Superstitions Smoocherstitions!

[book2thehead]

Type: Video
Sender ID: book2thehead (Shikanoin Heizou)
To: General Public
Subject: Drunk Detectives Dunk On Dumb Delusions
Warnings: beware of alcohol, kids

[It's that once in a blue moon time where Heizou makes a public appearance on the network. And it becomes quite clear why once the feed comes on: his face is quite pink and he has a big cheeky grin on his face and a bottle of wine in the hand that isn't holding the camera. So... Yeah, he appears to be drunk.

He also appears to be outside somewhere, despite how late it is. And he is also not alone! Beside him there appears to be one (1) Sherlock Holmes, currently laying down on his seat with his feet up in the air and his head dangling over the edge. He is also attempting to play his violin from this position, for.... some reason. Science? Science.

Either way, the video feed turns on to the sound of Heizou giggling and Sherlock's violin playing. And Heizou trying to figure out what position he needs to be sitting in to send out his Very Important Message. He finds it eventually, with the shellphone angled so that both he and Sherlock are in frame - or at least Sherlock's feet are - and he addresses his invisible audience with an even bigger grin.]

Ah-- Here! Helloooo one and all~! Your friendly local detective agency has decided to take on the mysteeeerious case of.... Sailor superstitions~! That is right my dear rift-jumping fellows, we've even decided to do this one pro bono! That means freeeee~

[There's a moment of fumbling the camera, and once it settles Heizou is holding the camera out at arm's length to reveal where he and Sherlock are: what appears to be a fake boat, crudely built and sitting on land (so to speak) like a playground for children. Did they find this? Did they drunkenly grab chairs and tables and bits of wood to build it themselves? Who knows. But it sure is... vaguely boat-shaped.]

Now as you can see here, the great Mr. Sherlock Holmes and yours truly are currently on board a boat! And as you can also see- [He tilts his head down slightly so that the camera gets a better angle on all his burgundy-colored hair.] -my hair is quite red! But have we run into any bad luck on our voyage? Nooope~! Aaaand POOF! Myth busted!

[At this point Sherlock chimes in drunkenly from off-screen:]

Heizou, did we test all the ways to swirl the alcohol? Did we forget one? [Since obviously up and down is an option-] The taste didn't change at all!

[Someone should... probably stop them. Or maybe join them! Decisions, decisions...]

Comments

[chatteblanche]

[ Success! It's almost like Lynette is used to sneaking in to help in situations like these. ]

I'd love to sit with you while we eat and discuss how ridiculous these superstitions are.

[ She respects the intent, even if the methods are questionable.

Sherlock's drunken babbling catches her attention, and she tilts her head slightly with curiosity. ]

What about women is so terrifying?

[book2thehead]

[Understanding of what Sherlock is saying, Heizou just laughs cheerfully.]

I believe Sherry's speaking from his inexperience! Obviously as men, neither of us can be fully understanding of how a woman thinks or feels, and that can make interacting with them difficult and scary! On top of that, many of the women I know or have personally worked with are intimidatingly powerful... Your Father, for example! She's a true force to be reckoned with~

[And frankly, Heizou has nothing but the utmost respect for all those women. Good on them for being so strong and amazing!]

[astudyinviolet]

Some of the most powerful and most motivated people are women. I have seen many look at a society that has failed them and take matters into their own hands. Some had faced such cruelty and horror, and instead of breaking and accepting their fates, they continue with using whatever means available. They solve problems where men have created them. Even those women who would be considered broken still fight to the bitter end.

[ He has nearly been killed by a few, and those near misses are burned into his mind attic more than any male ruffian from a bandit lair. ]

And yet my homeland considers them the fairer sex. Yes, there are those who act feebly and faint upon couches, but I have since learned that women should not be underestimated. Better to aid them or steer clear of them lest you fall out of their good graces.

[chatteblanche]

[ Perhaps it's a bit meanspirited, but it's kind of funny watching their reaction to her challenge. She decides not to keep pressing it, especially since it sounds like Sherry's statement doesn't come from a dark place. ]

Fair enough. I just had to make sure you two are pirates I'm willing to associate with.

[ Also yeah, it was kind of a test. ]

It's a shame how women are often overlooked, but it can be an advantage if she knows how to use that power. I've learned that lesson well.

[ She will not elaborate. ]

But we're here to disprove things like "women will bring bad luck and make your ship sink." I think we can all agree that's ridiculous.

[book2thehead]

[Heizou grins, sliding a sly, knowing look Sherlock's way. The implication of Lynette's words are not lost on him, even while he's in a state like this, and he simply can't help but make a comment.]

Ooooh~ I see our dear Miss Lynette is just as powerful as the best of them! Isn't she, Sherry?

[Then he chuckles again, reaching over to give Lynette a friendly pat on the arm.]

We'll keep your secrets, my fair cat-mermaid. We may be humble sailors on a quest for knowledge, but we hail from lands of respect and honor! And that's exactly why we all know that the mere presence of a woman is not enough to sink a whole ship! In fact, we should make a grand toast to all women across all worlds, ship or no ship~!

[astudyinviolet]

[ It comes from a mix of dark places and badass women. Mrs. Hudson is a force to be reckoned with when angered about a ruined pot from science experiments. Sherlock thought the next body to turn up in the Thames was his own. He doubts no one would convict her either. (Yeah... he deserved that ire.)

He nods along to what both Lynette and Heizou are saying. But then Heizou starts going about lands of respect and honor... ]

Heizou, I come from a land that doesn't respect or honor because everyone keeps telling me how horrible things are whenever they learn about my world.

We also lack bread for toast, and I don't have any sandwiches in my pocket.

[ By the way, Teason is still being the cutest little teapot gentleman who is not concerned about these antics though wishes people would hydrate more. ]