John Egbert (
ghostytrainer) wrote2013-07-25 02:01 pm
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prank #45 | video + action for rose (BACKDATED TO THIS MORNING)
action for rose:
[John has seen a lot of strange things in his life, and while what he's looking at this very second hardly takes the cake, it's definitely unexpected. And kind of weird.]
[But before making a Federal Fucking Issue about it, he figures he should probably check the facts.]
...hey sweetheart? You didn't happen to catch an Omanyte at some point, did you?
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video:
[The feed opens up to a view of... a toilet. But it's not the toilet that's interesting, but rather the Omanyte swimming in very tiny circles inside the bowl. Despite the rather confined space, the little thing seems to be happy as a clamperl, occasionally looking up at the camera and waving its tentacles with a happy sort of gurgle.]
[Eventually John's voice can be heard from behind the camera.]
I felt like this kind of qualifies as a "pics or it didn't happen" moment. Like... okay how often is it that you wake up and find an Omanyte using your toilet as a kiddie pool? Would anybody have believed me if I tried telling them about this later? I think not.
[The Omantye stops circling and blows some bubbles in the water.]
I am kind of thinking the little guy missed the memo about the whole rampaging thing though because the worst he's done so far is splash some water on the floor. And let's face it: that is not even remotely threatening. Even so, I am not sure I want to try and take him out of there...
[He had an... interesting experience with a Kabuto the first night following the seance. Note to self: angry Kabutos make for really shitty hats.]
Though I will admit I am somewhat baffled as to how he got in here in the first place. He's too big to have-- ah. [He seems to have something of a light bulb moment and, just as the Omanyte began to crawl out of the toilet, John turns the camera to himself. He looks somewhat exasperatedly unamused.] Dave, I swear this had better not be your idea of a prank. Because if so, zero out of five stars, this is lame even by your poor sta--AHHHAHAHAHAHA! That tickles, stop!!
[The view jostles wildly as John fumbles the gear, laughing loudly, before it falls to the floor with a clatter and cuts out entirely.]
[John has seen a lot of strange things in his life, and while what he's looking at this very second hardly takes the cake, it's definitely unexpected. And kind of weird.]
[But before making a Federal Fucking Issue about it, he figures he should probably check the facts.]
...hey sweetheart? You didn't happen to catch an Omanyte at some point, did you?
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video:
[The feed opens up to a view of... a toilet. But it's not the toilet that's interesting, but rather the Omanyte swimming in very tiny circles inside the bowl. Despite the rather confined space, the little thing seems to be happy as a clam
[Eventually John's voice can be heard from behind the camera.]
I felt like this kind of qualifies as a "pics or it didn't happen" moment. Like... okay how often is it that you wake up and find an Omanyte using your toilet as a kiddie pool? Would anybody have believed me if I tried telling them about this later? I think not.
[The Omantye stops circling and blows some bubbles in the water.]
I am kind of thinking the little guy missed the memo about the whole rampaging thing though because the worst he's done so far is splash some water on the floor. And let's face it: that is not even remotely threatening. Even so, I am not sure I want to try and take him out of there...
[He had an... interesting experience with a Kabuto the first night following the seance. Note to self: angry Kabutos make for really shitty hats.]
Though I will admit I am somewhat baffled as to how he got in here in the first place. He's too big to have-- ah. [He seems to have something of a light bulb moment and, just as the Omanyte began to crawl out of the toilet, John turns the camera to himself. He looks somewhat exasperatedly unamused.] Dave, I swear this had better not be your idea of a prank. Because if so, zero out of five stars, this is lame even by your poor sta--AHHHAHAHAHAHA! That tickles, stop!!
[The view jostles wildly as John fumbles the gear, laughing loudly, before it falls to the floor with a clatter and cuts out entirely.]
[Video]
So have you left Cherrygrove already then? Or was the comment about dirt in the past tense?
[Video]
We did, sadly, though I made sure to spend enough time at the spa to rejuvenate myself... [Days and days, to be frank.] I think we've made it halfway through the next areas, so town shouldn't be too far, I hope.
[Video]
[No more like the exact opposite. His life on Earth was pretty cushy though, yeah. And when you spend most of your life growing up in that, that's what really sticks strongly.]
Yeah, probably not. The trip from Cherrygrove to Violet isn't tooo terribly long. And it's not far at all from there to Goldenrod, which is basically like... I guess the hub of Johto in a way. It's the biggest city with the most to do so people tend to flock there and stay there the longest.
[Video]
Goldenrod? Like...the flowers? Perona has heard that name come up in many of the network posts she's scanned daily, so it must be a place of interest for many. She's definitely curious about it now at the least. If it's a big city, she can get some shopping done, and maybe a hotel to stay at, too. A room all to herself~!]
I've heard of that place before! A lot of people speak about it, so it must be popular, like you said... Maybe we'll stay there after we reach this Violet City place. As it stands, I just want to get to a town or city, so I can rest in a bed instead of outside like a dog. Oh, and I heard I could catch more adorable ghosts around there, is that right?! Someone told me about one, mmh--miss...miss...
Miss something. I forget.
[Video]
Yeah, there are ghosts in Sprout Tower. Gastly, Litwick, and Drifloon, to be exact. That and the Ruins outside of the city are really the only worthwhile things about Violet though. The quicker you can get out of there, the better, honestly.
[Video]
As John lists off those names, Perona's brow begin to knit together. She want to commit all these names to memory, but it's hard. Didn't he say once that there are hundreds of different species of pokemon? How can she possibly memorize that many? It'll take time, but...ugh, there should be a simpler way!]
I don't know what any of those are or look like, other than Litwick. But that's only because of the egg you gave to me... But if they're cute ghosts, o-or just ghosts in general, then I want them! I can't possibly be the Ghost Princess without adorable ghosts to control. If they could make my enemies negative, then that'd be perfect...but I'll make do. I don't care about the place at all, so long as I can collect more pokemon I like.
[Meaning - fuck Violet. If she can sleep, eat, and catch ghost pokemon, then everything else in that city can burn for all she cares.]
[Video]
What do you mean by make your enemies "negative" though? Is that something the ghosts you controlled back home could do?
[Video]
Eh? Oh, mmh...something like that. [He didn't know? Hm, maybe that's for the better. As much as Perona likes John, she still doesn't really know him very well. And she likes to keep the specifics of her powers on the down-low, even if it didn't matter now.] It's a lot like what it sounds like, really... There's not much to explain, and I really do hate to ruin the mystery of my powers.
[Video]
[Video]
But she should at least put his mind at ease somewhat. With a sigh, Perona leans her head into one hand.]
It's fine...don't feel bad. Not many ability users reveal their powers to others. It's a stupid move to make on the seas of the Grand Line - but really, there isn't much to think about. My hollows make people negative, and that's that.
[Video]
So do lots of people in your world have powers then?
[Video]
The powers we gain don't come easily - the method by which we do get them is very rare where I'm from. And while I know many who do have different powers - my past crew had a few ability users - in relation to just how many civilians there are...we're a very tiny minority. Pirates usually are the ones who get the powers - or marines, because they're so useful to us both, but weakling who can't survive on the test of the Grand Line and New World aren't fit for them...and when they die, the power is reborn, for someone else to find.
Adding to that, many people who are like me hide their abilities as much as possible, so really counting how many of us exist isn't easy. And pirates are being turned in left and right - the weak ones at least - while strong pirates dispose of marine officers foolish enough to challenge them. ...So I suppose the real answer is that there is never a set amount, it always fluctuates.
Re: [Video]
[Perona #1 never mentioned this tidbit.]
Wait... hold on. Are you from the same world as... ah what was his name, hold on I'm blanking...
[It's been a long while since the last time he spoke to the marine, after all. John's not even sure if he's still here. But luckily, his name isn't exactly hard to remember once you recall the fact that it's about as literal as names get.]
Ah right, Smoker! Durr, how silly of me.
[Video]
[Really? Again? Just how much does John know about her? It doesn't seem like very much at all, actually, if he doesn't even know that she's a pirate. That's something she doesn't hide and something she's actually proud of - she has a good reputation, and a decently high bounty before she joined with Moria. And Perona's just about to ask John what he does know, and how, but she's brought to a halt by that name.
Cue a very loud gagging noise, and Perona sticking out her tongue like she's swallowed something unpleasant.]
EEUGH, SMOKER?! That distasteful Marine clown is here?! I would have preferred anyone else other than a Government dog! [Well, anyone other than Usopp. <_<]
[Video]
[GJ, SELF.]
I don't know if he's still here? I haven't spoken to him in a very long time so...
[Video]
I can only hope he isn't here - it's the last thing I need to have to deal with someone like him. At least now I can set him on fire if he tries anything, or shows up near me. [SWEET PRECIOUS BABY, SHE WILL TEACH YOU THE WAYS.]