Forty First PSI

[a_gentle_boy]

[voice]
[There is a note of harshness to Lucas's voice as he begins to speak, an unusual depth that isn't normally found in his shy stammering.  For a few moments, there is the brief illusion that this isn't a little boy speaking any more, but a young man.] 

Everyone, please listen. 

A lot of strange things are going on again, as we should have expected after what the Mayor announced.  Whether or not you decide to drink the milk, be careful.  It seems like everyone who's being droned has become homicidal.  If you come across someone like this, it's more important that you try to protect yourself or escape instead of trying to reason with your friend. 

.......They won't listen.

As for the milk, let's pool what we've found out today.  One of the traps in the milk is razor blades - the Milkman did something like this before, I think.  I can heal this pretty easily, and probably a few other people can, too.  If you've been injured, or you become injured by the blades in the next few days, please call me or someone else you know who can heal.  If you can't talk, try to write something to a friend if you can.

What else have people seen?  I'm sure dying immediately is one of them, but... Maybe the rest, I can help with, too.

ADDENDUM:
It sounds like there are a few different types of milk this time.  I've heard about hallucinations, sickness - a little like the flu, and venomous spiders.  I don't know how much I can heal any of these, but please call if you think you need help, anyway.

Comments

[nosoul-nomind.livejournal.com]

...Huh. Is that what's goin' on now? [Barton just sounds mildly annoyed.]

The guy in my house just got sick from it. I mean, nothin' that's gonna kill him, I don't think.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

Just a little sick? Is it something that I ought to try healing, do you think, or is it not worth it?

[nosoul-nomind.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I found him lyin' on the kitchen floor, but he made it to the bathroom in one piece. I think he'll be okay, but he refuses to go to the doctor.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

T-The bathroom...

Well. I guess I won't worry too much about sickness if there are more important things to be taking care of.

...You've been alright so far, miss?

[nosoul-nomind.livejournal.com]

Yeah, so far. I don't like the idea of people gettin' all violent when they're droned, though. We might have to put people down for the safety of others.

[Said in such a practical tone. You have to be, in a situation like this.]

[tapshoetomove.livejournal.com]

That's what they're putting in the milk?!

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

...Well. It is why we're not supposed to drink it.

[Lucas offers feebly.]

[tapshoetomove.livejournal.com]

[No one told him that.]

T-that's horrible! Do most people know about that?

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

I think so. Or at least, I think most people say that you'll die if you drink it. Just not the specifics.

[guardianmog.livejournal.com]

Huhh? Wait, you mean, the milk here is all weird!? _{[She hasn't seen anything yet, but oh, now Eiko's concerned...]}

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

Ah. Yes. ...We usually tell people when they come here not to drink it, but it looks like it's being... extra-weird about now.

[guardianmog.livejournal.com]

That's so freaky... I haven't seen anything happen yet at my house, though. That's not a bad thing, is it?

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

No, not at all. If you're lucky enough that nothing has happened, just. Try to stay at home and avoid all of this mess. Sometimes, people are lucky.

[godisachild.livejournal.com]

Hallucinations.

The person living with me said I looked and sounded like someone she knew when she drank it.

[Swift and abrupt. He's not excited to talk and the little bit of guilt he feels for letting her drink it doesn't help either.]

Hers was harmless. Other peoples could be more dangerous.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

That might be something I can cure with PSI, too. Is that person still suffering from the effects?

If the hallucination is extreme enough...

[He lets himself trail off there. Pokey should know well enough what could happen with particularly unsettling ones.]

[godisachild.livejournal.com]

I don't know.

She went outside for a walk. I haven't seen her since.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

Alright. I'll take note of it, anyway.

...It doesn't look like either of us was right about the police chief business.

[bullsit.livejournal.com]

This all sounds, really intelligent, and I'm not really sure I have anything that is actually useful, to add, at all.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

...Tavros!

[Lucas will pause for a little.]

Um. That's fine. It's not really very intelligent, but. It's good just to hear from you again.

[bullsit.livejournal.com]

Um, yes, it is pretty good to hear from me again, as well, and also you, since I have definitely missed you, because you are my friend.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

[Tavros is the only person Lucas knows who can manage to be more disarmingly affectionate than Lucas himself. Lucas blushes a little.]

Y-Yeah! I missed you, too. I was a little worried that you might've, um... you know. I'm glad you're alright.

...What about all of this stuff that's been going on? Have you been involved at all?

[golds]

... There are spiders in it too, apparently. Some of them are poisonous and make people sick.

[ Her voice is a bit tight. ]

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

Venom is something I should be able to treat, too. Were you able to see what kind of spiders they were?

[golds]

Fortunately I haven't encountered any spiders from them yet. But these phone lines are quite useful for information, right..? I've heard someone else talking about finding spiders in their milk, to be specific definitely a kind that leaves behind bites. They didn't specify on the kind of spiders though.

[a-gentle-boy.livejournal.com]

Oh, I see. I should've been paying more attention myself. [Unfortunately, he was been busy getting shot.] Thank you for letting me know, though.