where we're standing. [He also endorses blowing up the door, it's fine.] What about the elevator? Escha, did you hear anything from anyone else today?

[Let's debrief.]

[applechemist]

[ She shakes her head. ]

Nothing important, I don't think. Everyone is just confused and guessing blindly.

[unpredicktable]

The elevator had a maintenance vent, but no way in.

[ dick lets out a sigh at escha's comment ]

Yeah, that sounds about right. [ well then. ] I guess we should probably address the elephant in the room, then.

[ he says, not saying what it is. it's the bed. it's the bed sharing. ]

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[He looks annoyed about the elevator, but it is what it is. People are confused and they're all stuck and he's sharing a room with two kids younger than him.

Speaking of.]

You mean the fact only one of us can bake? Yeah, that might be a problem. [No, it's back to shitty jokes. Help.]

[applechemist]

[ Escha laughs to be polite... ]

... I don't mind sleeping on the couch, if the two of you would like to share the bed. [ Because they're both guys, so that makes the most sense to her? ] I nap on the couch in my atelier all the time, so I'm used to it.

Don't tell Logy I said that.

[unpredicktable]

[ dick does not laugh to be polite. he shrugs a bit ]

Sorry, I think I'm a little too old-fashioned to let a lady take the couch. [ it's said lightly, because it's more of a tease, though he's. serious because dick, you dumb bitch. anyway for a real explanation: ] I don't exactly sleep that much at night. Or, uh, in general. It's part of the job.

[ part of the job if you are a bat with a side gig but sh ]

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We're not letting you take the couch. [Yeah uh. No? He sounds a little exasperated that this was even suggested. He nods in Dick's direction.] It's the same for me. So...the bed's yours. Dick can take the couch whenever he wants and I'll figure something else out.

[applechemist]

[ She frowns. ]

It's bad for your health to not get enough sleep, you know. Besides, I'll feel guilty hogging the whole big bed all by myself.

[unpredicktable]

It's not, but I'm trained for it.

[ is. is that a normal thing to admit. anyway he's the one frowning at junpei but like. mask. does it even show beyond squinty eyelids. ]

If neither of us need that much sleep and we don't keep the same sleep schedule, we could always share the couch.

[ the. the same goes for the bed but they're both being macho men about this and ignoring escha ig ]

[crashout]

It's part of the job. [Is he. Borrowing Dick's excuse? Yeah.] Is it really hogging it if we're giving it to you?

[But. He looks at the couch that he's sitting on and kind of just goes "hm."] Sharing the couch is fine, too. Like rotating shifts?

[applechemist]

You're both being ridiculous. Why should you share that little couch between you when there's a huge bed, right there?

[unpredicktable]

The job?

[ dick questioning other people on using his own excuse sure is a choice. anyway THIS ISN'T ABOUT LOGIC!! wow escha ]

Shifts work. [ he. hesitates because how to explain being a stupid guy ] It's-- you should get the bed. It'd be rude not to let you have it.

[ this is not a valid explanation ]

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[A pointed look.] If you don't know my job by now, you're not doing so great at yours. [It's kind of teasing but also. Dick. Think about it.]

...Escha. Can I ask what your relationship is with Logy?

[Dick: tries not to be a stupid guy
Junpei: is a stupid guy.]

[applechemist]

[ To Dick, brightly: ]

Junpei is a detective.

[ ... Thanks Escha. Anyway, she seems totally fine with the question. ]

Hm? We're coworkers.

[unpredicktable]

[ dryly; ]

Yeah, I got that.

[ but normal detectives sleep!!!!!! junpei!!!!!

also escha might be fine with the question but dick's throwing junpei a "oh my god, bro" look ]