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[shotofsherry]

[ PRIVATE ]

Every attempt I have made to replicate the prototype antidote has ended poorly with zero results. Originally I thought it was because I don't have my notes or research with me, but even without them I still have the majority of them memorized. It's usually enough for me to start from.

But every time I try to put the formula to use, it fails. Nothing I do works. The information is correct but the end results are always the same. Always a failure.

[ There are a collection of tiny black dots where she has spent a full minute tapping the page with the pen tip, clearly absorbed in her thoughts. ]

... How could I have forgotten how to do this?

[ FILTERED TO CONAN EDOGAWA ]

We may have a problem.

[ In the kitchens there is a pint-sized kid attempting to make herself a cup of coffee, her journal on the counter beside her. Seeing as she's a little too short to reach it on her own she's currently standing on a stool and reaching for a mug.

Because this is as about as social as she is ever going to be. ]

Comments

[modernholmes]

What is it?

[shotofsherry]

I hope you can refrain from pulling any idiotic stunts in the future that would require the use of the antidote.

[modernholmes]

Oi. What do you mean by that?

[shotofsherry]

What I mean is that I can't make it any more.

[modernholmes]

[He is silent for a long moment.]

Can't make it because of missing ingredients and supplies or can't remember how to make it?

[shotofsherry]

When we were all in Paris I thought I would try to make it while I had the chance but every time I tried to, something would go wrong.

[modernholmes]

A loss, most likely. [He doesn't sound happy about his deduction. Trust the castle to pick the most troublesome loss possible.]

[shotofsherry]

Considering how long it has been, I'm afraid it may be permanent. [ Which is very aggravating for her. ]

[modernholmes]

...No one here has ever recovered a permanent loss from the castle.

[shotofsherry]

I would assume that is why it's called a "permanent" loss. I can continue trying to see if anything changes, but you had better be careful.

[modernholmes]

Oi. I've made it this far without the need for that.

[shotofsherry]

Well then miracles really do happen.

[modernholmes]

Very funny.

kitchen filter;

[bloodsugar]

--Ah! Do you need a hand?

[this loser is poking his head around the corner and -- naturally, seeing a seemingly ADORABLE SMALL CUTIEPIE in need of some help, he is here to save the day! he'll trot over diligently and reach up to pluck the mug up for her. he's a tall bastard, so really, this is a simple task in comparison.]

[amiable]

[ Uru is in the castle today so when she enters the kitchen and sees a little kid doing something potentially dangerous...!! ]

Ah, hang on a sec!!

kitchen filter;

[shotofsherry]

[ LOOKS CAN BE DECEIVING but she's still very polite about it. Not expecting the sudden assistance she looked up at him in a moment of surprise. ]

Oh, thank you.

[shotofsherry]

[ When is Ai not involved in something potentially dangerous? ... But that being besides the point she stops in mid-reach for the mug, glancing over her shoulder. ]

Eh?

[amiable]

You shouldn't stand on a stool like that! [ She's going to put her hands on her shoulders, as if to keep her in place. ]

[shotofsherry]

If anything changes I'll let you know.

[shotofsherry]

[ For a split second she freezes up when she feels her hands on her shoulders. ] I'm fine. Really.

[modernholmes]

Aaa, I'll let you know if I find anything more on losses. [But he didn't have high hopes. He'd already investigated it thoroughly when he'd figured out his own loss.]

kitchen filter;

[bloodsugar]

We couldn't have you toppling off this, huh? If you're half as clumsy as me, it's always a risk... [he'll hand it to her with a cheerful smile.]

kitchen filter;

[shotofsherry]

[ She'll accept it with a small nod before hopping down from the stool. Unfortunately the coffee pot was a little ways down so there she goes dragging the stool with her. ]

kitchen filter;

[bloodsugar]

[--err. he scratches his chin curiously.]

Drinking coffee? [aren't you... kinda... young for that...]

[shotofsherry]

[ Well, at least it'll give him something to do? ] I'm sure the kids would be trying to go on as many adventures as possible if they were here. A place like this has it's own fair share of mysteries.