Message 01. Technicolor Animals 101

[unrecovered]

[The video flickers on to show both Wash and North in what looks like one of the hotel rooms. It’s far enough away that it’s obvious they’ve set it up on a flat surface somewhere. Wash is still wearing his helmet; old habits die very hard.]

Hey. Does anyone know anything about these Dream Eater things? We know they can fight and that you can make them from little rainbow pieces; aside from that, I’ve got nothing.

[There’s a squeak from offscreen, and Wash looks over-] Hey, get over here. [-and leans out of the frame.]

[North, meanwhile, has his helmet off, because all things considered, this area’s probably safe and he can let his guard down a bit. ]

Also, do they all carry loose change or something? It’s an odd way of making money.

[He glances over at Wash.]

Everything alright, Wash?

Yeah, fine, just- c’mere!

[There’s more squeaking offscreen, and finally Wash leans back into the frame, pulling his bat into his lap. The bat squeaks piteously, and it’s pretty obvious that one wing is bandaged.]

Is there a vet around here, or someone who knows how to take care of this? [He gestures at the bandage.] I can do this much, but that’s about it.

[Responses will come from both Wash (unrecovered) and North (brodakota).]

Comments

[DING DING DING WE HAVE A WINNER]

[shadearchivist]

Potions are capable of healing injuries to varying extents. They may or may not work on dream eaters; I haven't had the opportunity to check for myself. Healing should work regardless.

[brodakota]

So, it's like a video game potion? It's not going to turn the bat into a frog or anything?

[shadearchivist]

I don't have experience with potions that do those things, but I wouldn't discount their existence. That said, if something is just labeled as a potion, then it's specifically for healing.

[brodakota]

So, it'll just heal the wound instantly?

[That's definitely new.]

[shadearchivist]

Near instantly. Basic potions can only help one recover so much.

[brodakota]

Wow. I wish we had some of these back home. It sure would make things easier.

[shadearchivist]

What do you do for injuries where you come from?

[brodakota]

Well, depending on the injury, usually just a bandage or something like that. If it's really bad, there's biofoam, which seals up the injury.

[And now we've reached the part where Megan shows off her meager knowledge of Halo.]

[shadearchivist]

Hopefully you'll get on well with the kind of medicine available here.

[brodakota]

Well, if it heals instantly, I don't mind a bit. It's probably a lot nicer than biofoam or anything like that.

HE WAS TALKING ABOUT D&D OKAY

[unrecovered]

Hey, a frog might be an improvement.

[The bat squeaks in alarm and Wash shakes his head, reaching for the bag on the bed behind him.] I'm kidding. [He pulls the glass jar full of liquid that he received from the Google out and holds it up.] Is this what you're talking about?

[shadearchivist]

Yes, that would be it. Healing tends to be less expensive in the long run, provided you can manage the magic, but potions are good in a pinch.

I give up. Autocorrect hates me.

[unrecovered]

Well, magic doesn't exist where we're from, so I guess we're sticking with potions.

[Not that the idea that there's a drink that can cure wounds instantly isn't mind-blowing all on its own.]

[shadearchivist]

I could come offer my services as a healer, if you'd rather save it.

[unrecovered]

We've already got someone coming, but thanks for the offer.

[shadearchivist]

You're quite welcome.