The stuff on his fingers and on his chin drips down onto his leg and it makes a sound like plinkplinkplink and everywhere it lands there is a small explosion of light.
Tiny fireworks.
He shakes his head and more drops hit the ground and it makes his head spin and somewhere deep down a high pitched voice tells him to stop, to not make it worse, but there are such pretty fireworks all around him now and the fish stop swimming and look down at him and he raises his arms and tells them to come down, come down, watch the fireworks with me!
But the fish only stare, swimming in place, their fins going back and forth and forth and back.
Boring fish.
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An ambush leaves Luffy drugged and lost. A friend helps him find his way home.
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Chapter 2: Surprise Guest
Narrated by Vivian.
Vivian: Chief, I think Lolory will make a good guest.
Narrator: There was a long moment of silence. For a second, I thought the screen really froze this time.
Narrator: Silence ensues. Then, the editor-in-chief finally pushes his glasses up and starts speaking.
Chief Editor: You do realize that we're called Miraland Geographic, right?
Vivian: Of course I do.
Chief Editor: And do you also realize what they call Lolory, right?
Vivian: Ambassador of Elegance.
Chief Editor: So...
Chief Editor: Are you trying to change the show into another "Beauty and the Beast"?
Vivian: Hmm... That doesn't sound too bad!
Chief Editor: Beixi, what do you think?
Narrator: I thought Jiang Beixi would dismiss the idea as ill-conceived, but instead she says...
Jiang Beixi: Your candidates would make excellent academic advisors or remote guests, but due to their advanced ages, getting them on the show is risky.
Narrator: She says in a calm and unhurried voice as she types away at the keyboard. It takes her no time at all to get a file sent.
Jiang Beixi: I just sent you the info and rating data of Lolory's previous shows. She can handle everything from celebrity interviews to hit variety shows.
Narrator: She was fast! Even the most difficult of chiefs would not say no to a proposal as compelling as that.
Chief Editor: Okay. We'll do a pilot first to see how it goes.
Narrator: When I contact Lolory, she is on set. After pitching the idea to her manager, I get turned down.
Vivian: Is it that she's not comfortable with doing reality shows?
Agent: Lolory has done a reality show before. As you can see, her performance was impeccable.
Vivian: Is it Wasteland that she doesn't like?
Agent: Lolory is a fan of cultural diversity, but Wasteland is too far away, and her schedule doesn't permit long-distance travel.
Agent: Sorry, I have to go. Got work to do. Thank you for reaching out anyway. Hopefully we'll have opportunities to work together in the future.
Narrator: The agent was just being polite and didn't spill the real reason... perhaps they had misgivings. I have to be more well-prepared before trying again.
You: How did they manage to get Lolory on her last reality show?
Vivian: About that, the director said it was because Bebity agreed to do the show first.
Vivian: I don't do reverse psychology. It gets cheap attention that doesn't last. It's a far cry from innovation.
Jiang Beixi: Why does it have to be Lolory?
Vivian: Sports stars, travel bloggers, or scholars recommended by the editor-in-chief... they're the audience's ideas of a guest. But not Lolory... she'll be a surprise.
Vivian: Given her intelligence and sophistication, she'll handle the show well. Plus, she's popular. Having her on the show will help with the ratings.
Vivian: If you ask me why it has to be her, I guess it's instincts.
Vivian: My admiration for her goes back to high school when she left a deep impression on me during a magazine shoot.
Vivian: She was wearing an uncharacteristic gothic dress and holding a skull-topped cane. Her dangerous charm perfectly matched the cover title... Alternate Elegance.
Vivian: Just imagine what happens when her unique charm meets the primitive and unbridled beauty of Wasteland.
Jiang Beixi: A perfect contrast?
Vivian: Exactly!
Vivian: I was wondering, though, why you agreed to my decision that day without asking any questions?
Jiang Beixi: Admittedly, sometimes you don't do things by the book, and you always think out of the box. And...
Jiang Beixi: To be honest, I just had this subconscious urge to support you. It could be our bond as long-time partners, or it could just be my instincts.
Vivian: When I first met you, you looked like the most unlikely person to go with instincts.
Jiang Beixi: Well, change happens in unexpected ways. For example, you once came close to quitting the Wasteland shoot, but now you're persuading others to do it.
Narrator: That's true. The charm of Wasteland won me over and gave me new ideas. From that perspective...
Vivian: I know a way to pique Lolory's interest, and it's going to work this time!
Jiang Beixi: Okay then, I'll go get prepared for the shoot.
Chapter 1
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Postcards from Snagglepuss
And what a surprise guest hath we!
"Y'all rather surprised ...?"
It was none other than a certain Penelope Pitstop as passed through the Wisconsin Dells region ... in the middle of the night ... and a rain-slicked night at that, even! And was our party surprised, getting up from sleep in such a groggy-looking manner until Crazy Claws, Your Genial Host for the most part, got some coffee going.
"And I'd be somewhat stunned how a gal with a name like Penelope Pitstop could make an owl-shift pit stop in the middle of the colour season in Wisconsin Dells!" was how Crazy Claws explained it. "After all, I once had a date named Penelope ... only I lost interest when I realised--"
"Try not to get any crazy ideas," Penelope Pitstop remarked in her oh-so-sugarcane-syrup-sweet Southern tone of vocals, adding "After all, I try not to overdo it as a sexpot, unlike that Barbie. Though I sometimes prefer the adventurous sort of life."
Which had Huckleberry asking what such included beyond rally car driving in the Wacky Races, prompting this response: "Interesting name there, Huckleberry Hound, I have to say ... and I do admit to having the fondness for hiking, surfing, diving underwater, tent camping--"
"You mean to tell me," asked I, "you've been diving?!!"
"On a few occasions," Penelope remarked. "And I do admit that the feeling of diving underwater is a fascinating thing ... especially when you're able to just wear yourself more than anything."
"Might it have been with Peter Potamus?" asked Huck.
"The prospect does seem a little amusing there ... yet what's interesting is that Peter Potamus has a niece of his named Penelope. Who can't help but be stoked for the dive experience for a gal her age."
Which had Hair Bear guessing "Maybe 12 or 13?"
"However did you guess that, uh--"
"Hair Bear. Our little company decided to spend some time here before heading back to Muddahbu to our Secret Surf and Dive Enclave where we spend much of the winter."
Penelope, you could guess, chuckled slightly at the remark as the coffee and some orange danish rolls were served, even to the point of noting that Peter Potamus' niece Penelope (otherwise affectionately named "Penny") happens to be a dive instructress herself. "And an especially gentle and patient sort," Penelope Pitstop added, "which has earned her something of a reputation among summer camps as want to use her services for dive coaching and instruction!"
You could guess our whole company ... right down to Pixie and Dixie, even ... was fascinated to hear such a detail. Even if it was like 2:45 in the morning, the streets noticeably wet with the Wisconsin autumnal rain, which had taken a short pause there.
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@bladeshowers
Aymeric de Borel was taking a walk to stretch his legs after having been at his desk all morning, nodding and smiling to those who greeted him and generally enjoying himself. It was a warm day by Ishgard standards, a lovely day to be outside, his workload had been fairly light so far and Lucia wouldn’t expect him to hurry back because he very rarely did unless there was something pressing to hurry his steps.
He was just contemplating what he might want to have for lunch when he spotted a familiar face he hadn’t seen in a while and found himself walking faster as a smile bloomed on his face. “Amara! Dear friend, what brings you to Ishgard?” Perhaps merely passing through, or perhaps something more pressing. Well she would soon tell him, though he hoped nothing was amiss. The world had seen enough strife of late.
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*A strange creature appears*
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*the Bishōnen ninja squad was alerted as all 5 of them came out of the Squad headquarters*
Hiruko: "Whose there, identify yourself" *He demands as he was using his semblance in his first state*
Kai: "To think we'd have a visitor this soon, but question is are you friend or foe" *he adds on having both his fans out*
Kagefumi: "i understand you might have buisness but i think we'd all appreciate it if you would have sent a notice" *He would also say with a hand sign set*
Hakutomi: "I agree with the others, so please state you name" *he would say having his hand on his Katana*
Raidou: "Stay on guard...we dont know who we could be dealing with" *he said having both his MP5A3 out aimed on target*
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