[iStone] We Didn't Start The Fire - 17/7

[achievementhunter]

I realize that the urge to burn everything within the immediate vicinity is both primal and paramount, for some of you. Consider me a fervent supporter of such actions- please, continue to set this world aflame.




That said, I do have one, small request.

[Golly. Chara's off to yet another cheerful start, here. Clearly, unnervingly chipper announcements should become a monthly flavor- something new to stir the pot every time.]

It would be delightful if you could attempt some self-restraint upon Umui's shores for the next few days. There are multiple parties who would appreciate it. For example, I am highly interested in cataloging the flowers growing on its shores. Once I've collected that data?

I'll request marshmallows.

For anyone interested in assisting with this investigation, I shall be making my way through the already explored sections of the island throughout the next week. Experience in botany is not required; I have multiple books on the subject for those that require a guide.

Just let me know as soon as possible. It would be best to collect this information quickly- you know.

[Their tone is so dry, they're surprised someone hasn't tried to set fire to it yet.]

Before our windowof opportunity goes up in flames.

Comments

[yourattention]

Oh please. I took the data and then we burned it all down.

[It's only science if you write it down, after all.]

But if you're going to be a dick about it, you can't have it.

[achievementhunter]

I'm not interested in Joan d'Arc's 500-year-old science fair report, Brent. Have you considered that said science fair reports have continuously indicated this illness is associated with the flowers, and that identifying them may provide a greater clue than the ramblings of mostly clueless, dying people?

[Anyone can write a book- Stephanie Meyers did. It's only science if you use your brain, Connor.]

But if you're going to be a dick about it, you can't have it.

[yourattention]

We started taking note of what flowers we were seeing after we realized there's no way for them to be pollinated, so yeah. Way ahead of you.

[He's not actually stupid. Besides, he went with Shion and Shion is an ex-botanist.]

But burning them also yielded important data: they're not normal flowers, so I doubt just identifying them is going to do much. Like, knowing they're primroses doesn't do shit all if they're not actually primroses, just some kind of parasitic disease taking the form of primroses.

[counterblows]

[Oh, good. Now there's a child lecturing them on the rocks. Why are there so many children here.]

For the record, I was opposed to setting bombs in the buildings.

[achievementhunter]

I wasn't. [L o l.] It's simply a matter of stripping this place bare, first. Then?

I believe I have four more plastic explosives, myself. Umui shall become... lit.

[counterblows]

Yeah, that might take a little while. Seeing as we don't actually know how deep these flowers get.

[Hence the, uh, bomb plan. Slightly drier:]

Did someone give those to you, or are you just the world's youngest demolitionist?

[solperierat]

[After the relative disaster of their last conversation, Ed is very much tempted to just let this go without response.]

[His resolve on that lasts about three seconds.]

I can help out. Given how things have been going, knowing more botany will probably be worth it.

And I'm bringing you those gloves.

[achievementhunter]

It certainly seems to be proving very pertinent, the longer our stay.

[Neutral agreement-- for that part.]

And I am not accepting those gloves. Waste your favors all you wish.

[solperierat]

It doesn't take me so much energy as to make it a waste, kiddo.

[postictal]

Still no word on whether these are...normal flowers or something - uh, else.

[So just a...warning? Comment? Before everyone goes cataloguing them? Or setting them on fire, not naming any names, Connor, Lup?]

[achievementhunter]

Anyone stupid enough to touch these ones with the amount of information currently floating about is on their own.

[So like... probably most people? Probably most people.]]

[postictal]

I don't think anybody wants a repeat of last month.

[HELLO CHARA DO YOU REMEMBER POISONING YOURSELF BY TOUCHING REGULAR-ASS FLOWERS WITH YOUR BARE HANDS BECAUSE TIM SURE DOES]

[vagabone]

[The Mysterious Voice From The Stone he's hearing sounds awfully young...]

I'm pretty sure I'm way past catching anything, so if you want to take it easy and let me explore the plague island for you, I'm okay with that!

[achievementhunter]

You may certainly assist, if that is what you wish, but come now. If this island is infectious, I've already traveled there. It is far too late for caution.

[Sorry boo child death is imminent.]

[vagabone]

[Ha ha he's the only one who won't die to flowers, isn't he.]

You never know! You might have been lucky the first time. How about I find myself a notebook and make some nice sketches for you instead?

[lightlessfuture]

CAN-HELP

WANT-TO-LEARN

[ That same flat, almost mechanical tone is distinctive in itself.

And, after a pause: ]

BETTER-THAN-LAST-TIME-I-THINK

[ Is...is that an attempt at a joke? It might be. Is the Knight developing an awful sense of humor? They might be. ]

[achievementhunter]

[Is that an attempt at a joke? Chara certainly thinks so. And with no reason to discourage a developing sense of morbid humor, they laugh. Look, Knight! You did a funny!]

Absolutely. I look forward to teaching you more.

[attheclocktower]

I can help. [ Needs to help. Needs to get off her butt and do something after sulking for so long. ] Shion could probably help too, if he hasn't said anything already. He's really good with plants.

[achievementhunter]

Of course. [They had heard Shion's announcement, prior. Assistance from someone with relevant qualifications is more than welcome.] Your assistance and Shion's is appreciated, Aster.

[hellawrath]

[Oh boy, here's one kid she can't get to stay off that island by impressing upon them that it's kind of creepy and may be dangerous. Pretty much entirely the opposite, actually. Which is unfortunately why she can't quite keep the fondness out of her mock-offended tone.]

Now listen, I didn't invent the Stones for you to at me like this, you half-pint flower dork.

[achievementhunter]

[Oh, look at that. One of their two favorite arsonists, right on the heels of the other. How blessed.]

Calling people out on their vague blogging? Rude. Maybe if you didn't want to be called out, you wouldn't potentially set an entire island on fire.

[cacoethes_mori]

[Foster recognises Chara's childish voice well enough. That's the only thing about Herbert's mind poison... it's nice having a quasi usable memory. Sometimes.

But speaking of usable:]

I am yours to use.

[achievementhunter]

[W o w Foster. Have you ever considered that it sounds super fucking creepy when you say it like that????]

Good. I expect you to be on your best behavior, then. [Chara, meanwhile, is delighted. First death, now a necromancer. Watch out gods they're coming to claim the title of Death for themself.]

[savedbyasong]

I can help if you need it. [Though they sound like they have it covered. But on the flip side didn't they announce not too long ago that they had poisoned themselves on Ziziphus?

Probably shouldn't let them do this alone.]

I'd be interested in seeing your books if you wouldn't mind. I am unsure what you require marshmallows for, I'm not sure we have the means to make them even if we asked the Story Teller for ingredients.

[achievementhunter]

[Wow, you get poisoned by flowers four one time, and suddenly no one let's you forget about it. That's all water under the bridge, Shion- could've happened to anyone.]

Aster mentioned you would, yes. I'd be happy to have you review them.

And I'm sure the Storyteller can handle a request for readymade marshmallows. No ingredients required.