[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.]

Comments

[Luceti]

[fierybluebird]

[Oh god. He can't. Marco buys some time with a drink, eyeing that pinkie warily, as if linking them will cast a spell that will strike him down instantly for already know the promise to be broken. Finally he just reaches out and shakes on it.]

Ace...

[What does he say? That Blackbeard is too strong, that Marco didn't want him chasing the bastard in the first place and now he was definitely way too strong? Maybe it wouldn't matter. Maybe...] Live your life, eh. Wherever your roads take you. Just promise me that much.

[Luceti]

[hiken_ace]

[He sits up a little more at that. What was he...? He just nodded.]

Yeah, of course I will. [He squeezes the hand a little.] Promise.

[Luceti]

[fierybluebird]

You better. [Ruffles his head and takes a heavier swig of that drink.]

[Luceti]

[hiken_ace]

[He nods slowly and drinks more from his own glass. He side eyes Marco for a minute.]

Did something happen...?

[Luceti]

[fierybluebird]

Yes.

[He'd be inclined to lie and say no, but it was too obvious, even for Marco to pull off.]

I'm just having a morbid day, eh?

[Luceti]

[hiken_ace]

[He frowns, and scoots closer to Marco, giving him a hug.]

'M sorry.

[Luceti]

[fierybluebird]

[Blinks and hugs back.]

For what? [Tips Ace's hat down and lightly squeezes him with an arm.] Che... Ace... you didn't do anything. No regrets, right?

[Luceti]

[hiken_ace]

[He shakes his head.] That you had a shitty day.

Think I made you sad, too... [Too drunk to tell.]

[Luceti]

[fierybluebird]

[Laughs and shakes his head ruefully.]

Mate, I made myself sad. You know what the three happiest days of my life were? One of them was the day you joined the crew in full. You've brought me a lot of joy Ace. [Nudges gently with a fist.]

[Luceti]

[hiken_ace]

[Oh...yeah, he's going to blush at that. And smile.]

Geeeez, stop embarrassing me!

[Luceti]

[fierybluebird]

[Grins evilly and pokes his cheek.] I'm serious, eh. Right up there with the first day I met Pops.

[Oh Ace, he loves how easy you are to distract from your own sadness.]

[Luceti]

[hiken_ace]

[dfbjlhbslhsj more blushing.] C'mon, it wasn't that great. I was such an ass before that.

[Luceti]

[fierybluebird]

Oh right, as opposed to how charming I always am?

Nah, you were cute. I always surprised the nurses didn't try to look after you like a lost puppy. [Sticks his tongue out at him.]

[Luceti]

[hiken_ace]

[POUUUUUUUUT FUCK I FORGOT I DON'T HAVE THAT ICON ANYMOOOOORE.]

I was and and am not cute.

[Luceti]

[fierybluebird]

[Pinches a cheek with a smirk.]

Is that river of denial you're swimming in warm?

[Luceti]

[hiken_ace]

[HNNNNN swats the hand away.]

No, it's not. Jerk.

[Luceti]

[fierybluebird]

Yeah, I guess you've gotten less cute over the years. Too growly.

[Luceti]

[hiken_ace]

I am not growly! [Grumbles and pouts.]

[Luceti]

[fierybluebird]

[Laughs.]

Sure sure. This right here, not growling at all.

[Luceti]

[hiken_ace]

It's not! [It is and he knows it.]

[Luceti]

[fierybluebird]

[Just smirks. Like an asshole. Because he is one.]

As you say Freckles.

[Luceti]

[hiken_ace]

[Can he shove you. Good, because you're an ass.

/SHOVES.]

[Luceti]

[fierybluebird]

[/Shoved! But Marco just laughs.]

I missed you. [Sticks his tongue out.]

[Luceti]

[hiken_ace]

[ldfnbdkhndlnhtk blushes again. And mumbling.]

...missed you, too, idiot.

[Luceti]

[fierybluebird]

[Laughs at the blushes and drinks again.]

Yup definitely cute.