[video] un: supercoolguy

[protectorofsmiles]

[Camera feed turns on, revealing something that may be a familiar sight to some, a strange 'wtf' moment to others. A very large, seven+ feet tall bipedal pink rabbit??? Is striking a big, arms out pose. There appears to be a voice from a young woman coming from nowhere. Perhaps one holding the camera?]

Aaaand go!

Ahem! Howdy-doo, howdy-hoo! I'm Genbunny, and I have some cool news for you!

[It speaks in a high pitched voice.]

Though it may still be hot, Autumn is soon upon us! It is now the beginnin' of...uh...s-seppybempter!

September...

September! And Granny Botan is makin'/ new autumn cakes and snacks over at Botan Sweets! Please come visit us!

With that out of the way, welcome as always, new refugees! And hello to all the old ones! How are ya plannin' on spendin' the upcomin' fall?

Comments

text; un: titanomachy

[unsundered]

[Of all the things he expected to find when scanning through the network, an advertisement like... this, was not among them. It's enough that he pauses to watch it, though it doesn't exactly do its job of encouraging him to go out and buy much of anything. To the contrary; this was now a place to avoid.

Between the outfit and the pitched voice, Emet-Selch doesn't suspect a thing as to this rabbit's identity. And as a video didn't record souls, there was no hint of any giveaway there.

Besides, it wasn't as though the Ascian were even remotely expecting to stumble across anyone that he knew here. What were the odds? Even if it did happen, it would likely be some random from the shards or Source, no one remarkable.

He could just ignore it the whole thing. But why do that when he could be disparaging?]

For every unfortunate you attract with a pitch like that, you'll drive off ten others.

[The actual question he ignores, at least for now.]

Ah- or were you hired by their competition...? Associate a rival shop with disturbing imagery... 'tis not a terrible plan.

[Text] un: supercoolguy (all typos are done on purpose)

[protectorofsmiles]

[A good video advertisement + refugee engagement done. Now to check messages....

Ugh. Always. There is always one like this. Every single time! Genbu fumes as he types.]

Botan Sweets is great!!! And to that extent granny has been there for me since I came to Nippon back in Janary of this year!

[Janary? Perhaps Genbu meant January?]

I'll have u kno that I bring a lot of custommers to granny's shop with Genbunny!! And if any Debbie downers or negative nancies or frowny fredericks end up not wanting to go because of it well then it's no loss to us!!

Come on bub u don't need to be like that tell Genbunny what's on yor mind!! Uncrank your cranky!!

[unsundered]

[...Gods he can feel the headache already forming. One of those sorts, it seemed, tiresomely enthusiastic when there was no call for it. (There was never a call for it.) It had been a mistake to engage.

Which isn't about to stop him from continuing.]

Not much of a professional, are you? Do you insult every potential patron if they don't find your display charming?

I'm sure your employer appreciates your active effort in turning away anyone willing to look past your absurd costume.

[It's just a rabbit....]

One more gracious tip: telling anyone to stop being 'like that' is the absolute worst method of improving anyone's mood.

[protectorofsmiles]

u may have a point but usually grouchy passersby that go on about insulting businesses and their choice of costume aren't intending to be patrons of said businesses

Anyroad yor right about telling people to stop being like that doesn't work in improving mood but that's why I'm asking u wat's wrong! Talking about yor worries can help improve mood usually!!!

[unsundered]

Oh, most assuredly. But why turn a meager chance into none at all, all in a fit of pique?

And asking a stranger to reveal their troubles to you- how impertinent, veering on rude. A stranger who already finds you less than endearing, at that. Patient as I am, however, I'll humor you.

I'm not worried. I've nothing here to worry me, and nothing at home to worry about losing. I am, by many definitions, fine.

[protectorofsmiles]

[Genbu wasn't exactly sure what hurt him more, this stranger trying so hard to gloom up what's supposed to be a cheerful event, or the fact that the way he typed and the words he used sounded all too familiar to him.

And not in a good way. Genbu can feel his heart grow heavy.]

yor a refugee aren't u?? We aren't strangers we all have a common ground and should all find comfort and camraderie in each other

I don't like to see anyone here as a stranger

Never did back home either

And yor most sertainly not fine if the first thing u do is be a grouchy face on someone's happy video post! >:(

text; un: manslayer

[hitokiri]

the fuck is this

[Text] un: supercoolguy

[protectorofsmiles]

hey watch the potty mouth u never kno who is watching!!!!!

[hitokiri]

what? like kids? haha promise u kids say worse

[protectorofsmiles]

yeah kids with no good role models in their life!!!! I'm not about to be a bad role model!!

[hitokiri]

ur in a giant rabbit costume have u seen u? shits like nightmare fuel

[protectorofsmiles]

u must come from a really nice place if an adorable rabbit costume is considered "scary" to u

un: music2myears

[afoolshope]

What kind of cakes and snacks?

[protectorofsmiles]

mainly chestnut or sweet potato flavored things. This year Granny tried making uuuuuh monty blanks to compete with other bakeries!

But I got her a snazzy new oven so she's also straight up baking sweet popotoes!

video; un: METTATON

[metalcrusher]

[ah, yes. Mettaton loves to see people dressed in odd costumes for the sake of business! It's one of his favorite ways to harass his own employees see business flourish....... Yes....

Naturally, he is charmed. The feed shows a very rectangular robot in sepia tones, made of metal and everything. Mettaton claps for the camera.]

AHAHAHA!! WHAT... AN ENDEARING PERFORMANCE, GENBUNNY, DARLING. IT HAS A LOT OF CHARACTER, YES. [Character is what "Seppybempter" is.] BOTAN CANDY, IS IT? I'LL HAVE TO PAY IT A VISIT! WHY DON'T YOU RECOMMEND ME YOUR FAVORITE TREAT, SO I KNOW WHAT TO FETCH FOR MYSELF?

[video]

[protectorofsmiles]

[At this point, Genbu has done his job for the day and is currently out of costume, dressed in his black singlet and halfslops.]

Hey, thanks a lot...er...woah what the heck are ya!? Is this some sort of mammet? Looks super cool! Ya make it yerself? Ya talkin' remotely from somewhere?

[metalcrusher]

[?! Mettaton is visibly shocked at the sight of Genbu not in his costume, for two reasons. One: his appearance is unexpected! As anyone's would be, really. Two: Mettaton liked the costume!!

But he decides to smooth himself over with a simple,]

OH MY. YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT ME INSTEAD, HMM...? WHO DOESN'T?? [The screen is bad at conveying color, but his screen seems to display the letter "M" in some darker color.] I'M A ROBOT, DARLING. AND SOMEHOW, YOU'RE NOT THE FIRST TO ASK ME THAT... BUT I AM THE ONE SPEAKING TO YOU, RIGHT NOW. THERE'S NOBODY CONTROLLING ME BUT MYSELF!!

[protectorofsmiles]

A robot? A robot that's...hmmm that's what ya folks call an automaton of sorts, right? Made of metal and electricity and...well whatever else robots are made of. Cid's the tech genius here, I just hit things with my axe when asked! Gahahaha!

[His overly cheerful expression instantaneously turns to shock as he appears to grab the magicomm and hold it up, looking and it from a closer distance.]

But wait wait wait if you're a robot how are ya the one controllin' yerself?? Can robots do that?? Do robots have sentience where ya come from!?

[metalcrusher]

[Well, Genbu gets the idea. Metal, electricity, and... magic. Yes. That's a robot. MTT's screen is bright and cheery, despite the feed being sepia. He has plenty to clarify.]

YES, GENBUNNY. [that's his name. forever. no takesies-backsies.] I AM LIKE AN AUTOMATON, AND I AM PERFECTLY SENTIENT. NOW! WITH MY AGENCY FINELY ESTABLISHED... YOU ASKED IN YOUR CHARMING ADVERTISEMENT WHAT WE INTEND TO DO THIS FALL. BUT AS A REFUGEE, I'VE NO CLUE WHAT TO EXPECT! SO HOW ABOUT YOU, DARLING? WHAT ARE YOUR FALL FANTASIES?

[protectorofsmiles]

My fall fantasies? Huh, haven't thought about that, actually.

[Genbu ponders, though really he's more in awe about a very advanced automaton that he's currently talking to.]

Now that I think about it, I've been tryin' to get my business back up again. I used to travel around and make crafts, ya see. Wood carvin's mostly. I'd probably need to get a caravan first, though.

video (Lucy); un:elfe

[scarredhorns]

[Lucy loves animals and everything, but why a bunny costume??? Also, hello Genbunny. Lucy has horns too, though they look more like cat ears and are much smaller.]

Chestnut and sweet potato desserts would be nice during the fall season. Perhaps I'll stop by sometime.

[She already looked through the other comments to see if someone had already asked what kind of sweets were being advertised, so she wouldn't be repeating any questions that had already been answered.

Lucy could have left it at that, but the bunny costume is so ridiculous that she just has to be mean.]

When you're not there.

[video]

[protectorofsmiles]

[When Genbu turns the video on, he appears to be walking while holding the magicomm up. This time however, a man with tan skin and broken horns where ears should be faces the camera. His hair is disheveled and damp, clinging to his skin, indicating he just took off the bunny head mere seconds ago.]

Sorry, girlie! I work there! But Genbunny isn't a scary rabbit, I promise!

[scarredhorns]

[Oh? Is that what the guy really looks like? Naturally, the first thing Lucy's eyes are drawn to are his horns.]

As long as you're not wearing the costume, then I won't mind. Why do you wear that thing anyway? Is it for the kids, or is it the shop's mascot?

[He may say that Gebunny isn't scary, but for some reason, there's something subtly creepy about the suit, at least for Lucy.]

[protectorofsmiles]

For the kids, really! I wouldn't wanna make Genbunny stick to just one business as a mascot. He's universal! The kiddies appreciate him more than the grown ups do, though. Heh, don't think you're the first one to be sassy about my costumes!

But if ya really wanna know why, it's a long story. Cut out all the details...I just like doin' this! I'm an entertainer, and I aspire to be a comedian like my old man. Like makin' people smile, ya know?

[scarredhorns]

How do you even get the head of the costume to fit with your horns?

[Because that's obviously a very important question.]