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[Appointment Post / Voicemail]

[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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Monkey D. Garp is the "hero" of the marines. Insanely strong.... and don't tell Ace, even if he would have to agree; he's also completely insane -- from Ace's stories, he used to beat up Ace and Luffy to make them strong marines or some bullshit. Not to mention he left them with psychos that had them hunting tigers and such.

Garp is known as the "Hero" of the marines for all the pirates he put away. He even chased Gol D. Roger all over the Grand Line to capture him. And when I was trying to rescue Ace from the Battle of Marineford, he punched me clear out of the sky to stop me.

Mind you Japan, the supposed top three marines in the world, all with logia devil fruit like Ace's which means you have to use haki just to land a hit on them, all capable of individually destroying an island -- I fought each of them during the battle and didn't get a single scratch.

America reminds me of Garp, but that's not necessarily a good thing. The only reason I can't hate Garp is for protecting Ace the best he could when he was a kid, and because when Ace died, Garp tried to kill Akainu so Sengoku had to stop him. To me? That's a god damned hero. I'm not a fan of the term. Heros are people who run around like lunatics and then just get applauded for not dying from it.

So that is Marco-san's definition... I believe I can understand that sort of thing.

Yeah, I kind of took too much pleasure in what you did with it to America, eh.

Still, what does it mean to you then?

...So did I. [a sigh. how shameful, revealing such sadistic behavior...]

My definition would be... Someone who is willing to sacrifice anything in order to do the right thing. Ah... Something like that. ...It often bothers me that America-san calls himself one and yet acts so selfishly. A hero should be selfless, I believe...

... It is still a little surprising to be called "Hero" by Seifer. [Not bad though. No, it's... nice.]

[Your secret is safe with Marco, Japan. If by safe; encouraged is an acceptable meaning.]

A selfless hero who tries to do the right thing... che I suppose that could still fit Garp.
When America calls himself that though it makes him sound a little like a mental patient.

Oh? But you like the nickname, eh? [Resists the uber childish urge to ask which nickname he likes better: Hero or Bushido.]

Selfless acts for what is right are hard to define though. All of you countries try to put aside your personal feelings for the sake of your people, don't you?

I may be missing details... Ah, for me it is difficult to put to words. As most things are.

[But you know he wouldn't be able to pick! Gosh...]

...I, ah... When he says it, it is nice. [WOW WAY TO SOUND GAY]

Mm... I would not say so. Most believe their personal feelings are for the best for their people. Countries are quite selfish. I am not excluded from this.

It's all right, I try to get your meaning beyond just the words, eh.

Oh? What selfishness would you say you've been indulging in then?

[Now it's Marco's turn to roll around to get comfortable and finally he switches to wings for arms.]

...Such kind friends certainly have me spoiled.

I won't hurt your people, just as I trust you not to hurt my crew, eh?

Having friends and loyal nakama is the biggest strength anyone can have Japan. It is why I thought Ace could become the next pirate king, why Pops was acknowledged as the strongest man in the world, why I think Luffy is poised now to take the crown, and why Teach can never possibly succeed.

Gol D. Roger, Ace, Pops, they didn't have much in common, eh. But they were always their strongest with their crew or someone they loved behind them that they knew they had to protect at all costs.

I'll protect your people just as I'd protect you. It's who you are, just as my crew is mine.

[Flopping on his stomach now. What are they teenage girls ide...]

...Ah, what a nice thing to hear... I am flattered. [a faint chuckle] But I am still selfish.

[If Sakura were to become friends with the same people... he wouldn't like that one bit]

You'll have to be more specific then. [Gets up and flies gently up to the rooftop so he can sit on the ledge.]

More than just having friends?

...Admitting that I am selfish is not enough? Why must I give examples... [He sounds embarrassed and avoiding. Hint: he is.]

So I can allay your fears or turn you into a true pirate.

[Because in the end, Marco is probably more selfish.]

...

[Gosh Marco you're kind of cute... okay wait here.]

...I did not like seeing so many speaking with Sakura-san. Perhaps it can be said... that I simply do not like Sakura-san.

[... Can that really be called cute?]

Hah. I see. I think I can understand. Especially for a nation such as Japan who was the only one, eh? Like being a phoenix. On the one hand, it'd be nice to have another, but in practice, it's a rivalry.

But Bushido, no one can replace you. Not even the future, eh. And anyone who sees Sakura like that will be in for a disappointment themselves. She is her own person and nation as much as you are.

But you have nakama. And she has the sad misfortune of still thinking such a thing is impossible or too dangerous for her.

[Sneaky grin.] That means you're winning.

[JAPAN JUST THOUGHT HE WAS SO APPARENTLY...]

...So Marco-san will not forget we are different. [A bit of relief slid in there. He's sort of wondering about the last part though. ...Nakama. Nice, yes, but... As someone who was always certain it was impossible...

He was also someone who had always thought it was impractical. Sad. ...Weak. In this case, at least...]

[Laughs.]

You're not night and day, but you are certainly different. You can never be replaced. I don't forget nakama, no matter what. As I said, I prefer my bushido and the person you already are. Sakura still has a long way to go I think.

Something else you're thinking?

[He just smiles for a while, obviously thinking about something, but he doesn't say much and just rolls to his side, still holding the comm.]

Yes, but it is not so much a bother for now. Rather than this sort of topic... What has Marco-san been up to lately?

I'm glad~

Ah me? Nothing special. Scoping out more of the area and gathering enough supplies for people that I can fly out without feeling like I left a bunch of baby chicks to fend for themselves.

Ahh, Marco-san is a mother hen, is he?

Oi. [Annoyed tone.]

Che... just following through, eh.

There is nothing wrong with it. [totally amused...]

Easy for you to say. You forget I was basically first mate in my crew. Pops was our Dad, but I've gotten a million mother hen jokes over the years for it.

[it's really obvious that he's trying not to laugh]

[STARES AT. Scooowl.]

Oh, you are so lucky I'm not there in person.

[Otherwise there'd be an angry phoenix all over him.]

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