>You are skype pone >That not just a statement of who you are >It's also your job description >You suppose that makes Anon your employer >Though that sounds a bit cold >He's obviously more than that >But anywho, seeing as how he works most weekdays, and sleeps on the nights, that means you have an awful lot of spare time >You've considered getting a part-time job yourself >You'd have to talk it over with Anon first, of course >And hell, what would you even do? >Thinking about it...maybe a job in a call center could fit you? >You're quite chatty, and not to brag, but you're good with people, and you've got a lovely voice as well >That could work, actually. >So yeah, you'll talk to Anon about that when he gets off of work >Meanwhile, you're surfing the internet to not go stir-crazy >See, this is one of those days where no interesting people are online >Heck, you'd be content with some boring or insane people >What was that quote again? >"I don't fear death" "Then what do you fear?" "A cage" >Well, that's roughly it >Much as you don't want to be negative, after a while, even Anon's nice house becomes a gilded cage >And TV just isn't that interesting to you >Well, some shows are, but jesus, Pawn Stars, that kardashian show, and that kind shit just really rubs you the wrong way >And you're slightly ashamed to admit that you don't have the attention span for books >So yes, internet it is, for now >You stumble upon a series of vids that sum up video game lore in a minute >They're amusing and addictive >After watching them all, you decide to boot up vocaroo and try doing one yourself >Voicing it goes smoothly, but you haven't got a script, and that makes the whole thing kind of awkward and stilted >Bah >Okay, so that might've failed when freestyling >You decide to look for projects that could use your talents >Not only are you naturally gifted at most things vocal, you can alter your voice, and mimic others perfectly >So you might as well have some fun with that >You come across a thread dedicated to making an audiobook out of an incredibly terrible fanfic, all for laughs >Shit, you could go for some laughs >Not to mention, the script's already written >You decide to call dibs on a random chapter >You break down in side-splitting laughter reading through it >The main character's the worst self-insert you've ever seen >And all the canon characters worship him >Also, these goddamn sex scenes >You can't make this funnier than it already is >Unless... >You decide to take a crack at reading the whole chapter incredibly, gravely seriously - and make all the canon characters sound like themselves >You have to do a few takes to get out all the giggles >Eventually, you get it down >Aand posted >You anxiously await the judgement of the people >The thread updates >You get nothing but positive and amazed replies, some asking how you pulled off all the canon voices >Should you tell them? >Hm >Nah >You just settle for telling them you have a talent for impersonations >You do a few more chapters, doing some exaggeratedly silly and some just in your normal voice >You have to admit, all the compliments make you feel pretty good >And after a while, you've managed to establish a name for yourself in the thread >The popularity and (very) minor semi-celeb status feels like it's going to your head >But it feels nice to be admired >Well, and just talking to other awesome people >The sound of a key being turned and the door opening >"Heyo Skype, 'sup?" >Anon's home! >Awesome! >Wait, that was fast >Huh, guess time flies when you're having fun >You hop away from the computer "Hey Anon, you're a sight for sore eyes" >You put some extra purr in your voice as you strut towards him while he kicks off his shoes and hangs up his coat >Aaand you notice he's got a boner >You're flattered >And more than a little bit amused >He just rolls his eyes and plops down on the couch "So, how was work?" >"Same old, same old. I may just go crazy from the routine, though." >You snigger "Speaking of! I'm getting kind of bored just hanging around the house while you're at work, ya know?" >"Heh, I get it, and truth be told, I've been thinking a bit about it" >He scratches behind your ear >"You're very much a people-pony, in the best possible way. So, did you have anything in mind for what you'd like to do?" "Well, you know me, I like people, and I'm pretty chatty. Figured I could try a part-time job at a call center or something?" >"Hm, maybe, I suppose, although I strongly caution you against working with people on a regular basis. Seriously. I'm willing to bet even you'd get fed up after a while of dealing with breathtakingly retarded people. I know you're thinking 'nuh-uh', but even AIs don't have infinite patience." >You give him a questioning look "Sooo...what would you suggest then?" >"Well, I was thinking you could volunteer for a programme where you talk to people who are depressed, lonely or otherwise in need of a friend." >He gives you a URL >"Check it out when you get the time. Seems like your sort of thing." >You nuzzle him "Thank you, much appreciated~." >The two of you just snuggle and relax for a bit >Then 'sugar sugar' by the archies starts playing >Your ringtone >Anon's being called >You pick up the call and project the video feed >You yourself act as both a speaker and mic, unless you use your headset, but Anon prefers it wireless