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[ferriswheelsandfootball]

Who: John Sheppard and you!
Username: Pegasus
Warnings: (cw: emetophobia, arachnophobia, bugs, bees, body horror from the prompt A New Spin from the TDM, implied hallucination, gaslighting)



[The video is of John hastily setting up the screen so that it’s full-body. He’s in one of the ADI offices, which means that his crab arm is clearly visible. But what’s also visible, to some, is that he’s being slowly covered in multi-colored candy coating. The shiny, sugary shell has worked its way up from his normal arm, and has spread through most of his face and mouth and one of his eyes. His movements are slow, stiff. It’s progressed pretty far at this point, and he looks like an escapee from Willy Wonka’s. His voice might sound a little weird because it’s covering his mouth, or it could just be nothing at all and John is just so convinced he’s even making his voice sound weird.]

Word of warning, don’t eat the bug candy in the canteen. Also, can you see this?

[OOC: Feel free to have your character see or not see the effects!]

Comments

[abrightboy]

What I can’t see is how anyone here still needs to be told not to sample the weird stuff in boutique stores around here.

[ferriswheelsandfootball]

It looked good for like, a second, okay?

[rainestorms]

[Raine took a moment to squint at John. Their eyesight already isn't great even with glasses, but paired with how tired they seem it takes them a moment to realise what's going on.]

Huh. Eda and I have eaten things from that place. Neither of us are candy-coated..... yet.

[There's a pause.]

Maybe I should go check on her. Do... you need help?

[ferriswheelsandfootball]

Don’t eat the mealworms, then.

[Please stay safe, Raine and Eda.]

Probably should, just in case.

I-I don’t know, actually. Like, it’s hard to move, and here’s hoping it’s just temporary. I’ve eaten cursed food here before—not on purpose, okay—and it usually fades out.

It just…sucks until then.

[rainestorms]

[There's another very long pause. They're trying to recall if the have, and they're trying to decide if they should ask about helping him again.

I'd need to ask Eda about the meal.. Worms...

[They sigh.]

Are you. Sure you don't need help?

[setthetone]

I'm gonna start spraying you with a water bottle.

[ferriswheelsandfootball]

I’d be careful with anything else from there.

[There’s a beat, and he sounds a little more lost.]

Honestly I don’t know what anyone could do for me right now. I mean, I’d like some help, but…

I just hope this doesn’t get worse?

[ferriswheelsandfootball]

I didn’t do it on purpose!

[>:v

He will claw your shoes when you least expect it.]

[video] un: cupkate

[bossyboiler]

Forget the water bottle, I'm going to buy a super soaker just for you.

Can you wipe or pull it off?

[setthetone]

[John, you touch those shoes and he'll full-on Avatar himself just to beat your ass. Do you know what those cost.

For now he'll just heave a sigh but drop whatever he was doing anyway to grab his emergency bag.]

Where are you? Can you breathe all right? Any other symptoms than the surface spread?

You know, just for the record? Calling medical should be a priority before the PSA, not that I don't appreciate it.

[ferriswheelsandfootball]

[Look if he's gonna get his ass beat for it anyway he might as well chew on them next]

Office near the canteen, and yeah, I can breathe okay. It seems to be on the surface only.

I didn't call for help cause I don't think there's much you can possibly do, honestly! Unless you know how to combat magic?

[ferriswheelsandfootball]

Thanks, Kate, I appreciate it.

No, it's on there pretty good. It's either covering the skin or it is the skin.

[bossyboiler]

You're welcome!

Why did you eat it?

[ferriswheelsandfootball]

Cause it looked good. I normally don't eat stuff like that.

[But he was curious. And possessing cat instincts. Therefore bugs seemed acceptable.]

[bossyboiler]

Maybe here isn't the best place to try new things?

(OTA really) un: ceasetherain | Video

[wewillwewill]

[ There are far too many people opting for hosing John down for his own good. Elidibus publishes a small footnote of advice. ]

Pray refrain from water-based solutions to Lt. Colonel Sheppard. I doubt his current composition would react kindly to it.

[ Yes, his features DO look intrigued despite his warning. And also yes, he doesn't look like he's making a quip at the man's expense. There is some concern that someone might try to spray John down with water.

He's seen more foolish actions in his long life. ]

That is quite the fascinating effect. Do you find your mind still clear? How difficult is it to speak? How fast is it advancing?

[ A pause. ]

I'm inclined to agree you should have reported to the doctors first, though I appreciate the warning.

[ferriswheelsandfootball]

It probably isn't, you're right.

I'd like to say I learned my lesson, but I also said that the last time, so...

[ferriswheelsandfootball]

Wait, you don't think that I'm all--that the candy is--that I would melt if they sprayed actual water on me?

[Bruh he did not even consider the possibility like thanks for the new fear]

I--yeah, my mind is fine, I--it's a little difficult to speak, honestly...and it's pretty slow, but nothing is stopping it?

I don't think a doctor can do anything, really...

[wewillwewill]

[ You're welcome. Just keeping the knowledge fear filled real. But seriously. Don't spray water on John right now guys! Elidibus tilts his head to the side as if thinking on the matter in more depth. ]

It is certainly a possibility. But my ability to tell you for certain is limited.

[ Mostly because he's not there. And also because it'd be a waste of carefully farmed resources when there's a perfectly good doctor, John, who probably has a biopsy punch ready. ]

Fortunately you are indoors and the likelihood of being exposed to sugar dissolving fluids is minimal.

[ John will get a brief, patient look. You know. The kind that therapists give when their patients are possibly trying to spell out their fears/concerns/reluctance to take a step toward a helpful resource. ]

Perhaps the modern medicine of this star would not be capable of reversing the symptoms, but would they not at least be capable of telling you of the mundane risks you face while affected?

[rainestorms]

I could maybe help you wash it off? Or... lick it off? That seems... odd. And it might taste bad.

I could do something else, but it might not work. And I.. would hate to use magic on somebody who doesn't want it.

[Namely, they can transmute things with their magic, but with how things are now? Things are weird. They scratch their chin, and try to think of something else.]

I.. I'm not sure. Sorry.

[ferriswheelsandfootball]

[There is so much fear here, buddy. Please enjoy.]

I mean, I guess that's...good, as long as I stay away from water?

[Oh man, now he's second-guessing everything, there's so many more awful possibilities he didn't even think of before...]

Minimal. That's great. Great.

[Guess he's gonna have to get with Carter after all.]

I-yeah, you're right.

[Grumble, mumble.]

[ferriswheelsandfootball]

[Raine p l e a s e]

I don't...think it'll wash off. Actually water in general might be bad now that Elidibus mentioned it but--I really, really don't want anyone licking it off, thanks.

And I don't wanna know what it tastes like...

What do you think you could do? I wouldn't mind magic but who knows if it'll backfire...plus you'd have to refuel fear.

[wewillwewill]

[ Not as satisfying as a meal from a non-patroned person bu-- I MEAN. ]

That shouldn't be too difficult indoors.

[ Wanna bet how it's going to seem like everyone's carrying a water bottle, drinking from a fountain or talking about leaks in the roof from the last rain? Well anyway. Elidibus might not be one to show overt expressions but he does smile faintly and nod. ]

I believe it is better than living in fear of what might be. Should you need someone talk to about your experience or other troubles, my door is ever open.

[rainestorms]

[Okay listen they know that it was weird but it's a candy coating. It was an obvious option.]

I don't want to lick anybody either. Trust me.

[there's an awkward pause.]

I can transmutate things with some of my magic. This can range anywhere from changing matter's composition to destroying matter. But I've never tried it on... People before. Especially not candy coated people...

Also, it involves a lot of whistling.

[setthetone]

Okay, first of all? I've been treating people around here since before you arrived. And I've had some success in mitigating the effects of magical effects in the past. And I remember not being all that useless to you after certain trips you took to the park.

[Is that childish? Absolutely. But he's also feeling insulted by that assessment, especially with all the hours he sinks into his attempts, feeble as they may be.]

Stay there, don't touch anything and don't touch anyone. I'm on my way.