[Appointment Post / Voicemail]

[fierybluebird]

[Voice]
Hey, couldn't get to the comm right away, probably out kicking things. Since that doesn't last long, leave me a message and I'll get back to you as fast as I can, eh?

[Text]
Have a haiku.

There was a bluebird
Who was too busy for you
Leave me a message

[ooc: This post is a catch-all for threads that have to happen between posts. Start off with the Date & whether it's text/video in the comment bar and leave the IC message below.]

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July 31st; video

[fierybluebird]

I need you. And if I have to fight several dozen worlds to show you that you're Pops son, my nakama, I always will.

You're Fire-Fist. You can do just about anything you want kiddo. You've done things I would have sworn were completely impossible. You made a straw hat for Little Oars Jr just because you wanted to. You brought in Doma when none of us could talk to him. You made it that no matter what anyone thought of lineage and bullshit, they all remember your echo about Pops' era. You want to know what you can do? You're the only person I trust to do what's needed. What is that? I don't know. I'm no good at this. But I know you're smart enough to figure it out.

You know, I've always admired you kid, always. Do you really think you're going to let different world placement trap you anywhere? Do what you want to. You can do just about anything. Start a new adventure. Fuck the past for now, the only impact it has is what you let it have. Don't become the pirate king unless you want it. And you don't have to take responsibility for people you don't trust. But there are people here who trust you, eh? And always will.

If you don't know what you want to do, get out there and find it. Talk to people and figure out how you can cheer them up or make it easier or get them to stick together. That's the Ace I know and love. And if you don't think you're up to the task, that's okay. Japan, even Seifer, and I will all back you up one hundred percent of the way.

Although if you're going to tell me you want to be a farmer, I'm going to try to kick some sense into you. [Obviously joking.]

July 31st; video

[dontcallmegol.livejournal.com]

... {He's listening even if he can't quite look you in the eye right now. For a moment he closes his eyes and sighs, seeming to accept what you say. It seems in his tone and gaze that he's found some sort of peace in all of this but one fact still remains.}

I can't help but feel like... the weight of this world has fallen upon my shoulders and I'm not so sure I can be the one to carry it. I'm not ready yet but I feel like I have to be. I'm one of the last ones to survive this place for so long that can, or will take initiative to do something. And we both know that no one really wants Denmark to take over. Though I can't deny he's probably made the most progress I've seen in a long time.

I don't know... maybe-- I mean something needs to be done. We're all kind of lost like this and with so many people gone who kept everything going, like water or supplies or... damn near everything, we have to build up again from scratch for any new people.

I'm not going to lie that I'm worried about how we'll keep going here in Spero, if we should stay, if Discedo is inhabitable again, should we go back? I've been trying to work all this out while fixing up the Hardy. Someone's got to make a decision it may as well be me.

I brought these people here. They're my responsibility. I'm the Captain now which means I gotto take charge. I have yet to see anyone else try.

July 31st; video

[fierybluebird]

That's right, you're the captain. And you are the only one who can do somethings. I don't want to burden you Ace. If I could I'd take all that weight off you, but you're strong enough that you don't need that from me, eh? I'll just help wherever I can.

Time to face it. If we don't want to rely on the scientists for things, then maybe we should take over places that have them, eh? As for going back to Discedo, or staying in Spero, your call. But don't move everyone to Discedo until Japan and I get back because I don't promise we'll be in perfect condition.

Besides, the people here have never seen the New World. They think earthquakes and volcanoes are the end of everything, they don't know how to keep surviving beyond that. Show them. I know you can.