04 | Video

[highhealplz]

[ There's a scruffy, friendly-lookin dude front and center here, sort of recognizable as the slightly older, longer-haired version that used to go around being stuffy and formal. This sheepish smile is pretty uncharacteristic of him from back then, though. ]

Hello! I'm Ashraf. I was here a while ago, co-director of the transport-run clinic? [ He offers a wave. ] So hello again to anyone that knew me. I'm sorry in advance if I don't remember you very well, it's been about fifty years on my end! [ says the guy who doesn't look a day over 20 ]

So, anyway— I figured this could be a long shot, but... does anyone have a way with clothing?

[ Here's where the sheepish smile makes a triumphant return. He pulls up a pair of beautifully embroidered robes, obviously expensive, but currently full of violent-looking rips, tears, and a bullet hole or two. There's also some bloodstains left over from attempts to wash them out. ]

I tried, I really did. At this point, I think it's going to take magic to set these straight. Or a whole new set, maybe. So, um... any takers? I could pay!

Comments

[bumbles]

No, although there are some very dashing gentlemen around.

I knew you'd find a way to make me swoon. My hero.

[controlledvariable]

i've noticed that.

should i be investing in smelling salts, if you're going to swoon every time i do something awesome? because you'll be swooning a lot.

[bumbles]

You have? I haven't stolen all your attention? Am I still top five?

I'm glad you're so modest, it's such a good quality. But, basically, yeah.

[controlledvariable]

i'm still weighing up my options.

i'll have you know i'm renowned for my humility.

[bumbles]

Are you calling me fat?

I'd love to see the competition.

[controlledvariable]

i would never!

fortunately they're not here