An Interview with Potential Violet
by

Jerry 'Jay-chan' Hanada

The following is the transcript of an interview that I held on 2015/04/20 with the fanfiction dot net writer 'Potential Violet'. I contacted them for the interview out of curiosity and they had me brought to an unknown location 4 days later. I'm still not entirely sure what happened but the results were interesting, to say the least... This introduction and the interview itself are featured on their fanfiction dot net profile with my permission.

Jerry-note: for clarity from the beginning - JH is Jerry Hanada, PP is Pure Potential and VJ is Violet Jr.

JH: Hi. Both of you.

PP, VJ: Hi.

VJ: I hope the trip here wasn't too uncomfortable.

JH: No, it was fine. Dark, but fine.

PP: She suggested that we blind you, but then I said that a bag over your head would make less mess. Consider yourself lucky.

VJ: We weren't really going to blind you.

JH: That's good to know... I didn't realise that there were two of you, you never mentioned it in our conversations.

VJ: That's because you weren't permitted to know. I trust they've had you sign the Official Secrets Act?

JH: Yep, as soon as the bag came off.

VJ: Okay. Sometimes there's only one of us, the one you know as Potential Violet, but the rest of the time there's us two. You were supposed to be meeting Potential today, but they split at the last minute so-

PP: Now you get us! We're a lot more fun.

VJ: We're technically the same amount of fun, just distributed between two bodies.

PP: I stand corrected. I'm a lot more fun.

JH: What do you mean 'split'?

PP: Split like bananas! Or division.

VJ: Or like two bodies becoming one body and then separating again under certain conditions. We are the components of Potential Violet.

PP: Speak for yourself, bitch. I'm not a component of anyone.

JH: Sweet! How did that happen?

VJ: That isn't relevant to this interview I'm afraid.

PP: Sure it is! He's talking to us, not Po, so he should know why.

VJ: Don't tell him why, plausible deniability is much safer for him.

PP: You're such a drag.

JH: Umm. What should I call you both?

PP: The name's Potential. Pure Potential. But you can call me Mistress if you want.

VJ: Please don't call them mistress. I'm Violet Junior, just call me Violet.

JH: So, Pure and Violet.

PP: Yeeeeeuuuhhhhh bwoyyyy!

VJ: Yeah.

JH: Got it. So did you pick those names yourselves?

PP: Sure did. I'm a new person, so I needed a new name; she's a boring little f*ck though, so she went with Violet. 'Look at me everyone, I'm Violet! I'm so smart that I couldn't even think of an original name for myself!'

VJ: Shut up. Violet is a character from a book that Po read, and I see myself like a clone of Po; if they gave themself the nickname Potential Violet and I'm like Violet, I thought it made a lot of sense to call myself that.

PP: BORRRRRRRRING!

JH: So why did you call yourself Pure Potential?

PP: Because, little man, I know, and Po knows, that we have soooooo much potential, but it gets wasted because of her! I'm like Po, but with the shit bits taken out.

VJ: You are such a moron. Do you realise how little sense what you just said makes? We're both like Po; we both are Po, but with 'bits' taken out, as you so eloquently put it.

PP: 'Nee nee nee neeneee neenenee nee nee eloquent ne.' Talk about moron: how can you be a clone of the person you're part of, dumbass?

VJ: I said 'like' a clone!

PP: Whatever, moron.

JH: SO, ladies, h...

PP: Don't call me lady unless you want to lose some teeth.

JH: Sorry, I jus...

PP: Gotcha, bitch! But seriously, don't call me lady.

JH: What should I call you then?

PP: Well you could call me Mistress...

VJ: Can you stop interrupting the damn interview, please?! It doesn't really matter what you refer to them as, though 'he' is probably a more accurate description; she or it will also suffice, they're all pretty much true.

PP: I wasn't interrupting, I was clarifying. Anyway, if anyone's an 'it' it's you...

VJ: Shut up.

JH: So I was going to ask, how old are you?

PP: As old as biology, baby! You like all this maturity? ALL THIS?

VJ: We're not permitted to tell you that, sorry. But Pure is as old as Po though, and I'm probably 3 or 4 years younger than that.

PP: Aaaaaaand so, Jerr, that's why you should only listen to me!

JH: Haha, no worries... I guess you're not allowed to say where your from originally?

VJ: Not that either.

JH: Okay. So something you hopefully will be able to answer; when did you start writing?

PP: Hmmmm. I'll let my financial adviser answer this one...

VJ: Financial adviser?

PP: Would 'numerical adviser' be more to your liking m'lady?

VJ: *sigh* Year 5, I think that'd be 4th grade for you, Mr. Hanada; creative writing was part of our English class. Every week we each had to write a story based on a common title. I don't think there were any restrictions on content, which is actually a little weird now that I think about it... it was great fun, we used to look forward to those lessons.

PP: For once we actually agree on something.

VJ: Ever since then writing has always been something we've enjoyed, but it's been a real passion for the last 7 years; in that time every other thought is about characters and how this or that would fit into a story. We've got volumes of notes and plans, but the first thing we really wrote properly was about a month and a half ago.

JH: Infinite Facet?

PP: That's right!

JH: So how come there was such a big gap between wanting to write and actually starting something?

PP: It's all HER fault. She anal-ises everything 'til it's no fun, or I think of something better.

VJ: I don't analyse everything... I just make sure that what you've thought of isn't full of holes, and that the whole thing makes sense.

PP: [Loud whisper] Analyses every-thing!

VJ: Okay, so maybe I overdo it, but I want our work to be good.

PP: It's always good: my ideas are the shit.

VJ: Your ideas are 'the shit' but sometimes they could be... tidier, better expressed and linked, if you will.

PP: I will, thank you very much.

JH: So, I think the most important question is 'why do you write'?

PP: The most important question needs the most important answerer, and that's me! *clears throat* If a tree falls..

VJ: Oh God, not this again. You're not really gonna give him the tree thing, are you?

PP: It's the shit! You're just hatin' because you didn't think of it.

VJ: *sighs* Pay attention to this, or you're gonna get lost...

PP: That's quite enough, Violet! Now, if a tree falls in a forest and nobody is around to hear it, does it make a sound, Jerr?

JH: Uhhh, yeah? Is that a trick question?

PP: Are you a trick?

JH: What!?

PP: Gotcha again! It wasn't a trick question, of course a falling tree in the forest makes a noise. Anyway, imagine my mind is a forest, and the trees are my ideas, growing in the wondrous dirt of my fertile imagination. The trees grow big and strong: fed and watered by books, and anime, and movies, and dirty pictures, and cartoons and all the other shit that we love; but what do you think happens if a tree gets too big for the forest, Jerr?

JH: I'm going to guess that it blocks out the sun over a certain area.

PP: AND!?

JH: Stops other plants from growing?

PP: EXACTLY! It stops other plants from growing, specifically other trees. But when a tree gets too big for my mind forest, it isn't a dick to everything else: it knows it's time and it starts to fall down. What sound do falling trees make?

JH: ... Creaking... Snapping, and then a crash when they hit the ground.

PP: WRONG! Well, right, but not in my forest. In my forest they speak as they fall down; when the idea trees are fully developed, they topple over and tell their stories as they go. I just listen for the stories and Violet writes them down.

VJ: *snickering*

PP: Nigga hush!

JH: So the idea trees fall to make way for new ideas, and you and Violet write the finished ideas down?

PP: Yeah! I told you it was sick!

VJ: That is the worst analogy ever, I can't believe you just told him that.

PP: I don't see you with any analogies...

VJ: That's because we don't need one here. I think we write because otherwise it gets too busy in Pure's head, and then they make my life difficult; if there's a finished idea and it isn't expressed in some way, then they become a nervous wreck.

PP: I DO NOT! DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT! That is NOT true!

JH: Thank you! May I move on to the next question?

PP, VJ: You may.

JH: Thanks. So what do you like to write about?

PP: The Potential Violet writing family standard diet consists of science-fiction, romance, Steven Universe, mystery, adventure, sharp objects, Steven Universe, speculation, conspiracy theories and magic. Steven. Universe. That is all.

VJ: At the moment we love Steven Universe, we find the whole concept just so brilliant; it's one of those ideas that someone else has that you wish you thought of, but at the same time you don't because then you wouldn't get to watch it unfold.

JH: I see what you mean. So why do you like writing in that category?

PP: It's like weightlifting for my imagination...

VJ: What?

PP: Exercise! I mean. Or maybe chess?

VJ: Are you going anywhere with this? And do you even know how to play chess?

PP: I mean it's like a game, but a sport, and exercise all at the same time; the show is still running, so people are still really interested in it... It feels like we're part of that universe, in a way.

VJ: Your half baked comparisons are so sweet...

PP: I know. Enjoy them while they're fresh, bitch.

JH: So is there anything else you're going to be writing about?

VJ: Probably, there are some really great shows from the 90s and the 00s that we'll probably get around to eventually, some movies and books. Mainly sci-fi and secret agent stuff. For now it's mainly about Infinite Facet though.

PP: You need to hurry up and finish writing that you know... Or else the readers'll be like 'WE ARE NOT ENTERTAINED!' and then I'll hate you.

VJ: If you weren't distracting me all day every day then I'd have more time to actually write properly.

PP: You... Yeah.

JH: I have to admit I expected more from Infinite Facet; and the summary keeps changing as well, what's up with that?

PP: F*CK YOU!

VJ: There's no need for that. He's recording this as well, you know.

PP: I'll give him something to record...

VJ: Sorry, they're just upset because it's taking a while for me to set things up; but I'm almost finished, and then the rest of the story should be really rewarding. As for the summary, it'll probably change a few times because I just can't seem to get an interesting and accurate description, I don't want to give away plot details before they're revealed either.

JH: Ah, okay, well I'll keep an eye out for updates then.

PP: You better...

JH: Tell me, what brought you to the fanfiction website in the first place?

PP: I want people to hear my trees fall, dammit!

VJ: Yeah, we have a lot of stuff saved up but none of it ever gets seen; we love creating stories, but it's always felt like something's been missing because nobody's ever read them.

JH: And what do you hope to achieve during your time on the site?

PP: Write a shitload of stories. Get a shitload of readers. Do what we love to do and give it to our partay people!

VJ: I think that sums it up nicely; though for me it's more to do with the thoughts of the readers than their number: if even one person enjoys our stories as much as we enjoy writing them then the whole thing will have been worth it.

JH: Well, Violet and Pure, I don't have anything else I want to ask you. Is there anything you want to add?

VJ: Mmm, no. Just to tell anyone who reads this to put a review if they read a story of ours; we really value their feedback, any tips or direction or comments they want to make will help to make our work better. Thank you.

PP: Help us to help you! Oh, and if there's anyone that would like to work on a story with us then send a message!

VJ: Yeah, collaboration is something that we've always wanted to do, so if you like our work then we could work something out I'm sure.

JH: So, that's all, folks. Pure, Violet, thanks for having me. Good luck with your writing and maybe I'll see the two of you again soon.

VJ: Thank you for your time, Mr. Hanada. I'm sure we'll meet again.

PP: Jerr, it's been a blast. Why haven't you given me your number yet though?

END.

Card Games

by

Jerry 'Jay-chan' Hanada

Hello fanfiction people, it's Jerry Hanada here, fulfilling my end of a bet. I won't say too much about it right now but I've recently had another meeting with Potential Violet. While I was at their place of residence we got to talking about the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game, and I was challenged to (read: goaded into) a match with them...

The match was epic and though the stakes were low, they were still... at stake; I lost the match (by two games to one, so I didn't embarrass myself), and thus I'm sharing with you the cards I've made of the worthy victors. PoVi was pleased with the results and so am I, but it'd be interesting to know what other fans of the game think of them, so if there are any duelists reading this then PoVi has assured me that they'll pass any comments on to me.

Violet Junior
バイオレットの精霊

Attribute: Dark
Types: Machine / Ritual / Effect
Level: 6 (x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)
ATK / DEF: 1900 / 2200
Passcode: 01010110
Ritual Spell Card required: "Immortality Algorithm"
Card effect types: Trigger, Trigger
Statuses: Limited (OCG, TCG Traditional and Advanced)

Card description:

During your Draw Phase, instead of conducting your normal draw: You can add 1 spell or trap card from your deck to your hand. This card must be face-up on the field to activate and to resolve this effect. When attacked by your opponent's monster, select another 1 of your Monster Cards and designate it as the attack's target, then calculate damage.

Pure Potential
純然 潜勢力

Attribute: Light
Types: Fairy / Ritual / Effect
Level: 6 (x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)
ATK / DEF: 2300 / 0
Passcode: 05641870
Ritual Spell Card required: "Universal Energy Conversion"
Card effect types: Trigger, Continuous
Statuses: Forbidden (OCG), Limited (TCG Traditional and Advanced)

Card description:

Each time this card destroys an opponent's monster and sends it to the Graveyard as a result of battle, increase the ATK of this card by 100 points. Increase the ATK of all face up monsters on your side of the field (except this card) by 200 points.

Potential Violet
ポテンシャル・バイオレット

Attribute: Light
Types: Fairy / Fusion / Effect
Level: 9 (x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)(x)
ATK / DEF: 2000 / 2000
Passcode: 06651980
Fusion Material: "Pure Potential", "Violet Junior"
Card effect types: Trigger, Trigger, Ignition
Statuses: Limited (OCG, TCG Traditional and Advanced)

Card description:

"Pure Potential" "Violet Junior"
Each time this card destroys an opponent's monster and sends it to the Graveyard as a result of battle, increase the ATK of this card. The increase begins at 100 points and doubles for each successful attack. During your Draw Phase, instead of conducting your normal draw: You can add 1 card from your Deck to your hand. This card must be face-up on the field to activate and to resolve this effect. Select 1 monster on the field; increase the ATK and DEF of that monster by 400 points for as long as it remains on the field.