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[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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Really, he's still a kid? [ she clicks her tongue. ] The Malnosso seriously are ridiculous sometimes.. he doesn't sound like he'd be too difficult to spot in a crowd, at least.

Aye. Little guy. He's tougher than he looks though. He's been beating up pirates for a couple of years now, he and Ace grew up a little wild to put it mildly.

He loves books and reading, so if they make him forget things, he might gravitate to the library. But he also loves sailing and exploring, and he's befriended all the spirits here so he might be out and about practicing that.

Maybe I'll see him during a walk then.. I can't say I often go to the library, but maybe I can stop by there someday, just in case. [ She's pretending she's not going out of her way while she is.. the tsun is subtle but strong in this one. ]

Just if you see him while walking around, eh? It's only been a day, so it'll probably be awhile before he's returned I guess.

You never know. Maybe they decided to be different for once and only keep him for a little while.

[ now there's something sliightly more grumpy in her tone-- ] Although they could cut it out with the stupid aftereffects that sometimes happen. I hope I'd recognize him even with those.

That'd be a pleasant surprise, eh.

Aye. I was thinking the same thing, actually. Seeing as Robin came back as a cat and I was shrunk down to a little kid before.

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.. ]

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.

[ .. WHY ARE YOU ASKING HER THAT, MARCO. No seriously, do you expect her to be able to answer that without tsunning? Because that's not going to happen, all the tsun ever. ]

Aren't all kids cute? [ See? There. Not like he's particularly cute or anything even though he is... ] They practically did the same thing to him though, he doesn't remember anything. Thankfully he didn't seem so sceptic about everything as she must've been in your case.

Nah, most kids are brats. I think. Ikki and Sabo are cute, but I'm pretty sure they're exceptions.

I'll try to keep an eye out for Keiichi then, eh. And aye, if he's not too skeptical, that helps. Also keeps him cuter. [Sticks his tongue out teasingly. Tsun away Ange, he sees through it.]

[ 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!]

[ 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 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 really won't mind? [ Not that Keiichi's a rowdy kid in any way, but yeah.. just making sure. She's never had much help offered to her back home, after all. ]

I don't particularly mind looking after him, but I figured he might want some more people to talk or play with than just me and Minato.

[Deep bow, because Marco is so dramatic.]

It'd be an honor.

Besides, maybe I can teach him to play cards or something. Got anything you enjoy playing yourself?

Not really. [ did you expect any other answer, Marco.. Ange is a party pooper for life, okay. ]

Don't let him learn something like gambling though.

Of course not.

There's nothing much to gamble here anyway, eh.

Oh, believe me. I'm fairly sure that if people wanted to gamble here, they would find something to gamble with. No matter how weird.

[ Says the girl who's played card games before where the odds were practically who would have to wear a maid outfit for a day. Yeah. Hypocrite. ]

[Marco would happily use those kinds of stakes.]

Okay, I'll admit, I can think of plenty to gamble with, but not with little kids, eh?

[Don't look too closely into the pirate's mind, Ange, it's just not healthy.]

[ Why is she always friends with awful people. ]

Now you've got it right. If I catch you teaching Keiichi any weird things, I won't forgive you. [ She doesn't seem entirely serious though, since she thinks Marco wouldn't do that to a kid to begin with. ] He'll already learn plenty of weird things by himself as he grows up, believe me.

You don't say. I'll have to make sure to find excuses to spend more time when he's older then. See if I can't corrupt him a little further.

I don't know you were that interested in getting punched in the face.

[ THAT'S NOT EVEN CLOSE TO A REAL THREAT considering she doesn't even sound serious. Just deadpan. But yes please don't go corrupt her boyfriend further, Marco, he's already enough of a pervert.. ]

My girlfriend does call me a masochist.

[Ange, Ange, don't worry. He wouldn't really corrupt Keiichi, but switching tactics might be advisable, he just hears that as a dare.]

[ Marco, why do you do this.. ]

I guess in the end I'm doomed to be surrounded by masochists.

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