maskormenace | [02] Video; Backdated to Friday May 1st

[ Hey, everyone. It's Walt. You may remember this guy from such videos as drunk posting in his underwear. But in case you don't (and hopefully you don't), Walt is fully clothed this time. He still looks every bit as weary as his video debut, but at least he isn't drunk. That's a plus. ]

I apologize in advance for any inconvenience. It seems as though the Heropa pharmacy was caught up in whatever chaos erupted in the city and suffered some damages. We will be closed until further notice, but I will be doing my best to ensure prescriptions still get out to everyone who used my pharmacy to have them filled. We have a sister pharmacy that has temporarily taken on accounts here in Heropa. Though if it's more convenient for imPorts, I can have things forwarded to the other imPort cities.

Repairs have already begun, so I don't anticipate us being closed for over a couple weeks. If anyone wants to offer their assistance in helping rebuild the damaged sections, it would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise, I hope everyone has been well and continues to be well now that the worst of this is all behind us.

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[ Walt leans in, squinting at the screen to read the card before he smiles. ]

Flash? Is it related to Kid Flash, perhaps? He offered his assistance as well. What a nice, young gentleman he was.

He did, did he? He's not a bad guy.

[A little grating sometimes, maybe. But Riku nods, remembering the question.]

Impulse has similar powers, yeah. Being able to move at superspeed. That's why our claim is that we can deliver things faster than anyone else. One of my powers, I can't move like him, but I can open portals.

Who needs a vehicle when you can have imPort powers?

[ Walt offers a chuckle. ]

It sounds like you two are quite a team. You and this Impulse fellow.

Well, that's it, right? Sometimes I have to take the bus if it's to a place I'm not familiar with, but I'm figuring it out. And... yeah, you could say that. He's a good kid.

It is a good way to get in practice. You know, just in case the day comes when you'll need it. Like more dragon attacks.

[ Walt frowns, hoping there are no more dragon attacks. ]

Uh... yeah. Heh, I'm not sure we'll have anymore of those. Crematia's gone, so...

Funny thing about this world, though. You never know what it'll bring next.

That's true. Well, that could be good or bad.

I do hope it brings you some good at some point.

[ Maybe a friend from home or a new friend. Riku does deserve some good in his new life here. ]

Same to you, man. Really. Like... no more blown up work buildings.

[ Walt laughs. ]

I hope this is only a one time deal. If it happens again, well, I'll really have to question my luck.

It'd be suspicious if it happened again, wouldn't it? Like someone was targeting you.

It would be. Though it's possible that they wouldn't be targeting me specifically -- but what they hope to gain from the pharmacy. A lot of medications wound up missing after this explosion.

There are people who will do whatever it takes to obtain drugs, unfortunately. I suppose after all of this, the best thing I can do would be to tighten security.

Right. I can see that. Those things are pretty valuable.

Let me know if you ever need a part-time guard, okay? I've got a pretty open schedule. Deliveries don't take long.

Would you? That might actually be a fantastic idea, if you wouldn't mind. I'll talk to my superiors and see if we can get you on the payroll.

Sure, I'd be up for it. You're a friend, so... I'd like to help out.

[ A pause.

A surprised pause. ]

You really think of me like that? As...a friend?

Sure. We talk fairly often, and we get along, so we're friends. You sound startled.

I suppose I'm just surprised.

[ He pauses and then adds as an afterthought warmly: ]

And honored.

Walt, there are better people than me who you're probably friends with. But thanks.