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prismatica2019-12-03 01:24 pm
flying_fish) wrote in prismatica2019-12-03 01:24 pm
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[For those of you who know the fishman behind the username...this person is certainly not a fishman showing up on screen. He may as well be a male model doing a photoshoot on the beach with the way he slicks back his dark, wet hair while going shirtless underneath that open jacket. (No, there's no real sparkles, you're just imagining things.) Some things are the same such as his hard-earned muscles and the weird black lines that run down his chest.
The human is undoubtedly Zed when he finally opens his mouth:]
If any of you were curious, the Potion of Pining can indeed transform you into a different species. Not unlike the moonblessings, but it's a more complete transformation.
[He pauses to rub a hand against his neck while taking a deep breath, almost as if he hasn't had fresh air in a long time.]
I would say that switching primary organs for respiration was the most difficult part, but adjusting comes fairly quick. [What a blessing to not immediately suffocate. And after a blink--]
Eyelashes are...weird. [He clears his throat, feeling a bit silly, and turns off the feed.]
The human is undoubtedly Zed when he finally opens his mouth:]
If any of you were curious, the Potion of Pining can indeed transform you into a different species. Not unlike the moonblessings, but it's a more complete transformation.
[He pauses to rub a hand against his neck while taking a deep breath, almost as if he hasn't had fresh air in a long time.]
I would say that switching primary organs for respiration was the most difficult part, but adjusting comes fairly quick. [What a blessing to not immediately suffocate. And after a blink--]
Eyelashes are...weird. [He clears his throat, feeling a bit silly, and turns off the feed.]
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Hm, I guess you're right. [He meant it more teasing, but apparently he's been failing at that. So Zed squeezes Ranpo's hand as he's led along to the front desk. He finds Ranpo's admission to be kind of ridiculous, but then again maybe it's because he's a Cordis. Zed's quite oblivious to his stomach capacity. He also happens to notice one of the cashier staff ogling him and a camera flash off his peripheral...
And as they go around to get their food, the chief seems very eager to talk about how they cooked a dish he was going for. There's also eyes on them from other diners even when Zed returns to their table.]
...Is this what it's like for Cordis with pheromones? [He's used to being stared at, but at least people try to hide it.]
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...a little bit, but usually people are more handsy than this.
[Cordis pheromones in public are a bad time, honestly.]
[Also, important: Ranpo's totally made himself three plates of food. Two are desserts. This is totally normal.]
How's it feel being Mister Popular today?
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I'm glad it hasn't come to that. [If Ranpo were to get handsy, that's all well and good. He wouldn't be able to handle other people right now.] It's better than the other types of stares I get sometimes.
[It's said in an off-hand way, but there's a slight frown before he tries bite of the baked mac&cheese he picked out.]
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[He says it off-hand, but this is Ranpo. Zed hasn't experienced too much of Ranpo's seemingly supernatural perceptiveness, but he's able to read much more into that statement than Zed likely intended.]
[But he also won't let the mood get heavy, pouting.]
Especially with how varied the natives here are! One of my favorite sushi places is run by a couple of Koi prismals. If they didn't walk upright on two legs, they wouldn't look much different from the koi that swim in the water around Caihong.
[Yes, literally just giant fish with arms and legs. The less thought put into the fact that they own a sushi place, the better.]
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A bit ironic, but fish do eat other fish... [Though he himself can't bring himself to do so.]
There are many different species back home as well. The stares were something I got used to even before coming here. It's fine. [Says the man whose ideal self is completely different from his original species.
Another flash goes off, and he looks a little more amused:] Maybe they think I'm someone famous. How unfortunate for them.
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[Also Ranpo's already finished half his food?? How?? He's gonna get up for seconds at this rate.]
Well, you do look a little like a movie star or something. I almost feel like I should have dressed up a little nicer to be having lunch with you!
[Only almost tho -- you can't improve upon perfection.]
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...But seriously, where is all that food going and is he even tasting it? It feels like Zed's barely eating by comparison.]
How many plates do you usually have when you come here?
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[But also -- if he keeps holding it long enough, he's gonna make Ranpo start purring. Those ears aren't the only thing he got from that shop.]
Hmmm, maybe six or seven? It depends on how many desserts they have at the time.
[So yes, he's absolutely going to get seconds when all three plates are empty.]
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I don't know how you could do anything other than nap after all that. [But he does let go so the detective can finish the round of food and go off to get more.
Zed will stay back to finish off the pile on his first plate, although two confident Prismal women walk up to the table while Ranpo's away. Yup, that's an autograph being asked for, and Zed has to politely turn her down. The other asks if him and Ranpo are dating, to which Zed tells them with a flustered expression that that's not the case. The women look to each other, grinning, then go digging in their purses to hand over their business cards before finally turning to leave. (One blows a kiss, the other makes a "call me" gesture.)
Not really sure what to do with himself, Zed follows after Ranpo to the buffet area.]
I think I underestimated the potion's intended effect.
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I'd say underestimated would be an understatement in and of itself! You're really Mister Popular today.
[And, because he really can't help but tease--]
You're gonna make me jealous taking numbers from pretty women while we're on a date!
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A date? Seriously?
Ranpo may be teasing, but Zed stiffens as if caught in the headlights. He just thought he was using the word loosely before! A very real panic flashes over his face while he stays quiet, but it switches over to a sort of...stumped look like he just did some intense calculations but came up with an incorrect answer.]
...I thought you were dating Kunikida. [REMEMBER THAT DRUNK GROUP TEXT? Yeah, he got a certain impression!]
1/2
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[Who go on dates and fuck -- you know, the Prismatica Way™.]
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[There's an awkward silence from Zed while he continues to look mildly confused because hahaha what are casual dates? How to even continue this conversation...]
Anyways, you have nothing to be jealous of. This is just a temporary effect. [
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[Just casually brings up lewds during lunch. Did he think they were dating then, too??]
But I'm glad it's temporary! I mean, you don't look bad or anything, but I like your real face better.
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Curiosity gets the best of Zed because he...doesn't get Ranpo's tastes. For real. What a confusing man.]
...I can understand if it's because my real face is what you're familiar with. Other than that, I don't understand why it would be more preferable than one matching your species.
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[This is something that will surely make more sense after he sees Ranpo's "ability" for himself later. But for now--]
But besides all that-- you look really cool! Like a character you'd see in a video game-- your face looks kind of kind Kamen Rider, actually! He's a famous Japanese tv superhero!
[As much as this sounds like he's mocking him, he is 100% sincere. His eyes are sparkling.]
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Kamen Rider...? Never heard of it, but thanks?
[It's hard to take seriously, yet Zed can tell that it's definitely supposed to be a compliment. Maybe Leo would've made a better connection to it.]
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[A tragedy, obviously.]
But you know-- I'm not exactly the sort to go around pumping someone's ego for no reason. If I say you find you attractive, you can take my word for it.