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[hellosirs]

[ Angus waves into the camera, polite and a little nervous despite himself. It's been a while since he's done one of these! He's broadcasting from his bedroom, which is impeccably neat, full of stacks of library books (mostly true crime fiction) and covered in wrestling posters.]

Um, hello! I recently got back from a... well, I assume it was some kind of porter mishap, and I think my 'powers', so to speak, have changed a bit. I used to be able to just generate my detective gear out of nowhere, but I can't anymore, so...

I was wondering if anybody knew where I'd be able to buy some equipment? I'm missing a magnifying glass, lockpicking kit, a grappling hook, and... I know this is a long shot, but a miniature wrist-mounted crossbow would come in handy. Just for self-defense!

[ He's never been any good at ending these things. How do you sign off politely? ]

... uh... Thank you for your help, goodbye!

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[journalkeeper]

Angus, I'm so glad to see you.

[ And she does look, really glad to see him? and almost like she's about to cry? She's had a long week and it's nice to see her Very Good Boy. ]

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[fehus]

[this kid is incredibly adorable? have a soft looking dude with long hair]

Uhh, it sort of sounds like you just asked the network for help with your jewel heist?

[hellosirs]

[ What's worse than unintentionally disappearing on your moon-mom-slash-boss without saying a word? SEEING HER LIKE THIS, PLEASE DON'T CRY MA'AM, OH GOD ]

Madame Director! I'm very glad to see you too, I'm sorry for disappearing so abruptly! I would have said something if I'd been able to!

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[shittywizard]

[ About ten minutes after Angus' post goes up, Taako's knocking on his door. ]

[hellosirs]

[ ANGUS IS HORRIFIED ]

Ohmygosh.

No, no! If anything, I'd use that stuff to prevent jewel heists! I'm a detective!

[fehus]

Like the PI kind or the police kind? 'Cuz one of those would help out with a jewel heist.

[hellosirs]

[ The door is thrown open mid-knock, and Angus is practically bouncing on his heels in the doorway. ]

Taako! Sir, hello! I just got back a little while ago, I didn't know you were home!

[hellosirs]

Um... I guess the PI kind, since the police won't work with me?

[fehus]

That's the jewel thief one!

[hellosirs]

I'm not a jewel thief! I'd investigate jewel thievery, that's totally the opposite!

[shittywizard]

[ Taako's got small vines throughout his braid, almost like they were at some point growing there, and he looks like he just ran up the stairs. ]

Yeah, I, uh—I wasn't, I just got home.

[fehus]

Okay, okay.

[makes easy easy gestures with his palm]

-- Actually answering your question now: I've only gotten equipment like, tailor-made here. There's no Big Al's Wild'n'Crazy Battle Emporium that I know of. Cisco Ramon is the guy who made my shield.

[hellosirs]

[ ... Wait, did he actually run home because of...? ]

I-I'm sorry for disappearing for a few days, I think I missed a magic lesson, I would have left a note if I could!

[hellosirs]

[ Angus nods thoughtfully to himself. That makes sense, the Costcos here barely had anything compared to Fantasy Costco back home, they didn't even stock basic weaponry! ]

Huh! Neat. Does he take commissions?

[shittywizard]

[ In fairness, Garyl did most of the running. ]

No, it's cool, lessons were definitely cancelled anyway.

[fehus]

Yeah. Hold on...

[the camera goes all sea-sick shaky for a bit, and then refocuses on -- a rather cool looking viking shield of some kind of upgraded material, black with a fehu rune drawn over it]

I like, mostly use it as a tv tray honestly, 'cuz I'm a healer and forget it half the time, but also it's amazing?

[hellosirs]

Yeah, I heard there was a big... thing. With Archie, and, um, lots of plants? Like, a lot of plants.

Speaking of which, sir, you've got, uh... something in your...?

[ He kinda points at Taako's braid, hoping he gets the message. ] Unless those are decorations, I mean!

[shittywizard]

Ugh. [ He pulls at one of the longer vines, yanking it until it snaps free. ]

Yeah, that keeps happening. So, hey, fun story, you remember the Philosopher's Stone?

[hellosirs]

[ Angus winces. He doesn't know if that actually hurt, but it didn't look pleasant! ]

... Yyyyyyyyyes? Is this going where I think it's going?

[shittywizard]

Well, that depends on where you think it's going, but probably.

[hellosirs]

Oh wow, sir! That is very impressive, the craftsmanship is excellent! But please don't forget your shield if you get into fights, you can't heal anybody if you get badly hurt!

Is this Cisco person a blacksmith? Would he be comfortable with something smaller and more intricate?

[hellosirs]

Judging by all the comments and stuff on Madame Director's post earlier this week, I thought it sounded an awful lot like the Gaia Sash, but... I guess the stone would work, if Archie really liked plants? How did it even get here, though?!

[fehus]

I think he's actually more into doing intricate gadgets. He probably makes grappling hooks in his sleep.

[he smiles. the concern is kind of sweet, and also very pragmatic. he has a feeling that's what this kid is about, really]

-- You don't have to call me sir. Magnus is fine.

[hellosirs]

[ INSERT MENTAL RECORD-SCRATCH NOISE HERE ]

Magnus? Really?

[fehus]

Rhymes with Swag-ness. Really.