Interview with a vice admiral
INTERVIEW WITH A VICE ADMIRAL
It’s a bit of thick air in my studio today. Vice admiral Stainless just lost against the cross guild.
Vice admiral Stainless healing abilities are incredible there isn’t a scratch on him….physically. But looking into his face something seems hurt. And then the other stuff was going on….
He looks at the table lost in thoughts. I clear my throat a bit uncomfortable.
Me >>>> Salute recruits and soldiers and welcome marine families and civilians to another podcast. Today I have here with me another vice admiral, I’ll be joined this morning by vice admiral Stainless. Good morning Stainless <<<<
Stainless looks forces a smile of pleasantries. >>>> good morning <<<<. I smile back to encourage him
Me >>>> The tea is alright ???? <<<< He nods keeping up a smile and twitch with his moustache. Stainless >>> Yes the tea is good <<<<.
I continue with a sigh, I had to shift a bit topic >>>> Your interview has been overdue my friend, way too much ! <<<<<
Stainless raises an eyebrow >>>> Really? <<
I reply with a grin >>>> Oh certainly Mr popular with the ladies <<<<
He studies my face trying to determine my strategy before factually adding >>>> You had a baby that is fine taking time off and Doberman mentioned that you had a hard time. I say you’re doing great!<<<<
His complement made me smile, Stainless was a thoroughly enjoyable gentleman.
>>>> Speaking off, how is the little man he must be almost a year <<< inquired Stainless curious. I had forgotten with his recovery in the past few months he wouldn’t know everything.
I lean my head onto my hand >>> True little baby boy blue, where I come from you would call him a live wire, a buster, this baby goes 200m/ph without breaks. Oh brother where to start, 2 weeks till he is 1 year, he babbles constantly, pulls himself up everywhere trying to walk and crawls faster than I expected and pulls all of the shelf and he stubbornly gives out when his 8 teeth bother him! <<<< I took a breather.
Stainless gives me a warm smile, the small talk seems to work with him>>>> You are busy indeed so take time.<<<<< .
I chuckle>>>>>> Well tonight its Dobermans pleasure to babysit. Little baby boy will occupy him. Let them tire out each other!<<<<<
Stainless closes his eyes, grinning ,certainly the image of battle hardened stern Doberman babysitting causes his mood to lighten a bit.
I straighten my papers take a sip of tea.
>>>> Are you ready Stainless?<<<<<<
He drinks his tea >>>>> As ready as I ever be!<<<<<
I smile>>> I’ll make it pleasant and start with a fan question how’s that!<<<<
>>>>Oh that’s interesting <<<< , he confesses.
I grin >>>> Question 1 :edward-d-sonata would like to know what your hobbies are.<<<<
Stainless straightens one side of his handle bar moustache. >>>> What lovely question. My top 3 hobbies are and have been for most of my life, reading, cooking and dancing. <<<<
I spill my tea >>> No wonder you’re popular!<<<
He continues flattered >>>> Well for the later I have rarely time these days and without the right partner, its rather a very lonely affair <<<
I add a reply to boost his confidence >>> You will make some people swoon !! <<<<
Me: >>>> Let me turn this so into question 2 what types of books do you read fiction or non fiction?<<<<
Stainless replies >>>> Both, its fairly balanced. If its non fiction then its most likely a cook book. <<<
I nod in agreement >>> Makes sense really.<<<
>>> It’s a matter of distraction from the job, unlike your husband Doberman, many vice admirals prefer a hobby that is reminiscent of creating something. <<<
I was surprised at his statement and yet made such perfect sense: >>> Yeah Doberman is through and through a military man… but between us he knows he has no creativity so he rather watches what I cook up or craft.<<< I giggle.
Stainless gives me smile understanding what I was talking about >>> You do understand <<<
I closed my eyes for a second took a sip of tea and do understand indeed I continued >>> Yep that brings me to question 3 though, do you have a pet ? And how does it work with being constantly out at sea?<<<
>>>> Yes I do have a cat at home. Mizzy is her name. My neighbour is looking out for her should I be away for longer times. Its nice coming home and have company. <<<
I saw a bit of sorrow, in his face while he answered the question he observed me watching him and I felt loneliness coming from him, since his defeat ….
I zapped myself back on track >>> That’s lovely cats are cute they do sometimes the weirdest things. What colour?<<<<
Stainless face brightened up again, for sure he must have ptsd, so I had to keep it for now light hearted with the interview.
>>> She Is grey striped like a tiger, the most amazing green eyes for a cat.<<<
I chuckle into my hand >>> Sounds like she has a personality <<<
Stainless laughs at my comment
>>> Believe me she does <<<
>>> Its so nice to have a chat with you Stainless!!<<<<, I said.
His face showed surprise and a tinge of red on his cheeks. He had warmed up and left his ptsd behind for now. He needs company, a human partner .
>>>> Question 4 tell me please since cooking is your hobby whats your favourite dish ?<<<< I asked curiously.
He straightens the other side of his moustache >>>> Mh my favourite dish is a bake with cheese from the south blue as well as sea-king meat, it contains also lovely seaweed pasta.<<<<
I drool >>> Sounds delicious !! <<<< He nods with a smile.
I continue >>> Question no 5 is from another listener. Kaizukowritings wants to know “ what are the favorite activities of this gentleman or maybe is there a rivalry between the vice admirals, whether on a professional or personal level? <<<<
Stainless moustache twitches a bit >>> That first part is answered right?<<<< I nodded.
>>> What a curios question indeed. Well I say professionally we all fight for an Admiral title, in the sense of competition. And in rare occasions we might butt heads given each perception of justice.Ryokugyu and Onigumo were in a heated rivalry over the open admiral position. <<<
I rolled my eyes >>> Seriously Onigumo lost???<<<
Stainless raises an eyebrow >>> Don't mention that to him. But yes, Ryokugyu has the stronger devil fruit.Thought you didn't like Onigumo? I'm at a loss here you're on his side<<<
I sigh who's is interviewing who here. >>> You're slick Stainless, ok here's my reason Onigumo is a creep, however he is less hot headed and more mature & experienced. He knows where his loyalty belongs Ryokugyu is an immature fan boy. Enough said. Any other rivalries you know of. <<<
He leans his head to the side in surprise. Stainless looks at me funny knowing what I wanted. He drank a bit of his beverage >>> I see you want the real tea. Doberman, Momonga and myself are competing for the most prestigious moustache in the navy.<<<
I Started chuckle >>> I can tell <<<
Stainless smiled >>> Strawberry used to be part of it as well but he decided to outgrow us all with his beard. Let's see, oh yes vice admiral Jonathan and vice admiral Bastille compete over who is the better fisherman<<<
My face brightens up >>> Well I be dammed Bastille didn't say a thing when he was here, he has to come back so.<<<
>>> And the only other rivalry I know of is between Comile and Yamakaji over what is the better beverage tea or coffee? They tend to show off when they found a new flavour or recipe and everyone in the canteen is given a sample <<<
I burst out in laughter >>> So thats why Yamakaji is always so mellow , interesting. <<<
>> Question 6 how did you ended up in the Marines?<<<
>> Well its family business my father and grandfather were marines, it runs in the blood I guess. <<< He answered with a nostalgic look on his face.
>> More details for my listeners please cause that sounds interesting, what ranks ?<<<
Stainless puts on a sleek face >> Well I hope that your listeners are ready to get their mind blown. Grandfather was an admiral he is the older part of commander in chief Kongs era, when said Kong was just a bare vice admiral at grandpas time. His name was admiral Ironclad. He oversaw the platoon that trained my father and .... sensei Zephyr. You do remember Zephyr.<<<
I nodded I knew how much this man ment to the pack of high ranking officers in the Marines.
>>> If you thought that sensei Zephyr was a hardass imagine the man that trained him.<<<
I make a face >>> My way or the highway to hell attitude of a man<<<<
Stainless grins widely >>> Sounds about right<<<
>>> OK question 7 is related I guess. You're a good looking guy, did you ever consider a career in something else then the marines I.e. acting on the stage or a career related to your hobbies ?<<<<
He shook his head>>> Certainly not, no being a marine is in the breed of our family, though. ..<<<, Stainless hesitated, >>> my father lost against golden lion shikki during his career as vice admiral and retired after. Grandpa always said that we are blades of justice, bootcamp mines the metal, battle forges the sword but losses sharpens the blade, simply a loss either makes you or brakes you. <<<
I listened intensely here it came the subject I didn't like to inquire >>> Well question 8 you can guess Stainless, how are you doing after your defeat by the cross guild will it make you or brake you?<<<
Stainless sighed deeply, then the corner of his mouth twitched. >>> Now you're down Business. Certainly it never feels good to be defeated there is no honor in a loss against criminals. Its not enough to break me. However the improvement I keep secret for the time being. <<<
>>> What made you take this "the glass is half full" approach?<< I asked having no idea about his powerful reply.
Stainless face darkens and the shadow of his ptsd came it was almost palpable .>>> vice admiral T-Bone!!!<<<<. Micdrop. This man knew how to use words with impact. The silence was deafening.
>>> How so?<<< I wanted to know.
Stainless finished his tea before answering >>> My loss maybe be a sting in my pride but at least I'm still here and have a chance to better myself. T-Bone paid the ultimate price.<<<
My eyes watered up, remembering T-Bone, such a goofball sometimes but so loveable.
>>> Hey I see that strong independent woman. I'm sorry if what I said upset you.<<<
I wave my hand at him >>>> Its fine its THE truth. And factual. Question 9: Your most disliked pirates. <<<
He sighs loudly >>>> Well obviously I'm not a fan of the cross guild leaders. Golden lion Shikki. However I most detest Doflamingo, there is something rather unsettling and creepy about him the puppet mastering over people.<<<<
>>> Oh oh ooh sorry for interrupting, so what actually happened on the meeting of the warlords? I heard you and Mozambia got caught up by Doflamingo. <<<<
Stainless rolled his eyes but explained patiently >>> I'm not blaming Mozambia for panicking cause he didn't know. But yes Doflamingo manipulated us with his string power... it is the worst ... and thats exactly my point. Its not only the devil fruit power its the evil character to it. I'm glad he's rotting in impel down. <<<
I nod >>> Very well explained. Final question. Your ready Stainless?.<<<
>>> Might as well go out on bang.<<< , he answers.
I chuckle >>> Oh and what bang it is. Out of left field a fangirl question. What is your main or favourite love language?<<<
Stainless began to laugh >>> Haahahahe Doberman is right you do some things rather very random out of nowhere. <<<
I flash my eyebrows up an down >>> True or am I ???<<<
>> I see << Stainless chuckles >> Want to leave on a happy note. <<< I nod. He confesses knowing he couldn't leave without answering >>> Its physical touch its my first love language nothing quite like it very soothing I find.<<< Stainless blushed she caught him somewhat of guard.
>>> Thats a nice answer and on that note I say thank you for your time and the interview. And I surely will have you back. Next interview will be vice admiralYamakaji <<< I finish the podcast and turn off the microphone, before he could reply.
>>> So I come back hu?<<<<. I smile >>> If it wasn't too bad yes and also there will be probably tons of fan mail for you.<<<
Stainless rose from his chair >>> No it wasn't bad at all and I take you by your word<<< He smiles and leaves for work.
