[ By the time they cross paths, Akechi has brilliant shades of red and black adorning his neck, a fading image on his forehead scrubbed raw. Some wishes were granted by accident, others on purpose - who is he to deny the simple requests of peers after all?
And he isn't seeking out people to do this for. He's only wandering around to see what else is happening, who's granting what and fighting the beasts that occasionally cross his path. It's a pleasant surprise when one of those outings allows him an opportunity to see Herlock again.
Bright and cheery, he greets his fellow detective with a small wave. ]
Ah, it's you! It's been some time - how are you faring?
[Herlock has no idea who this is. Oh, well. It can't have been anyone important then.]
Abysmally. [Good thing familiarity is not a factor in how he acts around others.] I wanted to practice my disguises, but was foiled by the subpar quality of the moustaches here.
How can a world famous detective investigate cases if I am so easily recognised? I'm going to be bored at this rate!
It's fine - who is Akechi to judge the inner workings of an illustrious detective. He's probably joking anyway and if not, they use similar outfits in the Metaverse. Even if it's not necessarily by choice. ]
You could simply wish for one right now. An entirely new outfit or whatever you deem necessary. You've seen the tattoos on others, correct?
Oh, I thought it was national paint on yourself day...
[There are so many genuine things he could wish for. To see Iris again for starters. But he won't do that here, there are things he's unwilling to risk when the consequences of doing so are unclear.]
Well, it's almost instinct to give into the request, despite how baffled he is by it. There's probably a good reason he needs it. A decoy, perhaps, even if wax is a poor choice.
Akechi provides it without a second thought. The figure appears as tall and grand as the man himself.
A labubu Herlock face appears on Akechi's forearm. ]
[Right now Herlock is satisfying a whim. He might also be noting his fan's willingness to go along with every strange idea. Or he'll completely forget about this conversation and Akechi by tomorrow. It was difficult to tell with him.
He clears his throat.]
Nearly.
I'd also like to wish for a fake moustache, soil samples from every region of Visium, all biscuits to taste like cinnamon and cardamom, a vial of cocaine, the ability to turn off gravity and a copy of Randst magazine containing my latest story.
And maybe a pen if you don't have one on you. Unless you want it signed in invisible ink.
[He starts to go through his various pockets and pulls out small vials of chemicals and decides none of those are suitable for writing.]
[ No, he just can't comprehend the level of foresight happening. He'll wait to see how each item is utilized before making a final judgement.
So he goes through the requests to the best of his ability, recalling each and every one without issue.
Even the cocaine, though that vial is notably missing and there's no fine powder marks dotting his skin by the end of it.
And in that final push of gifts-
He manifests a pen because the reward was worth all this grief.
He can't stand the marks on his body. He looks like a Lucky Ducky advertisement.]
My, you were full of needs. I hope everything can help you in some way - I may have reached the limit of what I can do for you, though it was an honor to provide something towards your cause.
[He claps along as each item and mark make themselves known. He doesn't check that everything's accounted for, the point very much had not been about getting everything he wished for. He does take the book and the summoned pen to sign inside the front cover along with a little message before passing it to Akechi.
You look rather silly now, but you have been the most invaluable resource.
Herlock Sholmes]
You have done more than enough. I can contact someone else to assist with the transportation. [See Ryunosuke.] But I may take some time to catalogue the soil samples first.
[He pokes at one of the piles of dirt.]
It really is a shame my knowledge on environmental compositions needs to be rebuilt here.
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june event - wishes
And he isn't seeking out people to do this for. He's only wandering around to see what else is happening, who's granting what and fighting the beasts that occasionally cross his path. It's a pleasant surprise when one of those outings allows him an opportunity to see Herlock again.
Bright and cheery, he greets his fellow detective with a small wave. ]
Ah, it's you! It's been some time - how are you faring?
no subject
Abysmally. [Good thing familiarity is not a factor in how he acts around others.] I wanted to practice my disguises, but was foiled by the subpar quality of the moustaches here.
How can a world famous detective investigate cases if I am so easily recognised? I'm going to be bored at this rate!
no subject
It's fine - who is Akechi to judge the inner workings of an illustrious detective. He's probably joking anyway and if not, they use similar outfits in the Metaverse. Even if it's not necessarily by choice. ]
You could simply wish for one right now. An entirely new outfit or whatever you deem necessary. You've seen the tattoos on others, correct?
no subject
[There are so many genuine things he could wish for. To see Iris again for starters. But he won't do that here, there are things he's unwilling to risk when the consequences of doing so are unclear.]
I would like to wish for a wax figure of myself.
[Something small to test it out.]
no subject
Well, it's almost instinct to give into the request, despite how baffled he is by it. There's probably a good reason he needs it. A decoy, perhaps, even if wax is a poor choice.
Akechi provides it without a second thought. The figure appears as tall and grand as the man himself.
A labubu Herlock face appears on Akechi's forearm. ]
There - might I ask what you're using it for?
no subject
...Did I need a reason?
[A tattoo in exchange for a wish. Sounds fair to him.]
no subject
[ It's hard for him to shake there isn't a reason. There must be. Even if Herlock won't own up to it.
That's fine. Perhaps Akechi will stumble on the truth in the near future, when he sees the true rationale for his request. ]
Never mind. Is there anything else you need?
no subject
He clears his throat.]
Nearly.
I'd also like to wish for a fake moustache, soil samples from every region of Visium, all biscuits to taste like cinnamon and cardamom, a vial of cocaine, the ability to turn off gravity and a copy of Randst magazine containing my latest story.
And maybe a pen if you don't have one on you. Unless you want it signed in invisible ink.
[He starts to go through his various pockets and pulls out small vials of chemicals and decides none of those are suitable for writing.]
1/2
Stares as Herlock goes through every request, each more deranged than the last.
...
Is this guy stupid????????? ]
cw: drugs
So he goes through the requests to the best of his ability, recalling each and every one without issue.
Even the cocaine, though that vial is notably missing and there's no fine powder marks dotting his skin by the end of it.
And in that final push of gifts-
He manifests a pen because the reward was worth all this grief.
He can't stand the marks on his body. He looks like a Lucky Ducky advertisement.]
My, you were full of needs. I hope everything can help you in some way - I may have reached the limit of what I can do for you, though it was an honor to provide something towards your cause.
no subject
You look rather silly now, but you have been the most invaluable resource.
Herlock Sholmes]
You have done more than enough. I can contact someone else to assist with the transportation. [See Ryunosuke.] But I may take some time to catalogue the soil samples first.
[He pokes at one of the piles of dirt.]
It really is a shame my knowledge on environmental compositions needs to be rebuilt here.
no subject
Akechi takes the magazine, eyes the cover and looks over the inscription with-
Almost joy. Almost delight. Of course Sholmes would recognize someone like him. Of course he would get this message meant only for Akechi Goro. ]
Thank you - I'm truly honored.
[ He needs a plastic COVER FOR THIS. ]
I didn't realize that was a part of your skillset. Did you have to learn for a case or were you always interested in environmental matters like that?