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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[i_am_not_cute]

But isn't Tiger your partner anyway?

[Why would Barnaby have another one?]

[tsunderebunny]

He is, Kid-senpai, but this writer calls everyone I share space with one of her 'partners.'

Her ethics are questionable at best.

[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?

[selphie_t]

My mun thinks that your mun should bring you over to witchesreign, but that's just her two cents on the matter.

I think you'll have no problem finding a game to call home.

[tsunderebunny]

You misunderstand, Miss. I don't wish to be in a game.

[selphie_t]

Selphie without the Miss.

Why not? I think it's great to meet all kinds of new people and learn about their worlds. Or are you one of those all work and no play types?

[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]

Barnaby Brooks Jr, Miss Selphie.

Neither my writer nor myself have the time for a game as of this moment. It would be best for her to forget about it, but she's not very good at following through with her intentions.

[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.

[selphie_t]

Hey hey hey, no need to be so formal!

Oh, no time, other priorities and all the other fun stuff. Well, there's always those meme's and stuff like that.

[tsunderebunny]

It's not formality; it's being polite. We've never met before this, Miss.

I have no wish to be in any memes either. They're a distraction from my job.

[A fruitless distraction at that. How was he to earn any points if he wasn't around for his cue to enter the field?]

[selphie_t]

You really are an all-work-and-no-play type. You can't just be all about work, you know. You have to take time for yourself as well and just have some fun!

[tsunderebunny]

I do. Listening to opera is quite relaxing; you should give it a try someday.