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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[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.

[manlytear]

[...]

Is this because we met underwater?

[grooviestmutant]

[ Charles blinks. He does not understand. ]

Are you mocking me, Erik?

You are clearly a shark. I do not know why you are a man as well. You are beside me, right here.

[manlytear]

Of course I am not mocking you.

You do not see me questioning why you are a cat.

[grooviestmutant]

I'm sorry?