Entry #20011421

[inui]

I have learned not to experiment with Forgetfulness potion. After my latest exploit, I missed an entire weekend and when I was finally awoken, I not only could not remember my name, but was unable to recall what happened to cause the issue in the first place. Thankfully Suzu managed to get Renji. I appreciate your assistance, Kyouju. My potions cabinet is at your disposal, even though it is currently depleted due to my giving Momoshiro all of my modified potions. Though I'd like to test on the Skele-Gro formula to see if it can't act quicker.

My mom sent me a broken Remembrall. I've been wanting one for ages. I can't believe she managed to find one that hadn't already been repaired! They can be useful in the initial stages, but being unable to help the holder much more than that is annoying. I have determined that 83.6% more usefulness can come from a Remembrall if the smoke inside would change depending on how close you were to remembering what you forgot. Green would tell the holder that they've remembered (why which point I assume the holder would have already figured that part out) and the smoke would shift depending on the level of recall. Perhaps yellow when you are getting closer, but haven't quite got it yet.

Comments

[ever_yanagi]

Your experimentation sessions should no longer go on unsupervised.

[inui]

They've gone unsupervised this long and I haven't done anything irreversible. You worry for no reason, Renji.

[ever_yanagi]

All you need is that one adverse event, Sadaharu.

[inui]

I'll strengthen my protection charms again.

[ever_yanagi]

There is only so much you can strengthen them, Sadaharu. Perhaps the solution is to permit me as a spectator. I promise I will not interfere unless there is a high risk of real harm.

[inui]

Define your definition of "real harm," please.

[ever_yanagi]

When it involves noxious substances blowing up in your face.

[inui]

That is a risk one takes when working with potions.

[ever_yanagi]

Then you will at least have me there to quickly Vanish the splash off your face.

[inui]

Kyouju... if you wished to be my assistant, you merely needed to ask. I would have said yes. (100%)

[ever_yanagi]

It seems that might be the most prudent solution.

[inui]

I believe my spare potion-resistant cloak will fit you. Within a 3% error of margin.

[ever_yanagi]

That will do. Now, when do we start?

[inui]

Tonight.

[chinmoku]

Can you not just break a Remembrall yourself? That aside, if you ever get the colors sorted out, perhaps the next step would be to teach the thing some words, be a bit more useful.

[inui]

I'm not spending the ryu on a regular Remembrall when I prefer the broken ones. I don't feel as guilty if the experiment fails. Also, one step at a time, young scientist. If the first part works, then of course there were be later experiments to add in other things.

[chinmoku]

I'll have to remember to pass on any casualties to you, then. That said, it seems like a rather absolute notion, remembering: either you do, or you don't.

[inui]

Much appreciated, Hiyoshi. There is a grey area, however. Degenerative brain diseases are not something to classify so easily.

[chinmoku]

Oh. Right, I suppose. It could be helpful, for things like presque vu, being able to use the modified ball as a guide while blindly searching around.

[inui]

Excellent! I'll add this idea into my notebook.