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[Hello Luceti. Hanging out around the Library? Item shop? Food shop? Pretty much wherever you are, you might spot a certain insane poster and the pirate putting it up. All right, who let Marco have some art supplies? Well you're all about to be punished for it, because even if you're a recluse, he makes sure to post it on the journal too.]

[In a purely deadpan tone Marco switches to showing off a plate of cookies.] Join. We have cookies.

And can anyone tell me about their world's sports? Is Hit & Dead Ball or Dodgeball universal, what about Red and Green Light? If we had a games tournament here, what games would everyone like to see in it? And what kind of rewards?

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[Okay, now...while Miyabi doesn't usualy show off, this is among the scant few times where she will do so. It takes her about a minute or two to slap down this drawing, though she colors it with more of Marco's base colors, tinting the blue with bits of golden yellow.]

Like that?

[Laughs.]

My art will never compare. Aye, like that.

Ehehe, I didn't even try on that, though! [Miyabi, pls.]

[But he believes it.]

EH?! REALLY?!?!

Well, yes! That barely took me twenty minutes! Painting I put detail and time into sometimes take hours or even days to complete, depending on their size, the style, medium...level of detail...

That was just a simple thing, really. It was so sloppy! [Miyabi. Pls.]

[Just falling over. WHY....]

I... I see! You're very talented, eh.

You're really too kind. I'm not that talented at all. If you want to see talent, then you'd have to see some of Issun or Master Ishaku's works. They're the best painters in my village. Hundreds of times better than me. Actually... Wait a second.

[Miyabi leaves her journal for a moment, and rummages through her room for the right folder, coming back and removing a painting from it and holding it up after she turn on the video feature.] Issun made this when he was here for a little while, and left it behind with a few paints and inks he made... But see? I could never make anything this beautiful.

Whoa... [Small impressed whistle.]

I don't know about never Butterfly, just give it your best, eh? Your art is already beautiful too. You never know what practice might produce.

So does your whole village love art practically?

Thank you, mister Marco. [Really, it's nice having someone appreciate the things she makes, and she knows he's right, but still. It'd be awesome if she could make things like Issun or Ishaku do with seemingly little effort.]

To answer your question, yes. Art, painting mostly, is a big part of who we poncles are. From youth we're introduced to it, in all forms, and we're always encouraged to do better and to enjoy what we do. We make artwork not just because it's our duty, but because we love it.

Even the children's works are celebrated, and the first things they make are hung or displayed on the big mushroom in the center of the village on children's day, for everyone to appreciate, regardless of skill. [Because the kids are usually only just babies or toddlers at that time, but they're always happy and proud of themselves when they get to put their work on display.] It's one of the best times in the village, where everyone comes together to welcome and praise the new generation of artists in the village!

[Man he will never stop getting a kick out of being called Mister Marco. Seriously it's just Miyabi and Law. No one else does that, so he is just literally wagging his tail here.]

That sounds really amazing Miyabi~ We should try something like that here in Luceti, eh!

Do you think we could?! That'd be so wonderful! [Even though she's not sure how many children are in Luceti, and they did just have a huge painting project around the fountain, but still. Another art project would be so much fun.]

Maybe next year... [So she can plan now for it.]

Sounds like a plan. Maybe you can all show me how it's done, eh?

[He will never learn. Never ever.]

Eh...I don't think so. You may be a lost cause.

[She kids, really. Marco's way better than some other people she's seen ~~Luffy~~.]

Ouch. [Holds his hand over his heart as though shot by an arrow.]

Guess I better give up before I spend the rest of an eternity futilely, eh?

[Pfft. Miyabi snicker again and sticks her tongue out, leaning onto her folded hands.]

Are you going to cry? You won't last long in the game with all those pent up emotions, Mister Marco. [TEE HEE.] But If you really want lessons, I wouldn't mind. I don't go easy on even my friends, though.

I'll resist the urge, however strong it might be.

Are you sure it wouldn't be a waste of time? Because I suspect you're actually quite right. My skills have never improved from this. And embarrassingly, I have practiced.

Ehehe... Well, do you think you'd have fun painting with me? Or just spending time together making art? If yes, then it wouldn't be a waste of time at all. I don't care about skill or talent, that's not what art is. If I can have fun with my friends doing something I love, even if it's just making a big mess, then I'm happy.

Then I'll come spend time with you doing that, eh? I've long since come to terms with my lack of talent. Hard to paint with feathers and a beak after all.

[Joking around since he's got hands like this, but still.]

I would like that, whenever you have time. The artwork of a sacred and mythical beast, considered a god...I'll treasure whatever you make.

[Not a lie at all, even though her tone is teasing. Miyabi loves getting artwork from her friends, and even has a special folder where she keeps the things she's compiled.]

[Waves a hand.] I'm hardly a god Miyabi. Just a friend, eh?

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