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[ The video feed opens with a very closed in camera angle of Genji in his full cyborg armor attire. It's impossible to tell what his expression is and it's very much the point. His back and shoulders seem awkwardly stiff, like he forgot how to seem casual all of a sudden. ]

I have... a question. What is the usual protocol when someone here discovers they may be developing an 'ability'— [ Finger quotes and all. ] —that they did not have before? Because—

[ Genji’s words are cut short abruptly by a shriek that could only belong to his darling roommate. Then hurried steps across hardwood floors can be heard before the phone is seized from Genji’s hands and into view comes Hana, who looks a bit red-nosed and glassy-eyed. Her brows are furrowed as she peers into the camera, frown pulling at her lips. ]

We. Need. Help!

[ Then the view switches to the phone’s outer camera, which reveals that their surroundings - their apartment - is just crawling with vines, leaves, flowers, everything. In the center of this view is Hana’s neon-lit, super souped up gaming rig, which the plants are slowly creeping onto. ]

Genji has plant magic now and— eh-chyi [ that’s a sneeze, apparently ] I’m dying. They’re attacking me!

[ It's obvious now why Genji was so visibly awkward. He clears his throat, it sounding like static through his helmet modulation. ]

It is not quite as... urgent, but. Any advice or assistance would be appreciated. [ He picks off a little plant seedling that was growing in the crevices of his armor. ] And maybe any recommendations for good allergy medicine as well...?

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What? That's the name of my business back home, so it's the name of my business here.
_{[ Here is a little bit different than there. But it was the name of his business back home? Looks like you're dealing with a pro-entrepreneur. ]}

Anything else you need?
_{[ look at this guy... he's really wanting work! ]}

[ Gintoki is definitely giving Genji a better impression now. People have to make a living, right? ]

I can't think of anything right off hand. Unless you're also a doctor and can help Hana with her allergies.

I'm touched you have that much faith in me already to think for the slight second that I'm a doctor.
_{[ He's not smiling, but his voice sounds more friendly at least. ]}

I'll be over in a second to deal with the main problem here.
_{[ it's you, Genji. You're the main problem. That's what he doesn't say. ]}

I am past the point of being surprised by anything that happens here, friend.

[ Yes, he called you 'friend.' Look what these plants have done to him... and the power of friendship.

He huffs a little. ]

I will prepare myself then.

_{[ Ah yes, there it is. Gintoki has reached the friend zone. A dangerous place for them both to be.. especially him who doesn't like to admit stuff like that. He doesn't say anything else to Genji's response other then ask for locations to their apartment and arrives in no time. He has no gardening tools with him-- but his yukata is worn around his waist and held up with his sash to give him more mobility. There are a pair of gardening gloves on him at least and a charming sun hat. Adorable.

He pounds his fist on the apartment door. He wants to talk to him first to be given direction. He assumes the vines have reached outside too, but maybe Genji wants him to help inside first. When Genji answers the door, he lifts a hand in greeting. ]}

You called?

[ Genji doesn't think much of it, really. They banter but he's never felt it was antagonistic... at least on his end. Well, after their first interaction anyway.

He gives Gintoki their address and by the time he arrives he's still in the power dampening handcuffs Cisco brought him. He figures it'd be best to keep them on until his own personal jungle has been dealt with.

He manages to open the door and blinks at Gintoki. ]

Indeed. I like the hat. [ He gestures with his bound hands. ] Come in, then. It's all stopped growing finally.

_{[ eyezooms right on the handcuffs ofc... ]}
I like your.. handcuffs. Hey, you didn't seem like much of an "M" to me but I guess I was wrong.

_{[ He figures the handcuffs are doing something to prevent Genji from.. planting.. or whatever just happened. That is what happened, right?
He takes a gander around the apartment in a bit of awe. It's kind of impressive, actually. After he looks everywhere he finally gives Genji this look with his mouth hanging open. ]}

Oi, you did this!? All of this? What are you trying to do? Are you T*toro now!? If you're gonna grow plants, why don't you grow stuff you can actually eat and not stuff that makes you sneeze, huh?

[ Of course. Genji rolls his eyes. ]

They're just to stop the plants for the time being. It's all a friend of mine had.

[ Genji winces a little at the reaction, still feeling plenty embarrassed by the whole affair. ]

I don't know. It got like this when I was sleeping, I haven't figured out how to control it yet. When I learn how to grow carrots you'll be the first to know.

_{[ Carrots? Really? ]}
Get back to me when you learn how to grow strawberries.

_{[ Gintoki gets straight to work, though, moving to the nearest wall and beginning to grip onto the vines and pull. They're pretty stubborn, but Gintoki is able to tear some of them with his brute shounen strength. Some of the thicker ones are gonna be a task, though.

He huffs a breath. ]}

Hey, do you think I'll randomly get saiyan powers if you wake up with plant powers? Is that how it works here?

Not a fan of vegetables, huh?

[ The shounen strength is genuinely pretty impressive and Genji raises his brows as he does so. Huh. Well, it was obvious there was more to Gin than met the eye anyway...

But he snorts. ]

I suppose it's entirely possibly. I don't know if you could pull off blonde hair though.

_{[ lol Genji got his reference and that makes him actually smile. Broooo. ]}

Why would I want vegetables when I could have strawberries, aaa? Have you ever even had a strawberry before? How about strawberry cake? That's the most superior food group.
_{[ because its a food group now, ok.. ]}

[ Genji notices that smile. Aw. Bros. He huffs and tries to not act like he's smiling too.

But then he makes a face. ]

I'm reasonably sure strawberry cake is not it's own food group. But it is quite good. Although I was always partial to taiyaki as a child.

_{[ Gintoki grunts as he continues to rip the vines out with his bare hands, beginning to form a little pile of them next to him. He avoids the bigger ones for now, but in a moment, he'll cut them up real good with his bokken.
His bokken-- it looks pretty dull, but it can slash through steel. Looks are deceiving. ]}

Yeah? I was always partial to _{[ you guessed it ]} strawberry cake. It wasn't as easy to come by when I was a kid though.

_{[ cause he was orphaned and lost and poor and was in the middle of a war, so.. ]}

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