Bruce Banner | 009 | Video

[greenisnteasy]

Update on the mysterious packages. Sherlock and I did some science, and we figured out that for the ones that made people go blind and mute -- those were the only samples we got -- there was some kind of toxin on the items inside. It penetrates the skin very easily, but its toxicity window is small after being exposed, so there weren't any secondary infections from the same box. Unfortunately, I can't say much more than that, unless anyone opens a package and finds a fully stocked lab.

Probably you've already been able to guess as much, but here's the kicker. I have a box here that controlled someone's mind, altered their behavior, and made them obsessed with someone else. That toxin isn't present in this box. As far as I can tell, there's nothing wrong with this very lovely sweater featuring a moose and a tree.

I'm out of science to do here, so I'm wondering... Some of you guys out there know a thing or two about... magic, for lack of a better word, right?

Any takers?

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[greenisnteasy]

[He barks out a laugh, surprised and warmed, strangely.]

Oh, whew. That's a relief. I hate it when pretty women throw themselves at me. It's been a real problem.

[He's not insulted, though, and he comes closer again, returning his focus to the sweater.]

Points for bravery go to you. Everyone else has been too afraid to touch it. So, what do you think? Spell's past its expiration date? That'd be consistent with the short-living toxins.

[hark_and_hush]

[ Well, she's already affected by a much worse curse and hers isn't so temporary. ]

I've been known to face down a few lofty foes. [ She's joking. Mostly. ]

Could be an expiration date or more likely, it's one use only. Some items have permanent effects, but some just hit the first person to touch them. If you want magic, maybe we need one that hasn't been touched.

[greenisnteasy]

[Yeah, see? The other ones were just big babies.]

Good thing you brought yours over then. Just be careful, because I can guarantee that this one will have some kind of fun side effect.

[hark_and_hush]

[ She takes her own box out and puts it on the table. ]

Well, we know it's set to do... something. Do you want to examine it first or shall I just... jump in?