Narrowly avoided reserve at tanelorn

[tsunderebunny]

It's a good thing that you thought over the situation twice before you clicked that button. This is neither the time nor the place for a sudden decision regarding a game, especially when you have so much to do as it is.

Besides. You're hardly qualified to be my partner. 

...

Stop thanking me for this.

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[ace_of_hearts]

Marco?? You grew out your hair? I didn't even know that you could.

[tsunderebunny]

[Barnaby flashed a smile at the stranger and brushed his hair out of his face--for emphasis.]

You've mistaken me for someone else--and I assure you, I didn't grow anything out.

[ace_of_hearts]

[....]

Okay, you can cut the act. [Annoyed scowl.] Jeez, you're annoying. Glasses are not a disguise. I know you're you Marco.

[tsunderebunny]

[The act was cut alright--]

I sincerely don't know who you're talking about. My apologies.

1/2

[ace_of_hearts]

If you're mocking my manners, that's getting old.

2/2

[ace_of_hearts]

[Thinks it over and gives a devious grin. If this doesn't shock "Marco" out of it, nothing will.]

Pops called me his favorite.

[tsunderebunny]

[Just. This look.]

It's not intended to mock you--and you are indeed mistaken. I'm fairly sure that he doesn't know you.

I highly doubt that anyone in Sternbild does.

[ace_of_hearts]

[Sighs. WELL, it still sounds exactly like Marco, right down the wording and obvious voice.]

You're not much of a parrot phoenix, but I'll bite. Where's Sternbild? Who are you?

[He KNOWS you're Marco, but he'll let you have your act to see where this goes and how ridiculously involved you make the story this time. Deadpan weirdo.]

[tsunderebunny]

[There was that smile again, but it was a touch sharper.]

Barnaby Brooks Jr. One half of the first and only team on Hero TV, where the citizens of Sternbild can watch as their heroes protect the city from crime.

[It was a tag-line. Nothing special.]

Now, I must admit that I've never seen a parrot phoenix.

[ace_of_hearts]

[Facepalms.] Marco, come off it. A crime fighter? You? No one is going to believe that.

And ha ha. Go look in a mirror. Except you aren't a parrot. You can't change your voice. Honestly, this is worse than the time you insisted you could talk to pineapple.

[Are you getting the impression that wherever this "Marco" is he must be one fuck of a liar?]

[tsunderebunny]

It's not Marco. It's Barnaby.

[get it right man :|

The smile dropped completely and was replaced by a cold apathy. This stranger wasn't even a fan of Hero TV. He didn't need to maintain his image.]

Who are you? And why would anyone in their right mind wish to talk to a pineapple?

[ace_of_hearts]

Portgas D. Ace.

[Snickers.] Right? Because his head is shaped like one. I'll admit though, you did a good job with the shave if you really aren't Marco. You don't look like a pineapple anymore. For now.

[He is REALLY convinced Barnaby is Marco good lord.]

So you're a crime fighter, Barnaby? [NOPE. Can't keep a straight face. Marco the phoenix: defender of justice.... AHAHAHAHAHAHA Just the thought is hilarious!]

[tsunderebunny]

I assure you, I am not Marco.

[Points are being docked, Ace. That's not a good thing.]

And you are correct. I do fight crime, and am decidedly not a pineapple.

What do you do that makes you and your 'friend' so obsessed with them?

[ace_of_hearts]

We are pirates in the greatest crew in the world --

[Pauses, and points a finger!] No! I am not feeding your ego, man! It's big enough already.

[I'm so so sorry Bunny.]

We're shitty pirates. And just that. [Hah! That will get to Marco's ego. TOTALLY.]

[tsunderebunny]

[Attempt to bash ego: failed.

Barnaby unblinkingly watched Ace and his antics, completely unmoved by the declaration.]

I can tell. You do like to talk to pineapples.

[ace_of_hearts]

You shut up Marco! You're the pineapple!

[Yup, not only is he flustered, Marco has used those exact words on him before.]

[tsunderebunny]

It's not Marco! It's Barnaby!

[He's not taking this nonsense any longer.]

[ace_of_hearts]

Fine. Barnaby. [HIGHLY SKEPTICAL OF THIS.] So your mun isn't apping you anywhere?

[tsunderebunny]

I have neither the desire nor the time. She is the same.

...Besides that, she needs to negotiate with my manager first. I have a very busy schedule.

[ace_of_hearts]

[God. This is just like. Marco's dream world. OKAY WHATEVER MAN. Manager pfft.]

Uh-huh. Doing the Hero thing, right? [Defender of Justice. PFFFFFFFF. YEAH RIGHT.] Well, I'm sure your manager could find a way to spare you some time what with all the extra time stop involved in most comms.

[tsunderebunny]

[A frown.]

You misunderstand me, Mister Ace. I have no desire to waste my time with any game.

[ace_of_hearts]

[Tries to pull off Marco's deadpan stare right back. He just looks grumpy though.] Why not?

[tsunderebunny]

[He smirked once again, pandering for the camera.]

I have my own reasons, and they aren't for you to know.

[ace_of_hearts]

[Shakes his head irritably grumbling quietly, "God you're such an asshole sometimes Marco."]

Yeah, yeah, whatever man. I didn't think you were the type to leave your friends in the lurch though.

[tsunderebunny]

It's not Marco. It's Barnaby.

[It was automatic that time. A force of habit thanks to a certain ojii-san.]

So long as there are points on the line and my partner's breaking something, I'll be there.

You are far from being my partner.