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VIDEO, @GEKOKUJOU
(in the beginning, it looks like suigetsu is trying to take a selfie with a particularly horrifying looking fish with teeth longer than its dorsal spines. but he lowers his peace sign, pulls the phone closer for a flattering view of double-chin, and grins into the camera.)
Yo, I'm Houzuki Suigetsu, and this is my first network post of all time. I'm gonna make an announcement to commemorate it, so listen, okay? I won't repeat myself just 'cause you wouldn't pay attention the first time around!
(hope your phone has a translator, because it's notably japanese, both spoken and written on the sign suigetsu lifts up. it looks handmade and like something a child in elementary school could cook up. and while there's an attempt at english, to appease the majority of the people here, both languages have poor spelling and even poorer handwriting.)
Do you like fish and fish-like things? Amphibians and, uh, things that look a lot like amphibians that I'm not too sure about? Well, look no further than—
(eyes creasing, there's a flash of pointy chompers that make him look like he belongs there.)
We were open before this, but I thought that there should be more of you guys going now that I work there. Like the sign says, we're open every single day except for Sunday, from nine in the morning till five in the evening. This might mean that you can't come, 'cause you're at your own job, but you should leave there and come here for a tour instead!
What do you think? It's a swell idea, right? Are you coming right now?
(a tilt to his head, raising the phone back up so only his eyes, his forehead, and his fish friends are visible. many bubbles are blown, many alien crab pincers are pinced. and honestly? it looks kind of fun.)
Lemme know if you are, so I can meet you at the entrance and give you one of my super special all-inclusive tours, with a bonus prize if you listen to my whole talk without interrupting. How could you pass an opportunity like this up?! The right answer is that you can't!
Suigetsu, out-o!
Yo, I'm Houzuki Suigetsu, and this is my first network post of all time. I'm gonna make an announcement to commemorate it, so listen, okay? I won't repeat myself just 'cause you wouldn't pay attention the first time around!
(hope your phone has a translator, because it's notably japanese, both spoken and written on the sign suigetsu lifts up. it looks handmade and like something a child in elementary school could cook up. and while there's an attempt at english, to appease the majority of the people here, both languages have poor spelling and even poorer handwriting.)
Do you like fish and fish-like things? Amphibians and, uh, things that look a lot like amphibians that I'm not too sure about? Well, look no further than—
(eyes creasing, there's a flash of pointy chompers that make him look like he belongs there.)
We were open before this, but I thought that there should be more of you guys going now that I work there. Like the sign says, we're open every single day except for Sunday, from nine in the morning till five in the evening. This might mean that you can't come, 'cause you're at your own job, but you should leave there and come here for a tour instead!
What do you think? It's a swell idea, right? Are you coming right now?
(a tilt to his head, raising the phone back up so only his eyes, his forehead, and his fish friends are visible. many bubbles are blown, many alien crab pincers are pinced. and honestly? it looks kind of fun.)
Lemme know if you are, so I can meet you at the entrance and give you one of my super special all-inclusive tours, with a bonus prize if you listen to my whole talk without interrupting. How could you pass an opportunity like this up?! The right answer is that you can't!
Suigetsu, out-o!
how did this happen
then removes his hand, unveiling just how deep the pen is digging in and staying there for the next person to happen upon, and removes himself with a sidestep and a walk off down the hall.)
Just what are you talking about? Spelling lessons, or something else? 'Cause your innuendo's falling pretty short, there. (his favourite is exhibit is very hard to place, but if he had to make a conscious choice...) C'mon then, before everything falls asleep. We'll head over to the shark tanks and you can even try to feed one if you want. It's about time for that.
(keeping his pace, but checking over his shoulder repeatedly here and there to make sure gladio is following and listening.)
Sharks have been around longer than humans have, so that alone should tell you how great they are. Kisame-senpai sacrificed his body and got eaten by a bunch of sharks. (who?) I wish I could go out like that, but it's a bit overdramatic.
gladio what did u do
Woah -- [ And just like that, Suigetsu is off like a gun, as if Gladio had inadvertently tripped some hair trigger. Strange is one thing, his looks alone qualify but Gladio's become now keenly aware that he's mistaken Suigetsu's awkward lack of social skills for flirtation and --
Yeah, Gladio's not used to this. ]
...Huh? [ This is the part where he's going to be struggling to keep up with Suigetsu, if only because the man seems utterly 'over' whatever set him off and continuing the tour. Gladio can feel sweat prickling at his neck and in his hair but despite a few alarm bells ringing in his head to abort mission, he jogs after him.
He's got to at least apologize, right? ]
Uh... don't tell me Kisame was another guest. [ Gladio attempts humor, but the lack of laughter even on his part betrays his caution. ]
no subject
(the way the discussion has led is good, naturally, keeping him preoccupied with his passion and his ultimate goal. it's obvious he's reverent of the blades... but reverent of their owners? not so much.
a rather chipper "this waaay!" leads them down a wide hallway — and beyond that? an expanse of blue, gallons upon gallons upon gallons of water trapped behind thick panes of convex glass that promises a crystalline view of something breathtaking. an archway, a tunnel of a small ocean teeming with life, colourful alien fish and several other unrecognizeable creatures drifting lazily in the artificial currents.)
Aren't they all pretty cute? Tell them you think so. (finally a harmless suggestion, hand on the glass, pausing in stride to turn, face him, and stretch an arm out demonstratively.)
...
You think I'm being insensitive, don'tcha, Gladio? Don't make such a worried face, Kisame-senpai just wanted to go and inconvenience everyone by dying in the end. So he summoned his sharks and they swallowed up aaall of his secrets for him, leaving Samehada in some unworthy guy's possession.
tmw gladdy finally realizes suigetsu's why the red bar at the top of the screen is active
...
[ This has taken a dark turn, and those alarm bells have become a blaring siren until the Shield finds himself clenching his fists tight. Insensitive doesn't even cover it -- Suigetsu sounds psychotic.
He really shouldn't have taken him so lightly. ]
Hey, take it easy.
[ Gladio speaks carefully, willing his fists to relax after he feels the bite of blunted nails in his palm. Swords are interesting but, if they're going to bring out this side in Suigetsu, perhaps it's best they discuss something harmless. ]
Why don't we change the subject? [ Amber eyes dart briefly away from Suigetsu, into the water. Onto the first fish he sees and lifts his chin to indicate it. He doesn't risk making any sudden moves or encroaching on his personal space - not after that warning. ] What're those?
ALERT, DO NOT ENGAGE
when will these people realize that death isn't the worst that can happen to someone?)
Eh? I'm taking it easy, what're you on about? (tilting his head heavily to one side, looking all the more harmless when he childishly purses his lips despite the pronounced instances of lunacy.) I thought you liked swords, but now you don't wanna talk about 'em? I guess you came for the tour... I should do my job...
(absolutely snapping like an elastic band, right back into the tensionless, easy-going suigetsu who invited gladio along in the first place. it's obvious, however, that his stare isn't leaving the shield anytime soon — and it speaks to his own level of caution where near strangers are concerned.)
Those are "guperels", like uh. Guppy and mackerel put together. Neat, right? (a very fond look aimed at the awkward fish trying to live its life, but suigetsu raises a hand against the glass once more, the current suddenly shifting in order to guide the fish closer to them for gladio's close inspection.) Kinda sounds like "goop", so that's what I named these ones. Goops.
(a big, pointy grin.)
no subject
[ An uncomfortable silence answers Suigetsu. Another day perhaps he would have gladly engaged him on the topic, thinking the way he lit up with interest as a pleasant change from the usual. However, after today it takes on a decidedly sinister twist and Gladio can't help but think there's a lot going on here that he's not seeing. He was, after all, very wrong about Suigetsu's intentions and played a part of his own however inadvertently in this shift in mood.
And just like that, Suigetsu's tone is lighter. Gladio's left in his wake feeling like he's got emotional whiplash, but the warning in his heart seems to have lessened. ]
...
[ Gladio watches the dramatic shift and sway of the fish suddenly carried by a different and by his observation altogether too convenient a shift in current. He's controlling that current, isn't he? ]
Goops, heh.
[ By the Six, he's like a kid. A very disturbed child with a fearsome power. Gladio will need to tread carefully. ]
I've always wondered - how does a guy who cares for fish feel about fishing? Do you hate it?