// Electric, it's a natural hiiiigh~

[starofchaos]

[Of all the things Liquid might have expected, this was not one of them.

He had walked into a room earlier almost without thinking, mistaking it for one he regularly visited. Realising his mistake he had, of course, swiftly left as fast as a man could leave without giving signs of fear. But as the day passed and little happened to harm him, he grew steadily more relaxed. That was, at least, until the electricity coursing through him began to manifest. A brief spark of annoyance, an unconscious exertion and shattered glass from the exploding corridor lights adorned the floor like snow, leaving a stretch of hall in total darkness. Liquid stared down at his hand as sparks crackled over it.

...that was actually both painful and entertaining.]

...the hell?

[Surely that was new.]

(ooc: So yeah, thanks to chat, Liquid now has lightning powers! ...for three days, at least.)

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[fancy-shooting.livejournal.com]

No one's saying you can't.

[Ocelot appears again, holding several pairs of yellow rubber gloves. He tosses a pair to Liquid.]

I know you'll be fine. You've dealt with worse.

[bluesofpeace.livejournal.com]

I'm sure he will, but... what about laying in bed? Won't the sheets catch fire?

[He's more worried about Liquid than the sheets but he can't help wondering: where will Liquid sleep? Will they really have to keep their hands off one another?]

[If so, Kaz might just stay at his place and take special care of Pooyan...]

[starofchaos]

You're worried about sheets.

[Liquid shakes his head, tugging off his own gloves and replacing them with the rubber ones. They help a little with the pressure on his hands at least.]

I'll just go without sleep for a few days. Adam, think you can find me some rubber blankets or something like that?

[fancy-shooting.livejournal.com]

You're not going without sleep.

[With obvious reluctance, he pulls his red gloves off and tucks them away in his jacket, before putting yellow gloves on himself.]

[bluesofpeace.livejournal.com]

Ocelot's right, sleep is essential. We'll figure something out for you. If you don't mind that it's uncomfortable, perhaps a rock surface would work. Though, you wouldn't be able to maintain your "control" of it while you sleep...

[As he talks, Kaz takes a pair of rubber gloves for himself and slips them on.]

[starofchaos]

I've gone without sleep before. And no, Kazuhira, I don't mind sleeping on rock. I've done it before.

[The gloves are uncomfortable and far thinner than his own - not to mention looking ridiculous. But they'll do.]

[fancy-shooting.livejournal.com]

[Ocelot experimentally touches Liquid's cheek with his fingertips, and doesn't wince this time.]

Forget it. We don't need you going crazy. I can still put my hands on you like this.

[bluesofpeace.livejournal.com]

I guess that's what we'll have to do, then...

[His hand cautiously reaches out and strokes Liquid's side, and at the faint sight of his ribs, Kaz remembers something else that's important...]

Hold on, what about food? Does it shock anything you eat as well?

[starofchaos]

Those gloves only protect your hands, Adam.

[And hands might not be enough to restrain his nightmares. Liquid relaxes slowly, their touches easing him a little. At least he won't hurt them too much like this.]

I don't know. I haven't tried eating.

[fancy-shooting.livejournal.com]

Haven't you eaten at all today? [There's a little bit of disappointment in his voice, Liquid.]

My hands are enough. Or we'll improvise.

[bluesofpeace.livejournal.com]

You mean, our hands are enough. We're here, Liquid.

[When he hears the admission that Liquid hasn't eaten yet today, Kaz frowns.]

I should have known something was off when you didn't stay for breakfast...

[starofchaos]

[It's a relief to hear that, from both of them. He flashes them both a grateful smile before frowning.]

I didn't feel like eating. And then this started.

[fancy-shooting.livejournal.com]

[Ocelot jabs Liquid in the side with a finger.]

If the electricity is being generated inside you, then I'm sure it's using up your energy... at the very least, you're going to need energy to control it. You're not going to skip anymore meals before it goes away.

[bluesofpeace.livejournal.com]

[Kaz nods with Ocelot's statement, and starts thinking on how to feed Liquid.]

But if the electric current is also inside your body, it's going to zap anything you eat. Too bad it's not just on your skin, or we could bypass it by hand-feeding you...

[He clears his throat, gaze focused on the floor.]

We'll have to think of something that would respond positively to electric shock. ... Perhaps meat would do it?

[starofchaos]

...Adam, I have plenty of energy.

[That's almost offensive, to assume LIQUID SNAKE! could run out of energy. But he nods, regardless, and shoots Kaz a suspicious look.]

I'll give it a try, anyway.

[fancy-shooting.livejournal.com]

This is an unusual situation.

[He puts Liquid's gun into one of his empty holsters, even though it doesn't fit well.]

Kazuhira, are you taking charge of lunch?

[bluesofpeace.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I will.

[He gives Liquid a pat on the shoulder and a brief squeeze.]

So, what do you want? Steak? Chicken? Crocodile?

[The last one's said more in jest, but Kaz has seen men eat... "interesting" things in his day, and he's up to the challenge to make him anything he wants.]

[starofchaos]

Yes, but- [HE'S LIQUID SNAKE. WHAT PART OF THAT DO YOU NOT GET, SOB.]

I'm not exactly picky.

[He relaxes a little more at the squeeze. Yes, these two were here. It would be alright in the end.]

Steak sounds good, though. I won't make you go hunting crocodiles just yet.

[fancy-shooting.livejournal.com]

[Ocelot gives a sigh, feeling that things are settling down now.]

Well, you're no Volgin at least.

[bluesofpeace.livejournal.com]

[Kaz brings his hand back to his side.]

Alright, I'll go get some, then. In the meantime, you should find a room where your electricity won't affect anything... Ocelot, will you come meet me in the kitchen once he's set?

[starofchaos]

I should damn well hope not!

[Liquid sighs too, lifting a hand to his face. The heat of the lightning is immense even for him.]

So essentially somewhere empty, I'm assuming.

[fancy-shooting.livejournal.com]

We could just wait out here. [He smirks wryly.] If anyone bothers you, you can just shock them.

[bluesofpeace.livejournal.com]

... If you don't mind sitting in the hallway and eating...

[Kaz shrugs his shoulders.]

I guess I don't need to tell you to be careful. I'll be back.

[He salutes with two fingers and heads for the kitchen.]

[starofchaos]

As if I would mind that. [With an irritated sigh, he leans against the wall, wincing as the current surges.]

Adam. Does this bother you?

[fancy-shooting.livejournal.com]

...Yes.

It's hurting you. And I can't... [His hands flex in annoyance.]

--Just focus on controlling it.