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[fierybluebird]

[There's a very fuzzy/out of view image of a slightly annoyed looking pineapple-headed guy staring a little suspiciously at his communicator.]

I swear if you're supposed to be some sort of self-suicide method, I'm going to find a way to kick this building down. [The camera tilts all over and then zooms in as the guy figures out it's recording or doing something.] Oh? Like a mechanical den den mushi then? Handy. All right, if there's someone helpful on this network, I could use a little information, starting with where in the New World this is. Or which ocean even. And if there's any WB allies out there, I need to get in touch with Joz or Vista so one of them can take over until this mess gets sorted out.

Thanks, eh.

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[fierybluebird]

Huh. A year...

Do you know how time works here? [Like why you're alive.]

[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

No clue. Seems pretty normal once you're here. But they seem to pull people in from anywhere and any time for that matter. It gets pretty confusing.

[fierybluebird]

How do people get here?

You said we're the only ones from the crew so I guess Thatch isn't here, right?

[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

That I don't know either. People have a theory they have some sort of machine. I talked to one of the scientists about it, seems they can't control who, where or when they pull someone in.

Thatch? {Why would--oh. Right.} Nah, I haven't seen any of you since I got here. Croc was here for a time and Doflamingo too.

They do like to treat us like yo-yo's though. Luffy and some of his crew have come and gone several times. Every time they come back something's different too. Time's changed or they lost their memories of this place all together.

[fierybluebird]

Bizarre. [It also eliminates all means of delicately asking about his death, but then again...]

Wait. Your kid brother's here? And scientists... but they don't work for the World Government?

[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

Yup, along with five of his crew, and... someone else from our world I've never met.

I doubt they've even heard of it before.

[fierybluebird]

I see. But they made a machine that drags people here and they have no control of it?

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

Something like that. It doesn't make sense to me either. {And it was obvious by his expression that he really didn't like the scientists. They were a bunch of incompetent children playing with their doll house. Least, that's how he saw them.}

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

Say, where are you fire feathers? I'll come get you.

[fierybluebird]

Just outside. Near that... building. [Camera pans it.] Tada. [Obviously helpful.]

[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

It's beautiful ol'man, but I haven't exactly remembered every one of the buildings in the city.

Do you see any signs?

[fierybluebird]

How big is this place anyway?

Hang on. Looks like I'm coming on up on a corner. Gars and Latimer streets? Sound familiar?

[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

Seems like it's getting smaller every day. {What with buildings being destroyed and people disappearing. Also because he wants to be free and sail the vast ocean again :<}

Gar and Lati--OH! You're out by the port. The monsters like to hang out there so be on your toes.

I'll be out to meet you soon, just keep following Latimir till you see Lander.

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[fierybluebird]

What kind of monsters?

Latimer to Lander, got it. You know what? Screw this, I'll just fly over, not like I have to worry about anonymity, eh?

[fierybluebird]

[After apparently trying and being unable to.]

Hey fire-freckles. Those scientists wouldn't be working on a new form of seastone would they?

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

All kinds, someone was talking about water spirits bein' out there too. Those're new, so I don't know how strong they are.

Uh... Marco you-- {He was going to say 'can't' but looks like you figured that out.}

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

Yeah... about that. Everyone who comes here is chipped. The damn thing does more than just block your powers though. We gotto get it out of you right away.

Hey, look, I'll be there in a minute, I can explain more on the way back.

[fierybluebird]

Chip? So it is a seastone chip. Pain in the ass...

Yeah all right.

[Waves when he gets closer. Oh look it's Ace's hat. And a giant fireball of a skiff. At least Marco will never have trouble finding him in a crowd.]

[Comment Log] Fire Bro's Reunite~

[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

Couldn't honestly tell ya what it's made of. {You could probably hear the roar of fire in the background now.

In fact, it really isn't very hard to see the fiery pirate blazing up the street. His skiff lacks one obvious thing, a Whitebeard flag, but it looks pretty similar to the one he used back home. Except this one can go around on land as well as water.

He pulls up to the curb, kicking his flames down to nothing and stepping off the skiff to go greet the elder pirate. He's wearing his black coat with flames adorning the edges, which he pulls off to toss at Marco. It's cold and nasty out after all. It doesn't take much for him to warm himself, in fact, the rain that is still falling is sizzling as it hits him. That coat will be nice and toasty warm for ya.

But there will be one glaring detail about the younger man that may sour this reunion. There's a sizable scar over his sternum and a larger one to match on his back. There are bits of the jolly roger still on his skin, but it's not even recognizable anymore.

He's just grinning ear to ear anyway. Okay so he's just a little smug about his powers but he really doesn't mean to rub it in.}

[Comment Log] \o/ Red and Blue all the way

[fierybluebird]

[Marco accepts the coat with a blink, but he's more grateful than he'd like to admit. Like most birds, he prefers to sleep when it rains rather than walk around in the cold. Of course the minute he sees the scar, he just sucks in a quiet breath to hide a wince. Damn Akainu, and they still hadn't killed him. So between Thatch, Pops, and Ace and the fact that Teach and Akainu still lived, the score was no longer the perfect record their crew was famous for.]

You sure you'll be okay without this? Where are we going anyway? And nice skiff. [Takes a quiet moment to inspect it. It really IS a nice duplicate. Especially given the street wheels.] One thing missing though. [Evil grin.]

Here. Come here you. [Lightly pokes a temple as if making sure he's solid.]

[Comment Log] We are the hottest pirates around >3

[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

{He doesn't seem to take notice of that hidden response to his scar, he just nods right along to the question.} I'm fine. It's just rain.

{He thumbed southward, back the way he came.} Marshall. Luffy and the others have a place, should be big enough for all of us.

{He then watched the other check out his skiff and smirked.} Thanks, Lucca's a genius. Too bad she's not around anymore.

{He blinks when the other suddenly approaches him and ducks his head a little at the poking, wincing, not that it hurts. He bats your hand away like a disgruntled child.} What the heck, I'm real okay?

{Grin. And just to show you how real he was he's just going to throw his arms around you and give you a big, brotherly squeeze.}

[Comment Log] obviously~

[fierybluebird]

[Laughs quietly and hugs back.]

Humor me. It's been a while, eh? Even aside from Marineford it was some months. [Leans on, lingering a little extra just in case it all was just a dream or going to disappear.] Damn kid, you gave us one hell of a scare.

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

{He leans into it. Careful there, if he does disappear you'll fall flat on your face ya know.}

Yeah, yeah. I'd say it's been oh... 8 months since I last saw you.

{Fighting for his life and your own. A pause. Scare? He may be alive here but back home he was still dead. He really couldn't blame the pineapple for clinging to the reality he has now though.} Heh, sorry about that. But isn't that what little brothers are for?

Speaking of, {He clapped the man on the shoulder then pulled away.} You should come say hi to mine and meet the crew.

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[fierybluebird]

Yeah? The gang all here?

It'd be nice to see your brother again, though. I mean once Jinbei had him I knew he'd be okay but...

[Leans on Ace and pokes him lightly again anyway just to be a nuisance.] And you'll have to tell me what you've been doing here for a year.

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[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

Just about.

{A small indignant noise as he's poked. He tosses an arm around the man and leads him to the skiff.} Maaaaan I don't know where to even start on that one.

But hell, we can share stories over a couple'a pints. {as in, he's got questions. But he may save those for later and just celebrate having you around tonight.}