o1;; You didn't see that coming?

[silvercast]

Who: Pietro & You!
Broadcast: yes
Action: SS Bloodsport
When: Right now

[ Video;; ]
[ The video feed shakes, the audio cracking as the communicator is moved around. The broadcasting image so far is the floor, covered in multicolored confetti, and a pair of black and grey running sneakers in view. The left foot taps impatiently before the video swings again to the bridge of the Bloodsport. ]

[ There is a sigh before heavily accented voice accompanies the shoddy cameraman-ship. ] If this is someone's idea of a prank, it lacks humor.

[ The communicator finally turns around, and Pietro is very firmly not happy with this situation. ]

I have complaints.


[ SS Bloodsport;; ]
[ Pietro can be found in various places throughout the Bloodsport. In the kitchen, trying to figure out what the deal with protein paste is. The bridge offers a bit of a distraction with the endless sea of stars or the array of broadcast settings, and how can he resist settling into the bunks? It's been a very long time since he's had his own room. ]

Comments

Video

[silvercast]

It sounds like you enjoy filling them out, so why don't you put it upon yourself to fill them out for me?

[ He takes a moment to look around, and indeed finds a small welcome basket. It's mostly filled with snacks. ]

Shall I spell out my complaint in [ He picks up a small bag, turning it over. ] Floot Loops?

[ What in the world... ]

Video

[complicatedliar]

Terribly sorry, sir, but that isn't in my job description. I am here merely to facilitate your efforts.

A moment.

[He ducks down and comes up with what appears to be a binder. Though the title is not visible as he opens it and pages through.]

Can you crush the blue Floot Loops finely?

Video

[silvercast]

[ Oh my god, Loki. That's quite alright, don't mind him as he sets the communicator down on the table so he can have both hands. Doing what? Why, opening this bag of Floot Loops to snack on. ]

What purpose does that serve other than making a mess? [ Crunch. These are terrible, but he's hungry. ]

Video

[complicatedliar]

Let me see here... ah yes. Procedure one-nine-seven-dash-four. In the event that you have no pen, the blue Floor Loops, when crushed finely, can be mixed with water into a fine paste and used as substitute ink.

[He shuts the binder and stows it back out of sight. Yes, he looks totally serious about this. Best poker face in the universe.]

Video

[silvercast]

How convenient.

[ Nah, not going to do that. Instead, he's going to dump the rest of the snacks in his mouth and chew thoughtfully. After a moment, ]

Far too much effort. [ As if he couldn't do that particular task in seconds. Though... Not under his current restraints. This is already annoying. ]

Video

[complicatedliar]

[Loki blinks owlishly.]

Oh, I see. You want to complain, but not do anything that requires even a modicum of effort on your part.

[Nod.]

Typical.

Video

[silvercast]

Not in this particularly silly scenario.

[ He sure could have a conversation about effort for a cause. Not the best decision maybe, but certainly useful. ]

Video

[complicatedliar]

Then why bother with your initial video? Or did you merely wish a great many people who no doubt have complaints similar to yours to give you attention?

Video

[silvercast]

As opposed to announcing my presence with pompous fanfare? Yes.

Video

[complicatedliar]

[He shakes his head.] As if there are only two options. Oh dear me.

Video

[silvercast]

It doesn't help to get answers making no fuss at all.

Video

[complicatedliar]

How has that worked out for you thus far?

Video

[silvercast]

Better than you think, I'm sure.

[ Pietro grins at him. ]

Video

[complicatedliar]

[He waves a hand, still playing.] I make it a rule to not think. It gives a person wrinkles.

Video

[silvercast]

By that logic, you've got something. Just there.

[ Pietro taps his own forehead. ]

Video

[complicatedliar]

Accusing me of having thoughts already?

Video

[silvercast]

Mostly wrinkles.

Re: Video

[complicatedliar]

It must be my advanced years showing. How sad.

Video

[silvercast]

We can't all age so gracefully.

Re: Video

[complicatedliar]

Mmm. [He rests his chin on his hand, unbothered.] How does it feel when the drapes don't match the carpet? Fashion statement?

Video

[silvercast]

[ Oh my god, Loki. You have to at least go on a date before asking about somebody's pubes. Crass. ]

Don't ask questions you're not prepared to have answered.

Video

[complicatedliar]

[Loki spreads his hands, eyebrows arched up. Try me.]

Video

[silvercast]

[ Pietro leans back from the communicator, half shrugging. ]

That's nothing I need to justify to you, long-hair.

Video

[complicatedliar]

[He nods wisely.]

It is all right if you are shy. I hear this is an exceedingly non-judgmental place.

[Chin in hand again.]

So I am wrinkly and have long hair. Are there any other physical defects of mine you should like to lodge a complaint against?

Video

[silvercast]

I'm not shy- I simply have higher standards than unzipping my pants for strangers.

[ He puffs up a little, squaring his shoulders. ]

I wouldn't go so far as to say they are physical defects. Characteristics, maybe.