Twenty-seventh Theory [Action]

[i_speak_softly]

[After spending most of the past few days ensconced in his room, doing mysterious work, Don is out this morning running some errands.

He first stops by House 23, where he leaves a neatly-wrapped package on the doorstep. On top of the package is a folded note, which reads: Winry - I don't forget my promises. Sorry this one took so long to deliver. Take care of yourself. Don. Below this is a diagram which appears to illustrate how to put a saddle and helmet on a legless mouse. And indeed, inside the package are several sets of this rodent-sized equipment.

Don next journeys to Building 7, where he heads up to the fifth floor to knock at the apartment of a certain wizard named Helios.

And after that visit, he will make a detour on his way home to stop by his previous residence, Building 6, where he will call on his former neighbor, one Atsuki Saijo.]

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[folklorist]

[ Oh sup Don Helios wasn't expecting visitors today but you are a ninja so...yeah. Loud bangs coming from behind that door as he makes his way off to answer it. Opening it up you will see a smiling derpy headmaster to greet you. ]

Donatello? What an unexpected surprise! Do come in! [ He will open the door a bit more to allow you inside. ]

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[i_speak_softly]

Helios. [He follows you in, but with a little hesitation.] Is everything okay here? I heard banging.

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[folklorist]

[ He just waves it off with a smile. ] Oh no it's fine! I was just, ah, caught by surprise is all. [ Meaning he probably ran into something going to answer the door. ]

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[i_speak_softly]

Is it a bad time? It's not extremely urgent...

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[folklorist]

Ah! No it's fine! Perfectly fine! What is it you wanted to speak to me about?

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[i_speak_softly]

About the barrier. I want someone taken off the list.

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[folklorist]

Oh? [ A pause. ] That can be easily done! Who do you wish to remove and ah--if I may ask, why?

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[i_speak_softly]

He was never meant to be on the list in the first place, but I didn't know his name so I couldn't take him off. [He reaches into a pocket of his belt.] I finally found out. Here.

[The note is written on a napkin in two different handwritings:]

Captain Jack Sparrow
Pirate

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[folklorist]

[ He'll look at the paper and name a bit incredulous at first. ][ He laughs readily at that. ]

Ah--well I suppose I can do it right now then. Do you mind? [ He takes the napkin just then nodding as he does so. ] This is his original writing correct?

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[i_speak_softly]

Ah, no. That's me and - [What was the other guy's name?] Captain Jack Harkness. Unknown profession.

Sure took my sweet time getting to this. Augh >>;

[meanandgreen.livejournal.com]

((Thread is dated to evening of the 26th))

[After all the craziness that was the last night of the teleportation event, Raph comes limping home from his unexpected visit to Fujiko's apartment. That shell really smarts by now, so he's eager to take care of it soon. As soon as he gets to the house, he'll be going in search of his brother.]

/brain broken from time paradox

[i_speak_softly]

[Don is in his room, playing with his shiny new laptop. Feel free to interrupt.]

I'm not cleaning that up 8|

[meanandgreen.livejournal.com]

[Luckily that's the first place he's planning to look. There's a quick rap on the door before Raph opens it himself, a smile of relief on his face when he sees Don there.]

I gotta ask you a favor.

[He shifts from foot to foot in the doorway, looking guilty.]

[i_speak_softly]

Seems to be that kind of day. [He closes the lid of his laptop and turns to sit sideways in his chair.] What's up?

[meanandgreen.livejournal.com]

Ah...[He walks into the room and turns his shell to Don.] Probably should get this taped.

[i_speak_softly]

Raph! [He leaps out of his chair. The damage is even worse up close.] What did you do?

[meanandgreen.livejournal.com]

Sorta lost a fight with a bear trap. [He turns his head to watch Don's inspecting, but it makes the wounds twinge and he's only rewarded with a wince.] It wasn't bleeding, but I can feel it - [He shifts uncomfortably again, causing the hairline cracks that radiate from the gouges to settle in a different way.] - crackin' a little.

[i_speak_softly]

[A sharp slap to Raph's shoulder.] Stop moving and tell me how you managed to fall in a bear trap.

[meanandgreen.livejournal.com]

[That slap makes him jolt before his shoulders stiffen, holding himself still.] It ain't my fault! I got teleported into this chick's apartment and she had the whole place booby trapped!

[i_speak_softly]

[He mutters something unflattering about people who booby-trap their homes, not like he has any right to complain.]

Hold still.

[He traces his fingers lightly over the cracks, then spreads his palms flat against Raph's carapace. Breathe. Focus. Push out.]

[meanandgreen.livejournal.com]

[He grits his teeth at the pressure.]

I am holdin' still!

[He's not whining. No. Not whining at all. But it hurts in that weird annoying pinpricky way he has no problem complaining about.]

[i_speak_softly]

[This is stupid. What was he expecting? That the gouges would heal instantly just because he concentrated on them?]

[But when he leans forward, careful not to put his weight on Raph's shell, the inside edges of the wounds look just a little less raw and ragged.]

I'll go get the tape.

[meanandgreen.livejournal.com]

[Raph huffs, but stays put, watching Don bustle around looking for tape.]

It ain't that bad, right?

[Please don't tell him he can't train. Please don't tell him he can't train...]

[i_speak_softly]

Shallower than Leo's, but the way it's angled... [He finds the tape and comes back, trying to decide where to start.] You need to be very careful until the cracks stabilize.

[meanandgreen.livejournal.com]

It's nothin' like Leo's. Trust me.