Video || 3 Bottles And a Ring

[catsgothistongue]

Type: Video
Sender ID: catsgothistongue (Ranma S.)
To: Public
Subject: Ranma found some goodies he has no use/no knowledge on, so he's giving them away to any takers.
Warnings: Alcohol, small mention of underage drinking, probably cursed ring that makes people go mad and experience hallucinations, more will be added as needed.

[The video feed opens up to Ranma sitting somewhere in Eltrut, seated at a table with a bag right beside him.]

'Sup. Me and a birdbrain went treasure hunting on a ship a month ago, and these things have been sitting around my place since. I thought about pawning them off to one of the shops here, but I figured I'd see if anyone'd want to take them off my hand first.

[His hand reached into the bag, and pulled out an expansive bottle of alcohol by the nozzle.]

There's two more in here that's the exact same brand. Looks like rum if the labels' are correct. I haven't opened or drank from it, hasn't been messed with, nothing. I certainly don't want it, gotten drunk too many times in my life already. Anyone wants a bottle, you can come meet me at one of the shops in Eltrut, I'll be outside. If you want more than one, it'll cost you a pretty penny.

[Putting the bottle bag in the bag before sitting back.]

Oh! There's something else! Almost forgot about this thing...

[Ranma pulled out a clothed jewelry box that he opened up, showing off a ring. The ring was adorned with a dark purple gemstone cut and shaped into the image of a skull, with small green gemstones for eyes. Staring at it even from beyond the screen makes one feel like it is staring directly into their souls, and no matter how Ranma moved it or they're viewing the angle, the skull always faces them.]

Freaky, huh? It was in the same crate the rum was. Haven't actually worn it myself, but I've kept it around my place. It's... weird. It feels like it keeps looking at me, even when it's in its box. Sometimes I'll even find it outside it at times. Might be super cursed... So anyone want it?

[Oh what a tempting bargain...]

Comments

[indispensable]

I'll come to take it off your hands.

[Look at this suspiciously generous offer.]

[empyrean_mirror]

what are you doing???

[And it begins.]

[indispensable]

I could ask you that very same question myself.

[Indeed... It begins...]

[catsgothistongue]

[Huh, wasn't expecting someone to butt in.]

... Does it really matter who I give it to? You guys are living together, right? It's going to the same place.

[indispensable]

[Ranma should know at this point that wherever Kaveh is, Alhaitham is almost always sure to follow.]

I'll make sure it goes to the right place.

[AKA a place where Kaveh won't be able to reach.]

[catsgothistongue]

[Exactly like every other couple in his life.]

I know where you guys live, I won't get lost.

[Completely missing the point.]

[empyrean_mirror]

He's trying to take it away from me!!

[THE NERVE.]

[catsgothistongue]

[Tapping chin...]

I do have three of these. The easiest solution to this would be giving you both a bottle.

[empyrean_mirror]

yes

[indispensable]

No.

[catsgothistongue]

Man, and I thought Pop was greedy...

[Giving them both the bottles would've solved this easily!]

[empyrean_mirror]

it's not greed he's just being rude about my health, which is FINE and he's MEDDLESOME

[catsgothistongue]

[...]

Look, if you wanna destroy your own body with this stuff, it's your choice. But hearing that's making me doubt giving this to you in good conscious...

[Because believe it or not Kaveh, he cares.]

[indispensable]

He already has enough alcohol in his life to need another bottle.

[Yes, Ranma! Come to the right side!]

[empyrean_mirror]

Don't listen to him! I'm perfectly fine!

[indispensable]

Only because I'm around. Otherwise you'd indulge yourself to just about every bottle of alcohol that comes your way.

[empyrean_mirror]

You have no evidence to prove this hypothesis!

not here-ish

[indispensable]

[Is totally giving Kaveh a look here. Really, senior? Does he have to list out the times he found you drunk in this place??]

[catsgothistongue]

[... Walking off the screen for a hot second, coming back with a bag of popcorn and a cup of soda to munch and sip on while he watched them spat in silence.]

[empyrean_mirror]

Ranma we can see you.

[He says like he didn't just try to tackle Alhaitham in the time that took.]

[indispensable]

[Alhaitham (from Kaveh's phone, as his had fallen out of his hand in the struggle) scowls from where he is valiantly attempting to fend off the architect.]

Why are you still talking to him? [Just end the damn conversation, Kaveh isn't getting any alcohol!!]

[catsgothistongue]

No no, don't mind me. Continue your lover's quarrel.

[This is just getting good. Siiiiiiiip.]

[empyrean_mirror]

Don't listen to--

[He is struggling to try and retrieve his phone. this may involve scrabbling at Alhaitham's arms.]

It's just one bottle of rum you meddlesome bastard I will be fine--!

[indispensable]

One bottle of rum is one bottle too many, and one you can do without.

[Alhaitham is doing a decent job thus far at keeping Kaveh's Shellphone away from his reach. Ranma however may be seeing nothing but the ceiling where a certain fish statue may be lurking at the corner.]

Besides, don't you still have that pack of wine in the kitchen from the other week?

[catsgothistongue]

[No matter where he goes, he can't escape the horrors.]