Appointment Post 2.0 since the other is pretty full

[fierybluebird]

[Voice]
Hey, couldn't get to the comm right away, probably out kicking things. Since that doesn't last long, leave me a message and I'll get back to you as fast as I can, eh?

[Written]
Have a haiku.

There was a bluebird
Who was too busy for you
Leave me a message

[ooc: This post is a catch-all for threads that have to happen between posts. Start off with the Date & whether it's written/video/action in the comment bar and just start threadining.]

Comments

[hiken_ace]

Bullshit. [He crosses his arms, definitely looking like he's not buying a word of his. His disbelieving face says it all.]

[fierybluebird]

You're gonna laugh if I try to explain it.

[hiken_ace]

No, I won't. [Only if because you suck at explaining stuff.]

[fierybluebird]

[OF COURSE HE SUCKS AT EXPLAINING THINGS. He barely even talks about these things, when was he going to get good at explaining them?]

I want him to think I'm good enough for her, without just trusting her opinion of me.

I'm not good enough for her, but I want him to see that I'll be the best and better than anyone else could because I'll give it my all.

But it's like he already knows me as your nakama, Sabo's big brother, so adding "Robin's boyfriend" to it seems like one more thing he knows me through with an intermediary rather than knowing me. And I know you're going to say he's not the type to trust anything but his own opinion, but that just means maybe he'll really think I'm not good enough for his nakama. And I don't know how to show I am. To prove it.

[hiken_ace]

[He barely talks, period.]

You know what's a good way to start on showing him you're good enough. [You're getting a nose flick.] Tell him what you just told me.

[fierybluebird]

What? No. That's embarrassing. I don't even know what I just said.

[hiken_ace]

You said you don't know if you're good enough for Robin. But you're going to try your hardest to make her happy. And you don't know how to prove that to him, but you know you want to do it yourself, not have him just trust her opinion.

That's a pretty good start.

[fierybluebird]

You think so? He won't think it's stupid?

[hiken_ace]

No. But I think you're being stupid now.

[fierybluebird]

You're stupid.

[Runs a hand through his hair and down his face, scrubbing it.] Ahhhh promise me it'll be fine?

[hiken_ace]

You are, for worrying about such a little thing.

[SIIIIIIGH. Marco. pls.] Haven't I been saying that this whole time?

[fierybluebird]

Yes. [Leans his head on Ace's shoulder.] Love you bro.

I'm a little nervous still, but way less. Promise. [This is true. Very true because he wouldn't be able to admit the first part otherwise.]

[hiken_ace]

[Awww. He'll take pity on you, and rub your head a little.] Love you, too. And I don't know what good it'll do, but don't worry. Luffy'll be okay with it.

[fierybluebird]

[Thank you bro! <3]

I hope so. You're just lucky I'm older, eh. Now it'll be even easier for you to explain about your girlfriend someday. Ideally anyway.

[hiken_ace]

[YOU OWE HIM. Hnfhgngfdkhjfgth and stop bringing that up, man. he was trying to get one way before you.]

If I get one.

[fierybluebird]

You will. Give it time, eh. [Pats Ace's head and just HUGS.] Thank you.

[hiken_ace]

It's been months, and no progress. I'm tempted to just put it on hold.

[But now he's a little confused.] For what?

[fierybluebird]

You don't have to be actively looking so long as you promise me you'll keep meeting New Feathers, eh. [He just wants you to be happy and living your life.]

Mah, for all of this. For helping me even when I'm trying to be the one that helps you.

Believe it or not Ace, I really admire you, eh? [Ruffles Ace's black hair.]

[hiken_ace]

I will, I will. [He scrunches up his face at the ruffles, but he grins.] Someone's gotta help you. But isn't admire a bit much... [You embarrass him.]

[fierybluebird]

[Oh his god. Cutie. If he knew it was this easy, he'd have done this ages ago. He tugs those cheeks a little though. Cutie.]

Yeah, I know, kind of ridiculous for the older brother to admire the younger brother, but I mean it. [Pokes those cheeks back in.]

[hiken_ace]

[Make up your mind, Marco. He just sticks his tongue out at him.] All I can see you admiring are my looks or my social skills.

[fierybluebird]

I'll bite you.

[Flicks Ace's forehead.] I admire your bravery too.

[hiken_ace]

I dare you. [You think it won't happen why, Ace.]

You mean my recklessness? Don't, it gets you in some awful situations.

[fierybluebird]

[Seriously Ace, he will. God. He's fucking kissed you naked before. DO YOU REALLY WANT TO DARE HIM TO BITE?]

[And Marco shakes his head.]

No, I don't mean your recklessness. That is like your fire. Remember when you were weaving the hat for Little Oars Jr. and I said it'd be a good idea for control? [Waves a hand. That is a tangent, so never mind.]

I mean, your bravery. [Taps Ace's chest lightly over his heart.]

You do things I'm scared to like it's nothing. Even when I know you're afraid. You live on here and keep going, keep pushing when any other exceptional man would have broken long ago. You're the bravest man I've ever known. Reckless maybe, but brave.

[hiken_ace]

[WELL, HE HASN'T DONE ANYTHING, SO ACE WINS.

And wow, way to make Ace feel embarrassed, yet happy.] It... makes me happy to hear you think that much of me.