-Skype pone 2: ELectric boogaloo (pt.1)-

>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