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.

Threaded | Top-Level Comments Only

Not sure. I never asked.

I guess I'm too greedy, eh? I'll get up more times than anyone can ever count. Just to show them I can and will.

[Good. They are not met for seduction anywhoitz! Just a few times of singing the aria until finally at last, while it wasn't perfect it was good enough in her mind.]

That's good enough, Marco. You did a wonderful job.

[It was the truth too. She goes to close her eyes briefly and stretches as a wave of tiredness does hit her. But she does reopen her eyes in order to reach up and try to pet his hair, smiling.]

You did my brother's song good.

Let me know when he gets back. I still want to meet him.

I see. Your bond must be very strong to acknowledge him as a brother so easily.

...I...I do not think that is a good idea.

[ Rude, don't look through the tsun..!! ]

No way, most kids are definitely cute. I won't deny that there's some people who are rotten from the very start, but usually people start out just fine when they're kids.

[Nope, too late. He peeked. The dere-dere is memorized forever.]

You think so? I can't say I've had a lot of chances to meet kids back home. Pirate and all that, most people aren't going to trust me with their ten year olds.

[Which is why his family better give him nieces and nephews to play with! This means you Ace!]

Will do. If we can hold him still long enough to even say hi. He's really rambunctious when he's not reading. Mah, but maybe that just means you'll be the first to find him, eh?

[He'll hold out hope forever...]

Ace is one of the most important people in existence to me, eh? Sabo I've known for some months here, so I was honored to have a chance to call him my brother.

No, why not?

I'll keep an eye out then.

See you soon.

To have someone so important with you in Luceti...it must be both a blessing and a curse. [She's thought plenty about this before. She's all alone, though, and in a small way she's thankful for that.]

...I have never been invited out for dinner before.

A curse?

Ah... no. I don't think you understand.

Ace and I were separated back home.

He's my best friend, my baby brother, but we wouldn't be able to see each other anymore.

This place is a gift to me, almost no matter what the Malnosso do. Because it gives me a chance to be with Ace again. I couldn't have that otherwise.

As for dinner... [Giant grin!] there's always a first time for everything, eh?

If you want, we could do a practice run or something.

See ya then, eh?

Thanks Chun-Li.

Yeah, okay. [He laughs quietly.] Let's just hope I don't burn it.

Thus far.

[ Her dere secrets forever uncovered..!! ]

I'd trust you with mine. Although I think he's a little younger than that.. I didn't bother to ask. [ But yes, she knows Marco is a good person. And even so, Keiichi's pretty smart even for a kid, he'd be okay.. but for now she's just keeping an eye on him herself. ]

...I see. I hope your bonds grow even stronger. In truth, there is...[She pauses. She can't say anything yet, can she? Marco certainly isn't the person she trusts most in Luceti, even if he seems harmless.]

I apologize. I was moving off-topic. If you truly think it is a good idea, I would be honored to attend your feast.

I think I'm decent with kids. Kids love giant sparkle birds they can play with. That is just a fact.

Tell you what, if you need some help you can bring him over sometime, eh?

You made do with Little Oars Jr.'s hat, you'll be fine.

Someone you met here you'd consider family? [Sorry, this is a guy who adopts pretty easily.]

[And he bows in response to that.] Truly the honor would be all mine. Thank you Sakura.

It is not that. There is someone...someone I would like to see here. It is not safe back home.

Page 9 of 16

[Video/Written] For Whom the Bell Tolls

no subject

no subject

no subject

[Voice] Filtered from Ace

video;

no subject

no subject

[Voice] Filtered from Ace

video;

[Voice] Filtered from Ace

video;

video; 1/5 YEAH FIVE /spams you silly

video; 2/5

video; 3/5

video; 4/5

video; 5/5 done

[Voice] Filtered from Ace

no subject

no subject

no subject

video;

no subject

no subject

video;

video;