A package

[ever_yanagi]

 Ah, Genichirou. Nee-san has sent us...a package.

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[tarundoru]

Burn it.

[ever_yanagi]

She will know.

[tarundoru]

I still think she's magical and has hidden it from everyone.

[ever_yanagi]

That is a distinct possibility.

Would you like to come and investigate the contents with me?

[tarundoru]

I think more digging is necessary.

After dinner tonight?

[ever_yanagi]

I agree. I have begun some research in my free time, but so far have not turned up anything.

That would be a good time.

[tarundoru]

Are you sure you don't recall lengthy periods of time in which she was away?

I suggest you put up wards around everything, just in case.

[ever_yanagi]

I was very young then. I cannot recall.

I will do that.

[tarundoru]

Maybe I should ask my brother.

Good. Ward yourself as well.

[ever_yanagi]

Assuming he hasn't been sworn into silence?

That is a given. I will also make tea and attempt to restrain Sadaharu from blowing up the room.

[tarundoru]

He's not that big of a pushover. I hope.

Perhaps let him attempt that before I get there.

(ooc: strikes deleted)

[ever_yanagi]

Good luck.

I will try to contain the damage.

[tarundoru]

I will need it. I'll ask grandfather too.

That would be for the best.

[ever_yanagi]

I'm not sure how informative my own family will be, but I'll look all the same to find any discrepancies.

Actually, Sadaharu is a little distracted now so that will help.

[tarundoru]

We have extensive records, but since I'm not home to look through them, I'll have to rely on their word.

Excellent. Keep him away from it unless you want him to have an extended stay in the infirmary.

[inui]

Perhaps we should test it for hexes.

[ever_yanagi]

I have already done so. It was sent the muggle way, though.

[inui]

We could try some potions to see if it affected.

[ever_yanagi]

If it damages the package Nee-san will be very cross.

[inui]

Perhaps there are anti-potion charms on it. Therefore, it would be interesting to test.

[ever_yanagi]

I haven't been able to detect any magic on it, but perhaps you would be able to give a second opinion.

[inui]

I'll find a melting potion and we can pour that on the package.

[ever_yanagi]

As I said, if it destroys the package, my sister will be very cross.

[inui]

It can't be any worse than the various potion mishaps I've had.

[ever_yanagi]

...have you met my sister?

[inui]

Once, I think...

...Actually, I have no recollection of meeting any member of your family.

[ever_yanagi]

That is strange... did you not come over to play, when we were children?

[inui]

I thought I had, but when I tried to recall any instances, I came up blank.

[ever_yanagi]

That is strange. I distinctly remember meeting your own parents, and you must have come over at some point because I recall you leaving some test tubes behind...

[inui]

Maybe I've experienced memory loss due to either a potion, a potions accident, or a particularly well-executed Obliviate.

[ever_yanagi]

This bears further investigation.

[inui]

I'll send an owl to my mom. She usually remembers all of the various events, visits, etc.

[ever_yanagi]

Thank you. I shall be anticipating the results.

[inui]

I'll also have her send me my notebooks from the time. Those are usually informative.

[accioswallow]

Is that is what it sitting in our room?

[ever_yanagi]

Unfortunately. I do apologise for the inconvenience.

[accioswallow]

I am surprised by your apprehension. We could put it in a tiny jar?

[ever_yanagi]

You have not met my sister.

As tempting as that sounds, I do not believe that would solve the problem.

[accioswallow]

Perhaps I will have the chance at a family day.

A pity. I was looking for a good candidate.