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[leftbehindagain]

[This is becoming a rather tiring tradition, but only in the sense that the Trumps keep making it necessary. Naoki's not one to leave people hurting if he can do something about it.]

All right, who else needs a mercury poisoning antidote?

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[dreamingking]

I suspect that it would do me good. I don't feel the effects of poisoning, but I did encounter the reason you're asking.

[leftbehindagain]

It can't hurt to make sure. The most urgent cases have been addressed, but I wanted to make sure everyone else is all right while I'm at it.

[Yes, 'urgent' includes Magnus.]

[dreamingking]

You have my appreciation, and Magnus's as well for the aid.

[Yes, he's been checking on his favorite kitty frequently, okay.]

I do wonder how you've done it, but that is secondary to the knowledge that I won't be dealing with poison again any time soon.

[rustyhonesty]

... I'm sorry.

[And while the cat isn't his, Magnus (or Tamana) was sort of family so-]

Thank you for taking care of Magnus when he needed the help.

[dreamingking]

Your apology is accepted. No serious harm was done, and your remorse speaks volumes about your character.

[Tybalt can't quite convey tone yet, but he makes an attempt.]

How could I not? He is a cat, after all!

[uzoda]

...this isn't the first time I'm hearing this, I think. Uh, is that right?

Why is mercury poisoning a worry around here?

[There's a little upwards-whine of confusion in Kenzaki's tone.]

[leftbehindagain]

If you were investigating, it came up during the jaunt, but I wanted to make sure I covered everyone. One of the infiltrators had mercury-manipulation powers.

[uzoda]

Uh, yeah, I was investigating! Maybe I wasn't paying enough attention while I was doing that, though. But okay, okay, that makes sense... I didn't run into anyone doing that, myself. Aaaand I'm pretty sure I couldn't be poisoned like that anyway...

[Note to self: find Tachibana and ask him if he's had any such exposure.]

Uh, if I had to send a friend your way, where should I tell them to go?

[mytearsaremine]

Uhhh why would we need mercury poisoning antidote? I don't remember anything poisoning me.

[leftbehindagain]

You probably don't, then. One of the infiltrators could manipulate mercury. I don't know who all he ran into, so this seemed like the easiest way to cover things.

[mytearsaremine]

Oh. Yeah, I didn't see that at all. How are you getting the antidote? Are you making it? I know people can make stuff in here, but I don't know how yet.

[dino_zarf]

Just once could we have a Jaunt with no poisoning at all?

[leftbehindagain]

At least in Rome the lead wasn't intentional.

[dino_zarf]

The radiation wasn't either but still.

[thornsofmalkav]

If I was only exposed as my overlay and she died right after do I still need to take it?

[leftbehindagain]

...Up to you, but it may not be a terrible idea as a precautionary measure?

[thornsofmalkav]

Does it come in blood?

[morethanashadow]

...Wait, what was happening with mercury on the Jaunt? [did he miss something?]

[leftbehindagain]

Someone's overlay had mercury-manipulation powers. This isn't nearly as widespread as the radiation thing in space was, but it can be just as big of a problem.

[morethanashadow]

Oh. Pretty sure I didn't come across that. [since... he knows you would make him get one if he was.]

[callyourname]

[ When you are one of those people, who would say "I'm fine." in any condition as your possible last words and keep pushing beyond your current limits all the time... And a few people would yell at her get worried if she didn't really make sure, that she's actually fine post-jaunt about this mercury stuff too... ]

I guess I could take that.

[leftbehindagain]

I'd been meaning to get one to you anyway.

[callyourname]

... Ohh. [ Surprised, yes though it sounds more indifferent than anything else. ] So, where can I find you?

[senpaidol]

Uh...I fought him once before I figured out his trick, so it couldn't hurt.

[leftbehindagain]

You know where to find me.