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[xth_gambler]

[Luxord is not very comfortable with these 'phones' that people use here. They're like Gummiphones but more complex and troublesome. What's worse, at the moment his is very hard to operate. For instance, he intended to set up an audio post, and believes he has. Instead there is a video of Luxord. Sort of. To those that know him it will look mostly like Luxord. For everyone else, well, haven't you ever wanted to watch one of those overly detailed Play Arts figures come to life? Because that's what is on screen, right down to the articulated arms and joints, and hands frozen into certain positions.

You want uncanny valley? The plastic man doesn't blink. Instead it's like the detail of his eyes goes away, replaced by a closed-eyes face, and then back. Too fast for even super speed to see anything MOVE. Just open eyes. Eyes blinking closed. Open eyes. Creepy. Worse is his mouth, that moves a bit like old fashioned video game or cartoon characters. Closed to open a little, open a lot, and back. Lots of times. LIke it's painted on.

Truth of the matter was that his awkwardly shaped and plastic hands accidentally hit video feed instead of audio only, and so the camera has him at a strange angle, and moves around jerkily as he attempts to gesture within his very limited range of motion. But hey, at least he's still life-sized.]

Forgive me for the intrusion while everyone is so clearly so excitedly engaged in the most recent amusement that this world has cooked up for us without any clear sense of supervision to control its over-eager bluster. However I have found myself in a position of needing recommendations on a proper cleaning solution for plastic collectibles, one which will not dissolve the plastic or the paint. It seems I've unwittingly come into possession of a rather impressive collection there of and until such time as this issue is remedied, I do still wish to preserve the mint condition of it.

[In other words, help, somebody spilled jam upon him and he needs to clean up.]

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[am_i_a_monster]

[Abigail decides to communicate by text, because the video is a bit unsettling and she knows how it feels to have people look at her and be bothered by her scars. She doesn't want to look at him in the same way.]

Warm water mixed with a small amount of vinegar might work. Or a gentle soap and water.
Don't use hot water.
Or go to a store that sells action figures and ask them if they sell cleaning solutions.

[xth_gambler]

No hot water? Intriguing. I would no think that cool water would be of value against jam.

[Still he clearly doesn't know that the video is on.]

Unfortunately at this juncture I do not believe a trip out to acquire professional advice or supplies will be viable for me.

[am_i_a_monster]

Warm water is fine.  Just not too hot.  As long as it's not hot enough to melt the paint or the plastic.
Use a towel and pat dry.  Don't use any heat methods of drying.

People here are used to the sight of imports who are non-human.  If you're not comfortable going out, you could always order online or call - without using the video.

Video -> Audio

[xth_gambler]

Video? I did not...

[He sees the red light now. And Luxord curses in Spanish. He picked up a few things in the Caribbean.]

I am, more or less, human. This is not as I normally appear. This is a result of the curse going on.

[His head turns to the side, clearly speaking to someone off camera.]

Blacno, please turn this off.

[There's a white finger, briefly, before it changes to audio.]

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[am_i_a_monster]

Sorry you got caught up in that.   
I've been lucky enough to have this one skip me, so far. 
For what it's worth, these things usually don't last long and so much strange stuff happens here that most people will understand.
Are you alright, other than the change in appearance?

Still Audio, typing is hard for him

[xth_gambler]

I am well aware.

And I am plastic.

[bifroster]

[Old fashioned video games and movies? Horrible animation and bad details? This girl was born in that era and lived it. She's not weirded out by his appearance at all.]

Vinegar mixed with some water should work. Or, soap and water.

[xth_gambler]

[Who is this child and how dare she speak to him?]

How much vinegar to water?

[He has to give the nobodies VERY specific orders]

[bifroster]

[She is Jane Foster, future astrophysicist and she plays with plastic toys before breakfast.]

Equal ratios. If you are going to use soap, go with liquid, and one drop to about a cup of water. Or eight fluid ounces.

[xth_gambler]

You are a very bright child, aren't you?

[Bright children tend to be problematic.]

[bifroster]

It depends upon what you think 'bright' is.

[She's getting 'ugh she's a pest' vibes from him big time.]

[xth_gambler]

[Just a little. And it's not personal. It's how often children foil plans.]

Intelligent ahead of your years.

[bifroster]

I'll take that as a compliment.

[She is still giving him a slight stink-eye.]

Did you make a mess in the kitchen?

[xth_gambler]

Not the kitchen. The collectibles, as I said.

[Of himself. There is jam everywhere on his feet.]

[bifroster]

[Jane frowned for a moment and then her expression became one of realization.]

How did you manage that? Jars are hard enough to open for normal sized hands!

[xth_gambler]

[Oh dear, smart child. And what does she mean? Is he not a full grown man, if plastic?]

Are you suggesting there is something wrong with my hands?

video;

[heliophilic]

[Well now ain't that a sight. M is almost impressed at how easily the living figure on the screen bluffs.

If only his video wasn't on.]

Well that would entirely depend upon what's mucked up your.... collection in the first place.

[M isn't totally cruel. He can play along too.]

[xth_gambler]

It would appear to be raspberry jam. One of my compatriots, Weiss, is quite clumsy.

[heliophilic]

I'm sure he is. Tell him no food near your collection next time.

Have you tried sticking the jammed figure in warm water? That should help dislodge a chunk of it.

[He really wants to watch this guy dunk his arm or whatever in water while easily lying to him some more.

In fairness, it is valid advice.]

[xth_gambler]

[Like he would use warm water while still talking to someone.]

I'll see about attempting that method.

[heliophilic]

[Oh come on. He's being helpful!]

Don't wait too long, or it'll get harder to get out.

[xth_gambler]

Get out? It would be more accurate to say ‘get off’, would it not? Surely long term exposure of jam to plastic would not have too much of a negative impact, save for the jam getting firmer and harder to clean off I suppose

[heliophilic]

Jam does harden in the air, and if your collection is as expensive as you claim, I'm sure they've got all these little points of articulation.

The jam gets in there.

[xth_gambler]

[Sadly there are FAR less points of articulation than he would really prefer. But he’s making do.]

None are at risk from the location of the jam, I assure you. But thank you for the concern.

[heliophilic]

De nada.

Has your friend learned his sticky lesson, or do you have revenge plans?