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[fierybluebird]

AAAAACCCEEEE!!!!!

[Hark! It's the roar of an angry phoenix in pirate form.]

MY SHAMPOO?! ARE YOU SERIOUS?! Oh god it's even in my feathers! MY FEATHERS ACE!!! AHHH WHY'D YOU HAVE TO PICK RED?! Even raven black would have been better! I look like I hero-worship Shanks now! I swear when I find you Ace!

[For anyone getting a good look in the journal, Marco's hair has been badly dyed red, oh yeah and he looks every bit as ticked off as he sounds. Later on however, he'll be sporting a fedora to cover up that Akagami-wannabe look, and looking for hair dye remover. Or bleach. Or as a last resort, black hair dye. Anything's better than red with him. He will also be putting up posters: "Ever want to be a pirate? Join the Whitebeards! Limited time offer" though more on that later. And even more than that, a certain usually very blue bird will have a slightly red and purple tinge to his feathers for a little while. So not pleased. Still, he'll be around to help out any New Feathers or someone needing directions to town. And if anything, he arguably looks more like a traditional phoenix. Not that he wants that.]

[Later on that night when he stops trying to beat Ace to a pulp there will be a second very short post.]

Does anyone have hair dye remover, bleach, or something in black? I couldn't find any in the shop. Thanks, eh.

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[fierybluebird]

Anything I can do? [Gets him more tea!]

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[hiken_ace]

[He shakes his head.] No, I think I'll be-- [zzzzzzzzzzz he just fell asleep in his chair.]

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[fierybluebird]

[Laughs and makes sure Ace is leaning enough back not to be in any danger and cleans up the dirty dishes.]

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[hiken_ace]

[You do that, he'll just be here in his chair, mumbling.] Mm... pass th'booze, Curiel...

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[fierybluebird]

[Hands him a wineglass of Sangria.]

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[hiken_ace]

[Psh, he can smell that shit in his sleep.] No. Don't want that stuff...

[He mumbles more.] Wanna drink sake w'th Pops...

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[fierybluebird]

You say that like you could keep up with Pops. [Scoffs and fetches him a choko of sake.] That's all you get because I'm not even sure you can drink it safely like this. Then again I've watched Shanks manage to drink bottles in his sleep so I won't doubt your skills.

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[hiken_ace]

[He whines in his sleep.] Don't wanna out drink Pops. 'S stupid. Just wanna drink with 'im... [Trying to get comfortable, but it fails.]

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[fierybluebird]

[Sighs softly to himself. Yeah, he'd like that too. He'd give a lot just to share one drink with his father again.]

[He swallows quietly and picks Ace up, slinging him over his shoulder to carry Ace to the couch to sleep.] I'll make you a Pops plushie later. [Or really, get Keimi's help with a pillow thing, but close enough.]

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[hiken_ace]

[He wraps his arms around Marco's wait in a hug, snuggling him.]

Wanna Marco one, too...

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[fierybluebird]

[Soft grin and pats Ace's head affectionately.]

Birdie mode or what?

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[hiken_ace]

Want both... bird an' human...

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[fierybluebird]

Greedy. Okay. I'll try to get you both.

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[hiken_ace]

Mmm... too good of a brother... why're you such good nakama...

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[fierybluebird]

Because I love you silly.

[Hugs and sets him down, getting blankets to tuck him in.]

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[hiken_ace]

Love y'too...

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[fierybluebird]

Stop being cute. It shouldn't be allowed. [Switches to phoenix to give him a hug. Brat.]

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[hiken_ace]

[He snuggles Marco, wrapping his arms around him loosely.] Warm 'n safe here... like it...

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[fierybluebird]

[Small phoenix grin and decides he might as well get settled like that for awhile. Besides maybe the extra heat will help Ace get rid of the cold.]

Well, all right, but only a little.

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[hiken_ace]

Mn... gonna keep family safe this way... [He may be hugging you a little tighter.]

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[fierybluebird]

[Luckily he doesn't mind and just snuggles back.]

Mm-hm. You always do Fireworks.

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[hiken_ace]

[He mumbles a little before speaking more clearly.] Can protect 'em now... no one's gonna get hurt now...

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[fierybluebird]

Yeah Ace, we'll be safe with you around. [Snuggles with wings. For all of his words, he still feels like he should be the one protecting Ace.]

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[hiken_ace]

[He turns a little in his sleep.] Gotta... do something right...

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[fierybluebird]

Oi oi idiot.

You do a lot right. You were a great captain, you were a great commander, and an ever better friend. Don't sell yourself short. I won't let anyone talk badly about my nakama, not even you.