audio; un: mafioso

[essenceofdeadlybeasts]

Yo, Orbers.

The other day I asked our dear cute Viv-chan to stock up on some Staminan X drinks. Before you ask: it's an energy drink. Don't worry, they taste much better than what you're probably used to. [He might or might not be blatantly lying about this.] And she agreed to get some.

So the last drop also contained some Staminan X.

[Here the message briefly turns into a video as it shows Zhao's pretty painted nails as his hand reaches out to grab a Staminan X drink and show it off like some announcer in a television advertisement. He suppresses a giggle before cutting the video portion off. Video is weird when it comes from your own head, guys, that's all he's thinking. Anyway.]

Now before you go scoffing about an announcement about a simple drink consider this: it's good in a fight. Now I know some of you are used to magic so I'll liken it to a potion from a video game or something. You drink one of these while you're low on energy and it'll refresh you. Probably get rid of pesky bruises you've sustained in battle, too. So I'd save them for missions rather than daily life here on the station.

If anyone doubts it's potential I'll demonstrate it for ya. Just once so we're not wasting them so if a few people are interested you can all watch to verify. But you'll have to put me through the ringer in the training room first to make it worthwhile and obvious. Heh.

Merry Christmas, happy holidays, or whatever time of year it is because who actually knows, that's your gift from me. You're welcome. Enjoy and use wisely.

Comments

Audio; un: belova

[laviny]

Okay, I am intrigued.

You don’t need super powers to reap the benefits of this drink, do you?

[Because it sounds kind of too good to be true.]

[essenceofdeadlybeasts]

Nah, it's for perfectly normal people. No magic or super powers in my world. This version is pretty commonly found in vending machines around Japan actually.

[laviny]

Huh.

I should visit Japan more often.

[essenceofdeadlybeasts]

I'd like to say 'plan a visit to Yokohama and let me know, I'll show you around' ...but, you know, we might not even be from the same version, or time, or whatever. It's weird.

audio; un: stargirl

[bossily]

It'll really get rid of cuts and bruises on someone? All of them?

[Color her intrigued.]

[essenceofdeadlybeasts]

Yeah, no problem. I've seen someone walk off a bullet wound after drinking one of the more potent versions of these.

This isn't that. So just bruises and small cuts for these puppies. Although I guess you could just drink a whole bunch of them at once for a larger wound......... I wouldn't recommend it though.

[bossily]

But for someone that seems to just constantly have cuts and bruises, it'd help. And you're sure there's enough to go around?

audio; un: alenko

[majorbiotic]

You are my favorite person. [Energy drinks that heal you? Yes please]

[essenceofdeadlybeasts]

Love you, too, Alenko-san~. Enjoy the boost to your crazy biotic shit. [Said in the most loving tone possible.]

[majorbiotic]

[Thank goodness this is audio because that caught him off-guard. He lets out a shaky laugh]

Ah, yeah. I will. Thanks.

audio; un: kovacs

[kovach]

Honestly, I'd probably trust that stuff even more than the magic.

[ at least he's had experienced with liquids and shots that provide a boost to biological chemicals. who knows what the fuck goes on with magic. ]

[essenceofdeadlybeasts]

Dude, I have no idea how the magic stuff works. I can at least read the ingredients on these bottles though so I guess it's safe? [He lets out a short laugh.] It's safe. I've drank plenty of 'em in my day on the streets.

[Seriously. Magic is crazy. Fun, interesting, amusing, but crazy.]

[kovach]

Yeah, and I'm the kind of asshole who'd usually be willing to put any kind of shit in my body.

[ honest to a fault, he considers the sort of drugs he's never questioned, never feared the side effects of, reckless in his willingness to try anything. but then again, he really isn't the most reliable person for giving his own body the care it needs. just ask the endless cigarettes he's smoked just today. ]

But I'll take something like that over some superstitious spell or something. They make you an addict or you just get your ass kicked enough that you're on them so much?

Audio | Un: Star-Lord

[spacedisaster]

So this is like the modern version of a health potion? Dude, that's awesome. It will come really in handy during missions if it really does what you say.

[ Peter is inclined to believe him, mostly because refuting the beneficial powers of Staminan X would be fairly easy, so there's no point in lying. ]

Do they have any side-effects? Please tell me it doesn't cause addicciton or anything.

[essenceofdeadlybeasts]

Yep, pretty much.

[All this talk of video games and health potions are giving him flashbacks to Kasuga-kun acting like street battles are random encounters in an RPG. Not that they're unfond memories or anything but lol why did he start that. Just shows how much his friends rubbed off on him.]

Nah, they're safe. Well, as safe as any other energy drink out there.

[spacedisaster]

Fantastic. [ Peter has seen people use real magic in battle before, sometimes his life isn't all that different from an actual videogame. And ey, it's not bad to miss your friends. ]

Those can get some people pretty hipped up, especially if they're sugary. But no addiction is a good thing.

I'm Peter Quill, I don't think we talked before.

audio | un: 10-54

[construing]

[ the practical part of her has no need for a health potion considering venom heals most injuries and can regenerate whole limbs if need be (theoretically—not interested in testing.)

the college student/drummer/superhero zeroed in on "energy drink." ]

On a scale of zero to "I have four finals in one day", how awake is it going to keep me?

[essenceofdeadlybeasts]

Hmm. I'd give 'em a "these four punks are about to get an ass whooping". If you want "I'll never sleep again" we'll have to ask Viv-chan for some Staminan Royales. They're more rare and expensive but I dunno if that matters here.

If ya want something in between, I'll ask for Staminan XX's for the next drop. That might be best for everyone.

[construing]

Bet.

[ there's a tiny voice in gwen's head that sounds a lot like jess saying stimulants are likely a terrible idea.

it's very tiny, thankfully. ]

What do I owe you for a can?

audio | UN: d.johnson

[morethan084]

[That could definitely come in handy...]

I'd rather not kick your ass, but, I am interested.

Are they just up for grabs somewhere? Or do we have to come to you if we want a bottle?

[essenceofdeadlybeasts]

Ohho. You think you could?

[He sounds amused by the idea rather than annoyed.]

I took my fair share and left the rest for everyone else just like Viv-chan asked me. Of course, if the remaining set left in the kitchen has already been claimed... I guess you would have to ask me.

[He's a cheeky little shit, ain't he?]

[morethan084]

I know I can.

[It's not meant to be a challenge, but Daisy is confident in her skills.

Eyebrows lifting, Daisy laughs as she rolls her eyes.]

I'm not going to beg, if that's what you're getting at.

audio; @majimagoro

[hikae]

Now that's nostalgic! Now I wonder of Viv-chan could get ahold of the limited Staminan Sparks too. Nothin' more frustratin' than pouring thousands into the dream machine, hopin' it will pop-out and then it doesn't... fuckin' gachapons.

[ They're brilliant ideas from a business perspective, he can admire that. But frustrating to use ]

[essenceofdeadlybeasts]

[He chuckles, because yes, your frustration is amusing to him. It's kinda cute~.]

Couldn't say. I don't think they still make those... you'd have to ask her if she can grab any though. I'd be content with some Royales but I don't want to be greedy.

[hikae]

The limited-editions that are not seasonal and thus, never make a come back are the absolute worst.

[ Cute? Huffs. But uh. There's a 'still' that needs to be addressed ]

Any idea when they got discontinued?