[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

July 17th; Video

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...Such kind friends certainly have me spoiled.

July 17th; Video

[fierybluebird]

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.

July 17th; Video

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[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]

July 17th; Video

[fierybluebird]

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?

July 17th; Video

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

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

July 17th; Video

[fierybluebird]

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

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

July 17th; Video

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...

[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.

July 17th; Video

[fierybluebird]

[... 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.

July 17th; Video

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[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...]

July 17th; Video

[fierybluebird]

[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?

July 17th; Video

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[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?

July 17th; Video

[fierybluebird]

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.

July 17th; Video

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

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

July 17th; Video

[fierybluebird]

Oi. [Annoyed tone.]

Che... just following through, eh.

July 17th; Video

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

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

July 17th; Video

[fierybluebird]

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.

July 17th; Video

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

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

July 17th; Video

[fierybluebird]

[STARES AT. Scooowl.]

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

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

July 17th; Video

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

D-do not make threats! [LMFAO HEY at least he didn't laugh openly...]

July 17th; Video

[fierybluebird]

[Now Marco's the one grinning.]

Oh, I didn't take you for the type to get scared.

July 17th; Video

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...I am not "scared!"

July 17th; Video

[fierybluebird]

Then next time I see you you'll get to find out just how good I am at flips.

[Still manages to make that sound flirty.]

July 17th; Video

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[HOW EMBARRASSING...

... ... ...

flips the communicator face down

it's like. not!hanging up. or something.]

July 17th; Video

[fierybluebird]

[Bursts out laughing and waits for him to come back.]

July 17th; Video

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[MARCO YOU SUCK...

long pause. and okay he flips it back over.]

Such youthful playfulness... I wonder if I can keep up.