01 ♥ Video

[matadorable]

[It's hard to type with little stone fingers, so he's trying to use the voice function for the first time.

Too bad he accidentally activates the video option instead. And also makes this public. Oops.

The communicator shakes, and though the image isn't entirely clear, anyone watching can see couple of dark sockets with glowing pupils and what appears to be a skull with ornate carvings and distinctive hair. Sunlight spills through what seem to be leaves in the background, and it's obvious the person on the screen is crouched down somewhere, trying to hide. He's not looking directly into the camera.]

Hey. Joaquin. It's me, Manolo. So, uhhh...[How do you even put this.]

Funny story! You know how I said my powers were music-based? That's actually half of what I can do. I can also do something else. I think it keeps me from dying, which as far as powers go? Not a bad one, if I do say so myself! [Because he's already dead in this form, but like hell he's going to say that, hah hah hahhh.....

Maybe if he sounds upbeat enough he can bullshit his way through this.]

The only downside is that people shouldn't see me. Don't ask why, it's just...a power thing, you know? So maybe you could come down here with, like, a...sheet? Just toss it in my general direction, and we'll be good to go. Everyone will think I am dressed as a ghost. Perfect disguise, yes?

[He is grinning really hard and hoping all this optimism and false confidence will be enough. But then he notices something and now he's looking at the communicator like it just ran him through with a sword.]

Oh no...

[Oh yes. And now everyone can see exactly what this power actually is. Good job, Manny!]

Comments

[orions_shadow]

Just do yourself a favor and avoid dog parks.

[matadorable]

Pretty sure the dogs have more to worry about than I do. Biting me won't exactly end well for their teeth, you know?

[orions_shadow]

Indestructible bones?

If not, they'll chew you up I'd bet. Gonna chase you either way.

[matadorable]

Not indestructible, but they're definitely more like stone than regular bones.

I guess it's a good thing I love dogs.

[orions_shadow]

I guess it is.

I'll try to keep mine reigned in if you ever stroll by.

Y'know your face reminds me of these candies I saw once. Candy skulls or something.

[matadorable]

I would...greatly appreciate that, yes.

And do you mean sugar skulls?

[orions_shadow]

I think?

Maybe. I seen em on the internet when I got here earlier this month.

[matadorable]

Oh! That's great. I really ought to get some myself, but I've got a ways to go before I can buy things on the, uhh...internet.

[orions_shadow]

I still don't know if I can buy things. I don't have a credit card.

[matadorable]

Yeah? Me neither.

[He doesn't even have a bank account.......]

[orions_shadow]

You could, you're an adult.

You just gotta pay them back, or else.

[matadorable]

Yeah, see, it's the or else part that's what worries me.