Twenty-sixth snapshot - Being Prepared [Video post]

[brig_gen_maes]

[Maes is humming happily as he digs through drawers, pulling a few things out and setting them in a box. He's got weird bruises, as if a whole cabinet of plastic cups decided to jump up and down on him, but he's in a very good mood anyways. He stands up, kisses the picture of his family that's sitting on the dresser, and half skips as he grabs the

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[throws_gun]

Wait, what?

[brig_gen_maes]

The... thing.

The thing we talked about. That thing. That the three of us were going to do.

[throws_gun]

....

OH.

That.

That thing.

The thingy.

Eh...

[brig_gen_maes]

Yes!

[motherofalchemy]

I'm ready when you are, Maes!

You can call me Trisha, if you'd like. We've known each other long enough that I think we don't need formalities!

[brig_gen_maes]

All right!

Oh. I suppose I could! Are you sure? It seems a little odd!

[motherofalchemy]

I'll see you two soon then.

Of course it's fine!

[brig_gen_maes]

All right then... Trisha!

[motherlygrace]

Alright, then, honey. You take care and [she laughs a little] have fun with it. Don't go too overboard. Remember, Edward, at least, already knows quite well what comes from it, after all.

[brig_gen_maes]

Thanks, my love! I know how to not go overboard! Much!

[motherlygrace]

Of course!

I love you! And dinner will be ready by the time you get back; just let me know if you'll be later than expected.

[brig_gen_maes]

You spoil me. I'll let you know!

[regarding_blue]

Wait, what project?

Are you doing something fun without ME?

[brig_gen_maes]

You'd think it boring. It's grown-up fun, which means charts and reading!

[regarding_blue]

Aw, GEEZ. Talk about Dullsville. Why're you bothering with something like THAT?

[brig_gen_maes]

Because I'm a grown-up, and I like charts!

[Private to Maes//Unhackable]

[phd_inhorrible]

What do you want to talk about?

[Private to Billy//Unhackable]

[brig_gen_maes]

First of all, I want you to know that I'm not upset or anything. I wouldn't bring this matter up unless I had need of it.

Tell me, Billy, about the Freeze Ray. I know you have it, and I know you used it on me. But that's water under the bridge.

Can it be used on someone who shapeshifts? And how long can the effects last? More than a couple of days?

[Private to Maes//Unhackable]

[phd_inhorrible]

Knew I couldn't keep that secret much longer. Especially after that Anko was in my body, snooping around my lab for a week.

Theoretically yes, it should work. I've never tried it out myself on a shapeshifter, since my world lacks those kind of people. And the time frame of a few days would work too. The Freeze Ray has only been activated long term for about three days, but that's when I had been using it quite a bit. If I only used it on one person I think it could last several days.

By shapeshifter you're talking about Envy, right?

[Private to Billy//Unhackable]

[brig_gen_maes]

Anko...? Oh! That's right! I've talked to her! She's a litle on the paranoid side.

I am talking about Envy. He's a particular threat to me and the people I care about, and a lot of people are having trouble coming up with a viable solution.

Can it freeze and refreeze? Or is there a reloading time? And... would you be allowed to work with me? I don't want to get you into any trouble. I guess even more importantly is the question of if you'd mind helping!

I have cookies. But often that only works for children, so I can't exactly offer them as a bribe.