fierybluebird | [Video/Written] For Whom the Bell Tolls

[Marco's a little wearier than normal, his voice is composed and deadpan, but his overall amusement is clearly worn a little thin today.]

Thanks to everyone who joined in the dodgeball tournament, eh? It was a lot of fun, and if you missed out, keep an eye on the next S.O.S. Brigade event, I'm sure it'll be a blast. [ooc: It's still going on! Feel free to join in!]

My littlest brother's been taken by the Malnosso, so if anyone's still looking for New Feathers, keep an eye out for Sabo too please. Hopefully he'll be returned soon.

It got me thinking though, about a poem I found by John Donne.

For Whom the Bell Tolls
by John Donne

No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manner of thine own
Or of thine friend’s were.
Each man’s death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.

The smartest woman I've ever known said once that we're all connected here. Friends, allies, or enemies, we do all have in common that we're trapped in this enclosure together, for better or worse. It's something to think about I guess.

It's nice having a lot of books from other worlds to read, eh. Does anyone else have a favorite poem they'd like to share?

[The following is filtered from Ace 75%:]
I have a favor to ask of all the cooks in the village. Or rather, of any of the cooks in the village, or anyone interested. Ace isn't alone in having a rough time here lately, so I'd like to do something to help cheer him and the others up. Sometime before Christmas if we could all throw a feast and come together, I think it'd be good for everyone, eh? We could have cooking contests for amateurs or try new recipes or anything. Anyways, if you think it's a good idea, and you're interested, let me know.

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Sounds fun, I'll have to take a look.

Is that one your favorite of his?

Yeah, they just returned my boyfriend a few days ago as a little kid too. It's not particularly pleasant. [ not that she minds kid!keiichi, but it's no matter what awkward to have the person you love around only as a kid.. ]

Of course. You've cooked two dinners for me, least I can do.

And did she now? That sounds pretty reasonable.

You can sense when I lie?

[Awwww... he gives her a hug and gently pats her head with a wing.] These aren't the beorcs that hurt your home, but that doesn't mean they're all pure either.

Is he still cute as a kid?

When Robin was one I took her flying, but they did a number brainwashing her at the time so it took some doing to get her to trust me back then, eh.

[Laughs quietly.] I'm still grateful, eh.

Aye. What can I say? She's the smartest woman I know.

Seems nice enough. Is she done being a cat yet?

She is. [He hesitates a little, because he got some word of how their first meeting didn't go so well, but still....]

She says she likes people more now that she's not a cat, though that remains to be seen.

Oh? She seemed alright to me, really. Though, I've got no idea what she looks like, aside from being a cat.

[Interesting. So maybe it was pretty one-sided. All right, he'll give Robin the benefit of the doubt then.]

Ah, gorgeous. Black hair, blue eyes, [... Both of which she had as a cat. Oops.] you'll know her the minute you see her. She's usually reading or gardening, eh.

You'll have to introduce me. Pretty people with dark hair and blue eyes could mean anyone from Superman and Batman to Han Solo and Catherine of Aragon. All of whom could be here.

Yes I can. All members of my clan can.... We could read the heart, mind and soul od whomever we interact with. Though here... My senses have been dulled.

(Stop doing that Marco! She is not use to anything fleshy doing that with her. At least this around, she doesn't shut down all the way. Though a part of her does lean into the head pats.)

I am not sure that is entirely true. (There is that one Beorc.... Zelgius, she must question him the next time she sees him.)

[Quiet laugh.] It'd be my pleasure to introduce you then sometime you're both free, eh?

And I think Batman went home. That or only Jack Sparrow knows him at this point.

[To be fair, it's not exactly fleshy. More... fake fiery... But the more she leans in the more he pats!]

I see. Powers here are a bit diminished, eh.

And most people are all right, but not all of them. Just be careful.

I have only begun to read him of late so I know not all of his work. But thus far I am rather partial to The Waste Land.

It would not surprise me if he had many friends. He is very outgoing.

Oh? Seems a little morbid for this place. Or do you prefer to embrace the wasteland aspect?

Heh, aye. He reminds me a little of Thatch in that way. It makes sense for why he was able to get along with Ace so well too.

Ace is his brother as well? ...I apologize, but I am not much of a cook. I do not think I would be much help for him.

(It is pats and pets from something that isn't plantlife!)

You find offense to my abilities, Marco?

.... Of course I will be careful! How can I properly repay you for all that you have done for me if I get hurt or killed?

Not exactly, but I do lie a lot. For jokes, eh? At least you'll always know when I'm joking.

[Just laughs.] So long as you keep smiling I'm repaid.

Just let me know then, I'm always willing!

Aye. Ace was his brother first. I only met Sabo here.

That's all right. If you'd like though, I think maybe just a party of some kind, eh?

I am glad then.... And you only lie just for jokes? Yes, yes I guess that is true. [A small giggle.

She blinks and tilts her head against him.]

Are you sure just that? I never heard of a pirate that accepts that as repayment.

I appreciate that Cutie.

Now to just find out a little more about Thanksgiving, eh? Although I might set it up for December. It wouldn't be any fun for Ace while Sabo's missing.

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