prank #17 | FOURTH WALL EVENT | video/action for goldenrod

[ghostytrainer]

["John" doesn't seem to notice the fact that he's turned the camera on, despite the fact that he's staring right at it. Strange. Apparently he also thought that hair clips are an awesome fashion statement and that he needed to grow his hair out just the tiniest bit. Stranger still.]

--ure you don’t need help finding the games? Really, it will only take me a second.

[But not the strangest thing yet, as apparently he can now talk without moving his lips. And also make it sound like he's sitting a few feet aw--wait a minute.]

No, I am fine, John. You should quit changing the topic.

[Well alright then. It's pretty clear that the person on the screen is not John Egbert, despite the overwhelming similarities.]

I wasn't changing the subject! You just looked like you were having trouble and I thought I could help. But look, Joan! I am getting right back on topic now and answering your question. And the answer is "yes, I do like her." [He pauses.] I just...don't know what to do about it.

[At this point, the girl (her name is Joan, apparently) puts the pokegear down on the ground. This talk is far too serious to have while looking for games. So have a lovely view of the sky, Johto. Also some grass and the face of a curious Vulpix peering down at the device from her place in Joan's lap.]

Hm...that is a problem, but that is why I am here. Do you think she likes you back?

I...don't know honestly. I don't see why she would but then again she has been spending a lot of time with me over the past few months. Though that could just be because we are friends.

Maybe the way she spends time with you means she does like you back! No, scratch that, she DOES like you back. Lalondes are pretty reclusive. They have to really like you to let you in their snooty club, obviously.

Do you really think so? [His voice brightens considerably. At least until...] So what...do I do about that?

Yes! Hm... You need to spend all of your money and take her on the best date ever.

Oh I don't... I mean. Hey let's talk about something else? Tell me more about the giant space station...what was it again? Sacrosont? Sascorant? Or your universe! Tell me again about what a pretty girl Dave is, I think I still have a few more laughs in me for that.

No! God, John, look at me. Do you want her to be your girlfriend or not?

I...oh shit. Joan what did you press? [John's face appears on the screen for a second, slightly paler than normal, before the feed clicks off.]


((OOC: Singularity's Joan will be joining me for this post, so you may be tagged by her or John or possibly both! So if you get a tag from ghostythespian , don't be surprised! ♥))

Comments

[grimseer.livejournal.com]

[Is that really how you charm a lady, Joan? Is that how you would want to be charmed? This fellow disagrees.]

Do not encourage him to expend the paltry sum he has on one date. It would likely end up on the tacky and tasteless end. Especially if Lalondes are involved.

[He would know. :|]

1/3

[ghostythespian.livejournal.com]

[is that who she thinks it is]

2/3

[ghostythespian.livejournal.com]

[OH MY FUCKING GOD SHE HASN'T TALKED TO YOU IN MONTHS AND THIS IS HOW YOU START UP A CONVERSATION SFJAKLFJSKL

ok deep breath ok]

3/3 - done i'm sorry

[ghostythespian.livejournal.com]

Yeah, he's serenading him, it, HER, whatever.

Hey... are you my Ross?

Pfftt, sorry for what?

[grimseer.livejournal.com]

Serenading? And where, exactly, does he plan on performing such an action?

[Your Ross? Well, who else's Ross would he be? :|a]

What, perchance, do you mean by that Joan?

Spamming your inbox.

[ghostythespian.livejournal.com]

Outside her... hotel bedroom, I guess? He might take her to a romantic picnic at night, too, which is not tacky.

Oh. After I ascended to god tiers, I ended up at Sacrosont and it had alternates of everyone else but no one I know so I was alone -- in the sense I had no one from my universe -- with them for months, so now I really missed you and everyone else. [:c :c :c]

Oh please. I never use him, so it's a welcome spam. <3

[grimseer.livejournal.com]

No. Admittedly, a picnic at night is not tacky. However, it also does not involve mindlessly spending all of one's money on an over-exuberant date which would likely look more forced than anything.

[...oh. :|]

I apologize. I'm unsure as to if I am your Ross, perse, as Joan has yet to reach such status with me. And therefor has yet to leave.

[........]

I am sure, however, that your Ross, and your friends, miss you just as terribly.

o/

[ghostythespian.livejournal.com]

Isn't awkwardness part of the romance?

[.....Oh. 8C]

Oh. Yeah, they probably do.

[She looks away and kicks the ground.]

[grimseer.livejournal.com]

I suppose, to an extent, but knowing Egberts it would likely dampen his outlook.

[Man, don't look like that. Don't know about your Ross, Joan, but this Ross can't handle that look. He just can't.]

Cheer up. I am sure someone will find you.

[ghostythespian.livejournal.com]

But that's fine! After he is covered in cake and punch, they might get to share a scene outside and have a heart-to-heart.

[She'd whine about how it's been A MOOOONTH and I HAVEN'T SEEN DAAAAAD but she's an Egbert, so you get:]

Yeah! You are right. It might take a year or two, but I am sure I will finally go home someday.

[grimseer.livejournal.com]

...I have a hard time believing any version of me would be so willing to have a "heart-to-heart" Joan.

[That isn't what he meant. :| And you shouldn't bottle things up, Joan. That worries him.]

Or perhaps they may come to you?

[ghostythespian.livejournal.com]

Well, maybe if girl you really likes him, then it is possible! [Duuuuh.]

But Sacrosont is a horrible place to end up in. Can we just stay here and play pokemon?

[grimseer.livejournal.com]

Perhaps. Considering females are more open to such conversations.

[sdfpaofisjpasf Joan. Just. Come here. Just come here and hug him so it's okay that he hugs you back.]

I would certainly not be opposed to that.

[ghostythespian.livejournal.com]

Yes. Girls are obviously better at feelings.

[BUT WHERE ARE YOU ROSSY 8C]

Of course! Pokemon is fun and not at all dangerous like some games.

[She is looking at YOU, Sburb.]

[grimseer.livejournal.com]

You always have been, of that I am certain.

[I DON'T KNOW. :| I'll start looking for you, and you start looking for me, and we will find each other. It is fourth wall day. WE CAN DO THAT.]

Despite it's violent implications, you mean.

[Yeah, Sburb can go jump off a cliff.]

[ghostythespian.livejournal.com]

Aw, what a sweet thing to say.

[Okay, she is looking around, but she doesn't want to take John's communicator. HM. 8|a]

Well, it's... animal violence? Is that even legal?

[grimseer.livejournal.com]

It's also true.

[Oh. Yeah. That. Would kind of be bad OH WAIT. Do you have one? Because he somehow has one, so maybe you have one too.]

No, likely not. I wouldn't understand why it would be...

[ghostythespian.livejournal.com]

Maybe it is a sport in this place? ...If it is, it's a very tasteless sport.

[NO SHE DOESN-- Oh. Her hood is kind of heavy... oh. She carries the vulpix with one arm and agonizingly fetches it with her free hand. Why is this hood so long? :T]

Hey, are you anywhere near?

[grimseer.livejournal.com]

Quite unpleasant, yes. But I suppose it is looked upon as 'okay' due to the fictional properties of the creatures, and the lack of gore and death.

[Why is your hood so long?]

I'm not quite sure. I've never played the games myself, merely having watched you do so.

[Though he knows how to pan the video around so you can see the city and various landmarks around him. Goldenrod.]

[ghostythespian.livejournal.com]

They are not fictional anymore, though.

[She doesn't know. She wants a god refund.]

Okay, that is kind of lame... hey! I will go find you so just stay where you are!

[Man, okay, she will hope for the best. She drops the vulpix like it's hot in the gentlest way possible and just RUNS OFF with her own communicator. She waves at John.]

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

Tacky? Tasteless?

[So little faith in him, Ross. That hurts. Those words are like knives.]

[grimseer.livejournal.com]

To spend all of your money would ensure that you are taking it overboard, John. Most certainly not needed, I assure you.

[Sorry. It's true. This is why Lalondes take the Egberts on dates. :|]

video;

[usedwindything.livejournal.com]

I never said I was actually going to do that. If I spend it all on one date, then I wouldn't be able to take her on any others! And what's the point in that?

[Maybe in your universe, buddy. But in his Egberts take Lalondes on dates. :T]

Video;

[grimseer.livejournal.com]

[Raising an eyebrow.]

Exactly. Not only that, but whatever date you choose that would end up emptying your wallet would likely not be one she'd enjoy.

[He has faith that his feminine counterpart could easily take you on a date, Egbert. Take you on a date and dazzle you. You seem like the easily dazzled type.]

[tortileghostwriter]

By the gods, it's like looking into a mirror.