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[Video] In which phoenixes pirates and countries alike go exploring

Did you know there's a bird of prey called a secretary bird for how ridiculous it looks? It's actually extremely dangerous though. Its legs are so powerful that rather than divebombing enemy like a falcon or eagle or strange bird pinky -- [Wait, what was that last one? Yeah screw your normal birds, One Piece has weird things as you might know from the rapahn.] -- Instead a secretary bird uses its wings for balance and kicks snakes to death. For fun since snakes are shitty prey. I always thought that was a pretty cool fighting style.

Speaking of birds of prey, can anyone tell me more about birds in their world? Or mythological ones? Phoenixes, dragons, rocs, thunderbirds, anything like that, eh?

We're about 2 days out of Discedo now, and I've decided to completely map out the lake for Kiku's map program, eh. There are plenty of explorers in my world, technically the first pirate king started out that way even. But I'm wondering about everyone else's explorers. Is the world you come from all explored? Who first ventured to those far unknown reaches? Come on, I'm sure at least some of you have that adventurer's blood in your veins, eh?

Oh, and everyone in Spero, don't forget Ace is captain!

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It's a warning, and a promise.

[Shrugs.] I'm just told to ask you about him. Ah, though I'd like to hear why his brother doesn't like you I suppose -- if you know.

...

[NOTED but hmm]

Ah... Yes. Italy-kun and Romano-kun are brothers... Italy-kun is quite kind and cheerful. While he is not very good with combat at all, and has called me in the city when he was here various times being attacked by monsters, he is cheerful and... cute in a sense. I suppose you could say he is received well by others.

Romano-kun is quite bitter and perhaps a bit tsundere. I am not quite sure about him since we have only just met truly, but it seems to me that he is very jealous of his brother. He insults Germany-san quite often, usually about being close to Italy-kun... And his insults to me generally revolve around knowing Italy-kun as well.

Does that help?

Attacked by monsters?

Yeah, he reminded me a little of... ah angry kids who don't know how to make friends yet. [No no that's a thing with him, what are you talking about?] I guess he's just jealous then?

...Yes. The Italy brothers are like this.

Ah, but... I believe so. Italy-kun is quite kind to others, but I have never heard him speak of his brother at all, let alone kindly...

That would do it.

Ahh... Ace never shut up about Luffy to me back when he first joined the crew. When I got here, I thought he'd have mentioned me at least once, you know? [Shrugs and tries to brush it off.] Not that he didn't have more important things, eh? But I think I can see how Romano would feel.

Ah, yes, I feel a bit bad... But I am nothing but helpful to Romano-kun, and still he is only angry at me. [a light sigh.] I can only imagine it being worse for Germany-san.

Romano-kun also gets into trouble with monsters a lot. But usually my trying to save him ends in various curses and insults and him telling everyone that I fled from battle... [so making a face.] There is nothing to do about it, so I attempt to ignore all bitter feelings.

...To be quite honest... It is not as if I don't understand, but when I discover that China-san goes around speaking of me to others, highly or otherwise, it is only embarrassing.

. . . We are not brothers. [TOTALLY NOT BROTHERS no this is pure tsun watch the tsun]

[Frowns and ruffles Japan's head.]

Well, Romano will have to reach the point where Romano wants a change in things.

And you... [SUDDEN HUG.] compromise a little with China. He grew up like me and you were the first real company he had that wouldn't instantly die on him. I mean look at who else you have. Yeah, he needs to learn to listen, but you're strong enough to find a way to keep trying to get through, right? [Squeezes the hand slightly.]

[Closing one eye uwahhh what is this affection still not used to it]

...I understand. There are times we get along, after all... And the last China-san that was here... Ah, we came to an understanding. However, there are still differences that cannot be ignored.

You shouldn't be identical, and like I said, he needs to listen, eh?

[Final squeeze to the hug before he gets back up.] Thanks.

Ah...

[Watching him. There's a pause, and then:] Eh? For what?

[Tugs the hand along slightly.] Seeing brothers at odds makes me nervous. Not that I don't understand, eh? I'm just glad you're meeting me halfway on it. [Small genuinely shy grin.]

[G-going along with!]

As I said before, we are not brothers... [That was mumbled and so tsun... But he glances to him]

Ah, but I value Marco's words. It is only natural that I would take them to heart.

Hm~ That makes me very happy.

...That is good, then.

[Uwah blush desu dokidoki or something...

And then he stumbles while walking

but totally doesn't fall over thank goodness. s-still holding hands]

[Grins and keeps him up, still walking on~]

[He's quiet for a little while... And then watching the sky. Hmm.]

...Ah, it seems I won't be able to host a festival after all. I will have to apologize to Cube-san... Once he returns to normal.

Festival?

Yes, in my home, there is a festival called Obon. It is more commonly held in July, but it can be held in August as well...

However, with the timing of this trip, and the way everyone is separated, I do not think it's possible to put anything together. ...I do not have a taiko drum, either... [taiko drum is essential okok]

Taiko drum? Ah, what else does the festival have?

It is a Japanese drum.

Ah, well, first of all, it is important to know that the festival honors, respects and appreciates ancestors and their sacrifices. The spirits of the dead are remembered.

There is a Bon Dance, and fireworks, and at the end, paper lanterns are illuminated and sent down a river.

Maybe there's a way to do that over the comms?

[To be honest he's actually worried that he won't be very healthy around the time of it. ...But that'd be lame to say.]

Ah, perhaps... But I am not sure who would be interested, anyway.

You could ask Ace for help with the lanterns. You know he'd be happy to.

[A small smile, you pirates are so nice uguu]

The dance is a bit lonely without a large amount of people.

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