二十一 ; èr shí yī

[getsomesleep]

It is, I feel, my duty to warn the populace that Souji-jūn is keeping what I can only describe as sense-scouring poison in his shop. He will tell you that it is candy, but you must not believe him. I barely escaped with my tongue.

In other matters, Above-gūniang, I have some errands that are uniquely suited to your skills; if I may see you on this subject, I shall gladly offer payment for your trouble.

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[dragonking.livejournal.com]

[Wat.]

[ruby-nova.livejournal.com]

Sense-scouring poison? What, like red-hots?

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

Yellow, in fact.

[ruby-nova.livejournal.com]

Were they spicy or sour?

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

It is difficult to describe the experience as a flavor. It most closely resembled biting down on some irate wasps.

[ruby-nova.livejournal.com]

That doesn't sound good at all! But I know some people like candies like that. I'll stick with sweet ones.

I'm Nova, by the way.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

A please, gui-Nova. It is good to know that I am not alone in my preference.

[azhdarchidae.livejournal.com]

'Poison'?

What do you want?

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

It certainly was no sweet.

Nothing that is of interest to the public eye. You have ample landing room by our house, I seem to recall.

[azhdarchidae.livejournal.com]

Why, did he give you a Warhead? Or Toxic Waste? I want to see.

The one with the shaggy roof and the little pasture?

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

I am sure that nothing will please the villain more than to recount the tale.

Indeed, near the edge of Melee Island. If it is no inconvenience.

[azhdarchidae.livejournal.com]

Oh, yeah, me in a candy store...

Eh. All right. If you're sure the shaggy stuff won't get blown off. There's a lot of wind when I land.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

There is ample room for your head to slip in. Please do not trouble yourself over any disturbances that you may cause in the shop. Souji-jūn does like his entertainment.

The house is sturdily built, I assure you, despite mysterious warning signs to the contrary.

[azhdarchidae.livejournal.com]

I'm sure he does. It's probably best for everyone if hardly anyone's there at the time.

I'll see if I can fit it into my schedule.

[coughcoughshank.livejournal.com]

It was a Super Lemon! They're kind of like Warheads.

[longnosedliar.livejournal.com]

Super Lemon? So it's super sour?

[...]

DAITOU, DAITOU! We should have a sour candy eating contest! Whoever can keep the most in their mouth for the longest wins!

[coughcoughshank.livejournal.com]

We should! As long as I don't have to buy all the candy myself.

[longnosedliar.livejournal.com]

Okay! Well, I don't have much money, but candy's pretty cheap... what would be the prize? More candy?

[coughcoughshank.livejournal.com]

We could... but that seems kind of boring. I'll have to think of something better, unless you have any ideas.

[azhdarchidae.livejournal.com]

Hmm. Are they as strong?

How big are they?

[coughcoughshank.livejournal.com]

A little stronger, I think. And a touch bigger, and more round.

[azhdarchidae.livejournal.com]

Really?

Hmm.

[coughcoughshank.livejournal.com]

They're really good, if you like that sort of thing~

[azhdarchidae.livejournal.com]

I might. Not sure if I can taste sour.

[coughcoughshank.livejournal.com]

Come by the shop, I'll give you one to try for free.

[azhdarchidae.livejournal.com]

Well then.

Been a while since I went into the Bazaar.

[lingeringlegacy]

Which shop is it?

[coughcoughshank.livejournal.com]

It's the sweets shop, and it's not mine, Chibiusa-san runs it.

And just because he doesn't like the taste doesn't mean it's poison

[lingeringlegacy]

Souji, is it? I suppose it is best to get all sides of the story. What happened, really?

[coughcoughshank.livejournal.com]

He doesn't like sweet things, so I gave him a candy that wasn't sweet! He didn't say he didn't like sour things either.

[lingeringlegacy]

If there is really allegation on poisoning, we can get the Watch's Miss Rosalind to examine. But if it's a misunderstanding, I guess it's up to you and Huo to sort out.

[coughcoughshank.livejournal.com]

I would never try to poison Huo-san, I swear it!

[crowsloveapples.livejournal.com]

Daitou doesn't give people poison.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

Nonetheless, I suggest that gui-Apple be cautious.

[spandexisyouth]

...Poison? I would not think the candy store would have poison. Chibiusa has more sense than that!

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

Perhaps it is a question of the exact definition of poison.

[spandexisyouth]

Poison is something that makes someone sick or die, used with malicious intent! Chibiusa would never stock such a thing!

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

While dying seems extreme, I have little doubt that I could find use for that substance in warfare.

[spandexisyouth]

That is not nice to say about her candy, though.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

No doubt most of the candy is wholesome. It is only a small selection which may benefit one who wishes to contaminate water supplies.

[spandexisyouth]

It cannot contaminate the water because it is candy and Chibiusa would never stock something that was actually harmful because that is not who she is at all!

[pinkmoonrabbit.livejournal.com]

Poison? There's no way Dai-chan would do that! My shop is good and sweet!

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

It is by no means my intention to sully gui-Chibiusa's good name. I may only recommend that she have a word with her employee.

[pinkmoonrabbit.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't hire anyone who'd poison candy!

[poisondango.livejournal.com]

Sounds fun.

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

I believe that it was, for certain parties.

[longnosedliar.livejournal.com]

It really is just a candy, Huo. You should be careful what you say, or else the Watch might come and try to take Daitou away!

[getsome-sleep.livejournal.com]

Might they? How terrible. It was certainly no more my intention, than his was to poison me.