VIDEO ☠☠ 001

[nishishi]

[The first image you'll get to see on this particular video feed is pretty much a real detailed view of someone's eyes. They're way too close to the screen and you can almost see the individual flecks of deep brown when the image isn't blurred thanks to this guy moving more than a little bit. The individual responsible for such a sight is trying his damndest to figure out how the hell this thing works, how you can send messages or even videos on something that's very pointedly NOT shaped like a snail, and how you even know if it was working or not.

Eventually it seems like he's stopped caring, or decided that on sheer force of will alone that it's working. Because the feed pulls back and you can see this very 'good dog' expression on a very simple-looking man. A scar under his eye, and a rather ratty old straw hat perched atop his head.]

The food's really good here! And I wasn't even yelled at when I ate a lot, either, and I like that. [The crowd hadn't been the most fun, but who needed fun when there was food involved.]

An' yanno what? I don't like being away from my crew an' home, but if there's an adventure--Nihihi, then I guess I don't mind stayin' around! [And then that 'good dog' expression melts, as if exposed to heat very suddenly. A frown on his face.]

But there's so much land everywhere! And the ocean is so far away! There's too many buildings and I was told that there aren't any pirate ships here??

[Seriously.]

What's up with that??

Comments

[nishishi]

Monkey D Luffy, Captain of the Straw Hat Pirates and Future Pirate King!

[He looks so proud when he announces this, too. A hand on his hip and his chest puffed out.]

A real, bonafied pirate! Have you never met one before?

[hasitsthorns]

Woaahhh. I know the dude that's gonna become a pirate king. That makes you like the coolest person I know, by the way.

[ Just fyi, Luffy. Sorry, Manolo, Pirate King kind of outweighs famous musician. ]

No, never. Well. Wait. I take that back. I did meet one, but he's... kind of old and really, like, gloomy.

[ it's funny because she marries said gloomy pirate later BUT I DIGRESS ]

[nishishi]

[It's already taken effect--the flattery. He looks so fucking proud to be considered the coolest person someone knows. He rubs a finger under his nose, grinning wild and wide.]

Nihihi. I don't mind being the coolest person someone knows. Being the Pirate King DOES make you pretty darn cool.

[He wants the title so bad, he can taste it.]

Old and gloomy? Maa, pirates shouldn't be gloomy at all, there's adventure to be undertaking. Sounds to me like he needs to be reminded what it means to be a pirate.

[hasitsthorns]

It totally does! Because, like, pirates are cool but Pirate Kings are the coolest. And since you're trying to be one, that's like practically being there already so! Bam. Coolest.

[ The logic of the cool factor as explained by Rosie. ]

Misto isn't so bad! He's just... old as time or something. He's been a pirate for a while so maybe he's ready to retire? Do pirates retire?

[nishishi]

You should have seen the first Pirate King. He was so cool. His name was Gold Roger, and the entire Ocean was his backyard.

[She's damn right that the pirate kings are the coolest. But at the same time...]

Well. I don't really know. I only just started out a few months ago and got a good crew, finally. So I'm no-where near retiring or anything myself. Gold Roger himself got caught by the marines, so...

Well! I don't plan on getting caught. So I don't know. You should ask your friend if he's tired of adventure.

[hasitsthorns]

[ Like... Jolly Roger? Or was that Jolly Rancher? She forgets. Humans and their strange similar names for completely different things. ]

Maybe I will, when I see him next! [ Not that she's planning to see him again, but that's an entirely different story. ]

But, hey, that's awesome that you got a good start and a good crew. I'm sure you'll make it in no time!

[ Rosie, have you seen how long this series is? Pls. ]

[nishishi]

Nihihihi. You'll have to introduce me to him if he shows up, too. Even if he's old, maybe he's got some good stories even if he doesn't want to be on the sea anymore.

[Fingers touch the side of his face and he thinks about it.]

Well, me and my crew are definitely doing really great! But. The problem is that now we're all separated, you know? I lost most of them when I got here.

[hasitsthorns]

Wouldn't the be something! [ Though she doubts anyone from her world would be showing up any time soon, it's... a thought. She'd love to see Misto again. Feldspar and Reyson too. ] But, yeah, you got it. Sure he'd love to meet some fellow piratey folk.

[ Ah, that's... Whoops. Rose didn't mean to touch on a sore spot. ]

Hey, no worries! I'm sure you'll get back to them soon. Or, y'know, as soon as you can.