ghostytrainer | 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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[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~~perl~~, 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.]

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Oh, okay. Makes sense! [He laughs a little, sounding slightly embarrassed. Did he cross a line? Some part of him thinks he may have crossed a line without meaning to or realizing it. Oops.] Spooky stuff is kinda like magic, once you know the secret you kind of ruin the trick, haha I should have thought of that before I asked. My bad.

[Oh, John...you're really too cute sometimes, and you're almost making Perona feel a little sorry for keeping secrets from you. Almost. But secrecy is what's kept her alive - not revealing the full extent of her powers is the best tactic of any ability user. What kind of fighter would she be if people knew everything she could do? That ruins the mystery, and she'd have to think up better schemes and ideas!

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.

Hehe, alright. [He's still not exactly sure what negative means in this context but he's going with it. Maybe it means they make people really pessimistic. Or someting.]

So do lots of people in your world have powers then?

Mmh...yes and no. [How does she explain this? It's true that ability users are common on the seas, even when the Devil Fruits are supposedly very rare, but that in relation to how many civilians there are, and the weak idiots who think they can overcome the cruelest waters of their world...hmph.]

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.

Wait, back up. So you're a ghost princess and a pirate?

[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.

Y-Yes...I am.

[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. <_<]

Oh wait, right. Marines and pirates don't get along. Oops.

[GJ, SELF.]

I don't know if he's still here? I haven't spoken to him in a very long time so...

Good. [Yeah, Perona doesn't pull her punches when it comes to people she doesn't like. Sorry about that, John. You shouldn't be hanging around stupid, gross marines anyway. Pirates are more fun and dozens of times better.]

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.]

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