[Video]

[folkscallmewander]

[The video feed opens onto a view of the gardens, which then pans to a certain orange, smiling alien.

Only this time, Wander's fur has large blue patches growing over his body and arms, with a bit on his cheek.]

Hi there! First, jus' wanted to let everyone know that I'm doin' fine and everythin' is okay. I know that some of you might be worried 'bout this fur problem, but no need to. I was tryin' to grow back some of my hair after the props took it, and well, it worked!

Ha ha!

I bought this potion thing from a man on the street, and he was right 'bout it growin' back, but I had no idea that it'd turn be all blue. I should be okay once everythin' else grows back.

[Which might take a few weeks]

Jus' wanted to let y'all know not to worry!

[He winks and gives a thumbs up to show off just how alright he is.]

Comments

[most_feared]

Looks like you're doin' the walk of shame after a heated night with a seventies throw pillow there, squirt. As long as it's not hurting you, but you might wanna keep an eye on that.

He was a reputable dealer, right?

[folkscallmewander]

...Yes. I'm sure he was. I got my hair back all quick, didn't I?

[Street vendors are usually as trustworthy as stores! And it's not like Wander's hurt or anything.[

[most_feared]

Alrighty. Well. You never know around here so keep an eye out. [So says the infinitely paranoid cop.]

[folkscallmewander]

Don't worry! I'll be sure to ask for credentials next time!

[most_feared]

Well the thing you really have to keep an eye out for is the Black Sun. They've been peddling a lotta drugs that I wouldn't want you to mistake as medicine.

[folkscallmewander]

Wouldn't they say what they're sellin'? If they say it ain't medicine, I won't buy it. Simple as that.

[most_feared]

When some people want to make money, they'll tell you about anything. It's a damn shame, but it's the truth.

[folkscallmewander]

That's not true for most people!

[Agent K was starting to sound a little like Sylvia, if only a bit more pessimistic. Don't do that Wander, people are terrible. Don't talk to that person, they're dangerous.

Assuming the best of others has worked for him for the majority of the time.]

[most_feared]

I'm meanin' the Black Sun workers there, Sport. [He's actually not much of a pessimist. He does think people can turn out better, the world can be better and good people need looking out for. But he's not much of an idealist.] When it comes to your health you gotta be careful with that sort of thing. If you go to someone that's not a clinic or doesn't have a health license, they might be tryin' to pull the wool over your eyes.

For the record, the Braska guy seems on the straight and narrow.

[folkscallmewander]

Doctors are one thing, Mr. K! They need to know what they're doin' if I want to see 'em! [Did the potion vendor count as a doctor? Wander hopes that Agent K doesn't press him too much on the details]

Of course I trust Braska, he's my friend! He's been tellin' me 'bout some of the things he sells at his shop, and they work for all the folks that come there.

[most_feared]

I'd probably count somethin' that helps your hair spontaneously grow back as health related.

[Wander's not pressing charges, so no detail pressing. But he hopes the guy doesn't walk into too much trouble at this rate.]

[folkscallmewander]

Well, when ya put it that way, I shoulda asked him more 'bout where he got the potion from. But, no harm done, and I can't do anythin' about it now.

[He forces out a small giggle. He's walked into trouble plenty of times before, but he's always found a way out. The times his life was in danger don't count, and besides, he's making sure not to explore too far outside the village walls by himself. For now.]

[most_feared]

No harm done. [He agrees.] Just keep an eye out for that sorta thing.

[folkscallmewander]

No need to worry, Mister K! I promise I'll keep a better eye out for fake doctors!

[what_ho_jeeves]

[Bertie stares at Wander, gape-mouthed for a few seconds.]

Oh dear.

...

I say, am I thus afflicted?

[He tentatively takes off his hat and lowers his head in front of the camera so the hair on his crown is showing. There are blue strands of hair filling out what had previously been a thinning spot.]

[video]

[folkscallmewander]

Huh. Looks like. You used the potion, too?

[He compares the blue on his fur to the one on Bertie's head. It's a match.]

Then it makes the two of us.

[video]

[what_ho_jeeves]

[Bertie plops his trilby back onto his head.]

Perhaps it works better if ones hair is of an azure hue to begin with.

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[folkscallmewander]

Yeah! I'm sure there are blue-haired folks 'round here that'd like this even more!

Or you can be like us and enjoy havin' this fashionable color. [It's light blue on Wander's body: his favorite hue!]

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[what_ho_jeeves]

[Fashionable? Bertie does like being on the cutting edge of fashion, so Wander's comment makes him see his blue patch in a new light. He removes his hat again so it's on display.]

I have always prided myself on being a man forward thinking in ways of fashion. I wrote an article on it once, for M'lady's Boudoir, called "What the Well-Dressed Man Is Wearing."

[It's probably a good thing that Jeeves isn't here, or he'd be having fits worse than when Bertie tried to grow a mustache.]

[video]

[folkscallmewander]

Really?! In an actual paper?

[It would make sense. Bertie's always well-dressed every time Wander sees him, so he should know a thing or two about good clothes.]

[video]

[what_ho_jeeves]

A lady's journal, but yes. A published writer stands before you. ...only not really before you, but stands on the other end of one of these screen whatsits.

[video]

[folkscallmewander]

Maybe you should also write somethin' 'bout fashion here, too! There's lotsa folks that'd appreciate the advice!

[video]

[what_ho_jeeves]

[Bertie brightens.]

I say, that's a corking idea! I've been meaning to put my hand to pen and paper of late, but without Jeeves have found myself uninspired, but that puts the old spark right back in the onion.

[video]

[folkscallmewander]

I'm glad your onion sparks again, Bertie! [Whatever that Earth idiom means.] I think reception's got some paper that you're free to use!

[video]

[what_ho_jeeves]

Thank you, Wander. You have give this Wooster fresh purpose. [Indeed, Bertie's face has the look of a man determined.] I shall acquire myself some paper forthwith!

[ewestmarch]

So what are you, anyway?

[Video]

[folkscallmewander]

[Ah, it's the intimidating lady Wander sees around the resort from time to time. He knows it would be rude if he treated her any differently from the others, and besides, it's not like she can help the way she looks.]

Well ma'am, I'm just your average space traveler visitin' this fine planet. It's definitely the biggest I ever been to, and the first time I'm meetin' all these humans! We don't have those where I'm from.

I'm guessin' that you're also not from my galaxy?

[Video]

[ewestmarch]

Probably not.

You're very... cheerful.

[ugh]