[Hanzo spots his brother in the casino, and grabs him by the arm to pull him away to a quiet hallway that they're likely not supposed to be in.]
I found something.
[He doesn't go into detail as they are meant to be undercover, but he does open his hand to reveal two capsules of Glow in his palm. His brain has already worked out a handful of ways that the Glow could be useful to them for their mission as well as outside it, but he looks up at his brother to see what he says.]
[ genji titters softly to his brother as he pulls him aside, but as soon as they are out of sight he sobers up immediately. especially when he sees those two capsules of glow. ]
Is that -? I did not know they were hoping to get samples back.
[ he's playing dumb, and hanzo's welcome to call him out on it. he's just hoping hanzo's explanation is for the mission and not for anything outside of it. ]
[He keeps his eyes on Genji to gauge his expression, closing his hand around the capsules again.]
Have you actually seen what it does to those who use it? I must admit I am curious about that aspect of it. I figured you might have more insight about these things than I do. I have only been able to determine that it is not a downer, which leads me to believe it is a stimulant of some sort?
[Hanzo has tried things but he's no expert on party drugs. This is Genji's specialty.]
I haven't seen it, but I've spoken to some of Janus' guards.
[ read: flirted like hell, but it must have worked. genji's expression is best described as trepidation - whether of the drug or hanzo's potential plans, is anyone's guess. ]
It's definitely a stimulant, but it does not sound like ecstasy or cocaine. More like PCP, from what I hear. It enhances your abilities to an incredible degree, but also your blessings. It makes you voracious for chroma as well, much, much worse than the dragons did.
A little goes a long way, and too much becomes painful before you apparently just stop caring and feeling. I'd hate to see the results of who found that out.
[Well. At least someone is learning things and not just drinking their time away. Hanzo knew Genji would have some insight that he hadn't considered, but this was more than he imagined.
Genji, in this form, can't possibly handle recreational drug use the way he used to so Hanzo pockets one of the capsules and empties the powder out onto one of his hands.]
I will use just a bit, then. To be safe. I trust that if I get out of hand you will take care of it.
[Before his brother could protest, he leans forward in an attempt to snort a bit of the drug to feel the effects faster than if he'd ingested it. Within a couple minutes his hair begins to lighten and his ears change shape and grow furry, gradually shifting further up his head. When he feels his pants tightening he assumes it's his tail coming out as well. Besides the physical changes he doesn't feel any different...yet.]
listen just ... it's drug use all the way down boys
[ the expression on genji's face is something akin to really? as hanzo empties the capsule onto the back of his hand. it's an inelegant method but it gets the job done. genji glances around for anyone who might be watching them, and then watches hanzo.
before his eyes, his hair grows lighter, his hair changes shape, and his pants grow tighter. genji circles around and - ah, yes.
he unceremoniously reaches out and tugs hanzo's tail out from the back of his pants. ]
Well, its enhancing your moon blessing for sure. How do you feel?
[Hanzo is too slow to protest Genji freeing his tail because his head is a dozen places at once. Definitely a stimulant.]
I feel..hot. On edge? Highly aware of what is mine and what I would fight for. [He smirks, because it sounds so strange to say such a thing outside of his sanguis mooncycle.]
It is not bad. I feel aggressive and strong, and I want to fight. [Of course he won't because he still has enough control of himself to know what would and would not be a good idea. Though if he was approached and angered, he may not have this level of control.]
I can see why this drug may be useful, and possibly addictive.
[Okay, that's not one he's tried. To his knowledge, anyway.]
No, we do not need a bunch of them. [He agrees with that much. Distributing a drug like that to moonblessed would be dangerous for a lot of people.] But what if something happens and just..one powered-up angry moonblessed could be the difference between defending the rest of us from something terrible?
[Weaponizing people is not unheard of, but it's not as though he's planning to do that to anyone unwilling. It would obviously be himself, and it would be a very hypothetical situation. It may never actually happen.]
This is not the olympic games. There is no shame in using performance enhancers if the cause is a good one, is there?
Not as common outside of the US. Some doses made it to Japan, it was... not a good experience from the outside.
[ meaning genji himself never took it. it only took two friends trying to claw his and then their eyes out for him to decide against using it.
genji frowns deeply at hanzo. ]
And what is to keep you from being unable to discern friend or foe? From what I can tell, this thing can turn people into monsters.
There are enough of us here that we shouldn't need to hold onto such a thing just in case. Preparations without this drug can be made.
[ a beat, and then, ] I do not think it's a coincidence this drug occurred in a place like this. Perhaps those down here feel threatened by the moonblessed.
[Good to know, Genji. He's not going to ask for details as he's fairly certain he would regret it.]
It may not be necessary in some situations. If you point the weapon in the right direction, it will fire until it hits its intended target.
[Hanzo knows it isn't the same, and that's a very poor example if he's trying to convince his brother that there wouldn't be very serious collateral damage.]
And what if preparations are not enough?
[He begins to argue again, but that last statement makes so much sense he can't ignore it. The moonblessed were from different worlds and all manners of people. Good bad and everything in between. Even if they were all saints, any strange group of people with lots of power being forced into one's society would be...terrifying.]
Ah..I suppose you have a point. And wanting to use it for the same reasons would not make me much better than the Prismals..
[ genji could argue the other points, but his brother sees reason by the time he brings up his last one - so he does not seek a fight when it has already been mostly resolved.
he reaches out, squeezing his brother's shoulder despite the fact that he's half-furry right now. ]
We must first extend our hand - and keep extending it if need be. You know I have my own reservations about this place.
[ and then, a sad expression on his face. ]
You also do not have to worry about becoming a weapon to defend us, Hanzo. If it becomes necessary it will be a joint effort, not something you must handle alone.
omg at last i found you. i lost this tab in a sea of open tabs.
[It's good to know Genji doesn't mind his fursona.]
You are not right often, brother, but when you are, I hate it. [He manages a little smile to try to lighten the mood somewhat. Hanzo doesn't want to worry Genji more than he does already, so he simply nods.]
Very well. I suppose I do not necessarily need help to protect you and you are my primary concern.
Funny, seeing as I am frequently right and you just don't like to admit it.
[ he waggles a finger at hanzo, but after a moment he clears his throat. ]
I admit they did not say how fast it gets out of your system and you probably shouldn't walk out there like this. [ a wicked grin. ] Should I walk you, or should I get Zohvin to come walk you?
[He smirks, but doesn't give Genji the satisfaction of laughter.]
There are Prismals with fox ears, I think I can get by looking like this. [Whatever was coming after that grin wasn't going to be something he wants to hear and he's right.]
Very funny, Genji. I do not need walking. [He rolls his eyes and looks toward the door.] And why do you bring him into this? [Low blow, Genji.]
And when you speak it is nothing but hot air and thunder.
[ wrow so mean guys. genji concedes in his head that hanzo can probably pass as a native prismal this way - it may even garner him some disguising attention. ]
Just don't bite anyone.
[ at the question, genji grins. ]
Because, dear brother, you get so upset when I do so.
[All Hanzo can do is frown at his brother, turning his face away the way he would when they were children and he didn't particularly like something Genji had to say.]
Why am I not allowed to have any fun?
[He starts to joke but the thing about Zohvin flusters him enough that he's not even sure how to respond without sounding defensive because he's very defensive.]
If I find out who exactly you keep eyes on, I will return every bit of what you are doing. Be prepared for that, brother.
[His eyes are wide now, but he tries to regain composure immediately. That was...well. It makes sense but he's surprised. He's never seen his brother fall for that type before. Not that he's had much experience with that sort of thing since they'd become estranged.]
She is a lovely woman. I...am not sure I have anything negative to say about it.
[ he smiles, giving a small shrug, though there is genuine regret in his eyes. this place makes it hard for two people to stay exclusive. he has jealousy enough for angela when they are not partners; it wouldn't do well here. ]
[Hanzo opens his mouth to say something, then closes it again. It doesn't seem like his place to point out that it might be a little strange that he feels this way about the doctor who made him whole again. Perhaps it was gratitude and nothing more?]
I have so many questions that I do not want the answers to..
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I found something.
[He doesn't go into detail as they are meant to be undercover, but he does open his hand to reveal two capsules of Glow in his palm. His brain has already worked out a handful of ways that the Glow could be useful to them for their mission as well as outside it, but he looks up at his brother to see what he says.]
hanzo how dare
Is that -? I did not know they were hoping to get samples back.
[ he's playing dumb, and hanzo's welcome to call him out on it. he's just hoping hanzo's explanation is for the mission and not for anything outside of it. ]
cw: overly responsible drug use
Have you actually seen what it does to those who use it? I must admit I am curious about that aspect of it. I figured you might have more insight about these things than I do. I have only been able to determine that it is not a downer, which leads me to believe it is a stimulant of some sort?
[Hanzo has tried things but he's no expert on party drugs. This is Genji's specialty.]
more drug use
[ read: flirted like hell, but it must have worked. genji's expression is best described as trepidation - whether of the drug or hanzo's potential plans, is anyone's guess. ]
It's definitely a stimulant, but it does not sound like ecstasy or cocaine. More like PCP, from what I hear. It enhances your abilities to an incredible degree, but also your blessings. It makes you voracious for chroma as well, much, much worse than the dragons did.
A little goes a long way, and too much becomes painful before you apparently just stop caring and feeling. I'd hate to see the results of who found that out.
all the drug use
Genji, in this form, can't possibly handle recreational drug use the way he used to so Hanzo pockets one of the capsules and empties the powder out onto one of his hands.]
I will use just a bit, then. To be safe. I trust that if I get out of hand you will take care of it.
[Before his brother could protest, he leans forward in an attempt to snort a bit of the drug to feel the effects faster than if he'd ingested it. Within a couple minutes his hair begins to lighten and his ears change shape and grow furry, gradually shifting further up his head. When he feels his pants tightening he assumes it's his tail coming out as well. Besides the physical changes he doesn't feel any different...yet.]
listen just ... it's drug use all the way down boys
before his eyes, his hair grows lighter, his hair changes shape, and his pants grow tighter. genji circles around and - ah, yes.
he unceremoniously reaches out and tugs hanzo's tail out from the back of his pants. ]
Well, its enhancing your moon blessing for sure. How do you feel?
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I feel..hot. On edge? Highly aware of what is mine and what I would fight for. [He smirks, because it sounds so strange to say such a thing outside of his sanguis mooncycle.]
It is not bad. I feel aggressive and strong, and I want to fight. [Of course he won't because he still has enough control of himself to know what would and would not be a good idea. Though if he was approached and angered, he may not have this level of control.]
I can see why this drug may be useful, and possibly addictive.
😒
[ he gestures to the ears and tail, and the comment about aggression has him shaking his head. ]
Useful to whom, exactly? We don't need a bunch of powered-up angry moon blessed running around outside of this place.
[ he squints at hanzo for a moment. ]
You are not thinking of how it can be useful to moon blessed, are you.
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[Okay, that's not one he's tried. To his knowledge, anyway.]
No, we do not need a bunch of them. [He agrees with that much. Distributing a drug like that to moonblessed would be dangerous for a lot of people.] But what if something happens and just..one powered-up angry moonblessed could be the difference between defending the rest of us from something terrible?
[Weaponizing people is not unheard of, but it's not as though he's planning to do that to anyone unwilling. It would obviously be himself, and it would be a very hypothetical situation. It may never actually happen.]
This is not the olympic games. There is no shame in using performance enhancers if the cause is a good one, is there?
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[ meaning genji himself never took it. it only took two friends trying to claw his and then their eyes out for him to decide against using it.
genji frowns deeply at hanzo. ]
And what is to keep you from being unable to discern friend or foe? From what I can tell, this thing can turn people into monsters.
There are enough of us here that we shouldn't need to hold onto such a thing just in case. Preparations without this drug can be made.
[ a beat, and then, ] I do not think it's a coincidence this drug occurred in a place like this. Perhaps those down here feel threatened by the moonblessed.
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It may not be necessary in some situations. If you point the weapon in the right direction, it will fire until it hits its intended target.
[Hanzo knows it isn't the same, and that's a very poor example if he's trying to convince his brother that there wouldn't be very serious collateral damage.]
And what if preparations are not enough?
[He begins to argue again, but that last statement makes so much sense he can't ignore it. The moonblessed were from different worlds and all manners of people. Good bad and everything in between. Even if they were all saints, any strange group of people with lots of power being forced into one's society would be...terrifying.]
Ah..I suppose you have a point. And wanting to use it for the same reasons would not make me much better than the Prismals..
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he reaches out, squeezing his brother's shoulder despite the fact that he's half-furry right now. ]
We must first extend our hand - and keep extending it if need be. You know I have my own reservations about this place.
[ and then, a sad expression on his face. ]
You also do not have to worry about becoming a weapon to defend us, Hanzo. If it becomes necessary it will be a joint effort, not something you must handle alone.
omg at last i found you. i lost this tab in a sea of open tabs.
You are not right often, brother, but when you are, I hate it. [He manages a little smile to try to lighten the mood somewhat. Hanzo doesn't want to worry Genji more than he does already, so he simply nods.]
Very well. I suppose I do not necessarily need help to protect you and you are my primary concern.
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genji beams a little bit regardless. ]
Funny, seeing as I am frequently right and you just don't like to admit it.
[ he waggles a finger at hanzo, but after a moment he clears his throat. ]
I admit they did not say how fast it gets out of your system and you probably shouldn't walk out there like this. [ a wicked grin. ] Should I walk you, or should I get Zohvin to come walk you?
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[He smirks, but doesn't give Genji the satisfaction of laughter.]
There are Prismals with fox ears, I think I can get by looking like this. [Whatever was coming after that grin wasn't going to be something he wants to hear and he's right.]
Very funny, Genji. I do not need walking. [He rolls his eyes and looks toward the door.] And why do you bring him into this? [Low blow, Genji.]
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[ wrow so mean guys. genji concedes in his head that hanzo can probably pass as a native prismal this way - it may even garner him some disguising attention. ]
Just don't bite anyone.
[ at the question, genji grins. ]
Because, dear brother, you get so upset when I do so.
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Why am I not allowed to have any fun?
[He starts to joke but the thing about Zohvin flusters him enough that he's not even sure how to respond without sounding defensive because he's very defensive.]
If I find out who exactly you keep eyes on, I will return every bit of what you are doing. Be prepared for that, brother.
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[ it's an... olive branch of sorts? ]
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[His eyes are wide now, but he tries to regain composure immediately. That was...well. It makes sense but he's surprised. He's never seen his brother fall for that type before. Not that he's had much experience with that sort of thing since they'd become estranged.]
She is a lovely woman. I...am not sure I have anything negative to say about it.
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[ he smiles, giving a small shrug, though there is genuine regret in his eyes. this place makes it hard for two people to stay exclusive. he has jealousy enough for angela when they are not partners; it wouldn't do well here. ]
You could always question her taste in men!
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I have so many questions that I do not want the answers to..