7th piece ♔ accidental video

[grooviestmutant]

[ The video clicks on to reveal Charles sitting on his couch, from an unusual angle - perhaps at his waist. He's speaking aloud, but there is nothing to see - no one beside him, and he is hardly facing the camera. ]

Erik-but what am I to feed a shark?

Yes, I know you are not a pet… I did not imply that! [ He's frowning to his side, looking up

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permavideo

[manlytear]

[Erik's eyebrows are furrowed as he turns on his communicator.]

Charles...

Sharks?

[grooviestmutant]

[ Charles only smiles in Erik's direction and tilts his head. ]

Yes, Erik. It's the oddest thing; I had not known you... to be in this way before.

It is quite adorable when it is not frightening. Are you doing this yourself?

[manlytear]

... You are suggesting that I am a shark.

[grooviestmutant]

Well, I-suppose that is what I am suggesting, yes.

permavid

[ex_julianhe]

[ ... ]

Who're you talking to?

permavid

[grooviestmutant]

Erik, of course!

Though it is rather odd; he appears to be a shark.

[ex_julianhe]

[ Trying not to laugh. Mostly succeeding. ]

So, Erik's a shark, huh? Who knew.

[grooviestmutant]

Yes, it is quite odd! Though I do not mind, I suppose.

There is something rather endearing about it all, if I'm to be honest.

text.

[sh_consulting]

Charles! Where are you.

[Is Sherlock going to explain himself? No, no he is not.]

text.

[grooviestmutant]

[ ROFL all the better. ]

I am in my apartment, of course!

always text.

[sh_consulting]

Well yes I gathered that, obviously. But where is that? I'm coming over.

You have a shark.

I have a dog.

[grooviestmutant]

[INSERT AN ADDRESS HERE] I will be waiting, though I ought to go to the store--

--for a porpoise.

permavideo

[submersing]

It depends on the shark. What type of shark is he?

[ is so... unperturbed... ]

[grooviestmutant]

[ Charles blinks into the video and then turns to his side, studying his invisible companion deeply for a long moment. ]

A great white, he says.

[submersing]

Animals with large amounts of fat. Tuna, stingrays, smaller sharks, porpoises, dolphins, whales, seals, fur seals and sea lions are common food choices.

[grooviestmutant]

[ Charles pauses as he makes a mental list in his mind of these things. Unfortunately it is also a shopping list. ]

Where would I--where would I find those creatures, in the City?

(video.)

[heroified]

... Is Erik a shark, Charles?

(video.)

[grooviestmutant]

It is the oddest thing! He is a shark, though he is also speaking to me over the communicator... as a man.

Perhaps there are two Eriks. [ So unphased. ]

(video.)

[heroified]

Why would Erik be a shark? [fucking sharks.]

[grooviestmutant]

I haven't the slightest clue -- but he is here, and I am certainly looking at him!