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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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[Looking curious at that.]

...Ah? ...They seem perfect for each other, don't they? [A pause, and he frowns.] That is, if I did not think Tatsumi-san was hiding far too much.

Aye, but perhaps America knows he's hiding it and doesn't care.

You are overestimating America-san.

[BLUNT.]

It's been seven months. One incident alone wouldn't be the only thing to tip him off. Maybe he just doesn't want to see it.

And if Tatsumi keeps pretending to be loyal, it has the same effect. It's not like he'd gain anything from backstabbing him, eh?

[He eyes Marco for a long time, and then sighs.]

I suppose with Sunako-san gone, there is less of a chance... Still, Marco was not there when I drew pictures with Tatsumi-san. [A blink]

If it is normal for lovers to draw one another being killed, then I am surprised by this news. ...Tatsumi-san is a citizen as well. I simply worry... [Wait... worry about America? No he didn't want to...

...]

But perhaps they could work out.

[Starts to lean an arm on Japan's hand, but this doesn't work as well walking, plus they're still hold hands, so he gives him a quick one-armed hug.]

It's not normal, but neither are werepires nor America. Their sex is certainly violent and killing America would be... difficult at best. Probably impossible, wouldn't you say?

I-I do not want to hear that sort of detail...! [BLUSHING BRIGHT RED...]

...

No, I believe they fit quite well in this way. America-san is quite strong as well. Tatsumi-san was able to pick him up... I was startled... America-san's physical strength is stronger than any other country I have met, and Tatsumi-san can match that.

I am not sure how long Tatsumi-san lives, but America-san seems to handle parting in that way quite well... It is surprising.

Eh?? Sorry. Thought you knew.

Oh? Hm... [Thoughtful for a bit and then shrugs casually.] Well America is a D.

... Or almost a D? Whatever countries have for Ds, that is what America is. They face death well. All of them. It makes them a little terrifying sometimes. Or in Ace's case, a little distressing.

[Japan's face might look a little disturbed. HE'S TRYING NOT TO but he's remembering that talk in front of the observatory... America was insane.]

...Perhaps a little too well.

Yeah. You can't... be a D if you're not.

[Rubs the back of his neck with a free hand and gives a soft squeeze to Japan's hand.] I'm not sure if Teach is still that way. Rogers didn't want his crew to die and defended them with his own reckless abandon about his life. Teach... [Shakes his head.] Once I would have said Teach was the same. That he valued his crew above all else. Now I'm not sure if even his best friends mean anything more than pawns and rooks to him.

[He'll squeeze that hand back. Right... Somehow... he keeps forgetting they're holding hands like this. How is that possible, how weird...

More importantly though.]

If they are those who defend their own meaning of "right", no matter the cost... Then I suppose America-san would truly fit in.

Because my idea is different than America-san, he believes I am wrong. And because we are both stubborn in this way, because I will not stop even if all of my allies have fallen, and because he is willing to kill countless numbers of people in order to stop me... [a pause]

That is why I am walking this direction with Marco today. [To see... Accido... To see just how far America can go. Even though he knows.]

Yes... they are. Have you ever seen Ace back down from something he thought was the right thing? And he is the most reasonable of any I've met. What Teach believes is right though is... not a matter of "right." It's his dream and... [Marco's stomach knots up. He hasn't spoken to anyone this much about Teach and he still won't. He glances down at Japan though and steadies his breathing.]

Bushido... just remember what I said about Ace before, eh? Sometimes the paths we think we have to take are not the ones that will lead to what we ultimately want. Remember what you're protecting, and what you're really looking for.

[He looks to Marco as he trails off and doesn't finish.]

His dream? [Japan isn't one to pry. But he is one to listen, and listen while caring what the other person is saying. He's not sure how much Marco would even be willing to share, or if he overstepped something or... whatever. But he does know one thing.]

If there is a time you are willing to continue that sentence, I would be glad to listen.

Ah, but... I will remember. [He glances down at the ground, now.]

...Perhaps I should warn Marco that I am not sure what my reaction will be upon seeing this place. I am not sure how my health will be, either. But I will truly do my best to remember.

If there are times when I forget... [He glances up at Marco meaningfully] Marco will remind me... Correct?

Of course Bushido. [Bends down slightly and kisses Japan's forehead as reassuringly as he can.] I will remind you however often you need it, and catch you if you fall.

Blackbeard's dream is to become the next Pirate King. He chose a path through Ace and my Father. And it won't work for him because of it. Consider that.

[I don't have an icon that properly conveys the emotionally loaded gaze Japan is giving Marco right now. This is so hideously gay there should be a warning label.

He's quiet for a long time, and then nods.]

I see... I understand. [And then a blink, and a reference back to the first thing he said.] Ah, and... thank you.

[Nods his head.] I'll be by your side no matter what path is chosen, eh.

...

[Japan stops walking, though he's still holding Marco's hand.

By his side no matter what path is chosen...

Also he's looking at Marco. Uh. His expression is probably unreadable. Nearly straight, but there's something different about it...]

[Stops when Japan does and glances back at him.]

Did I say something wrong?

[At that, he just moves and wraps his arms around Marco's waist in a hug. ...A really childish hug, wow he's even like staring at the ground in embarrassment.]

...No.

[Has a VERY quick blush, but he quickly recovers.]

Oh. [Hugs Japan back as best he can like this and laughs softly.]

So long as you've got faith in me, eh? I'm move mountains if you ask me to. [Ruffles Japan's hair and holds him close a little more.]

[presses face into-- o-oh you don't wear shirts this is suddenly twenty times more embarrassing... DEEP BREATHE.]

Ah... Thank you. [but calm exhale okay he will not explode in embarrassment... yet]

...Forgive me, that was a bit... [sudden. he'll pull away from the hug now.]

[He has a shirt! It's just not buttoned :|]

No regrets.

[For once, Marco will refrain from making it worse by doing something big and dramatic.] So don't apologize for things that make me happy. You don't need my forgiveness, and I don't want to give it. [Sticks his tongue out. This is also a sign he might be being perverted.]

...

[WATCHING... and then m-moving to walk again. Maybe tugging Marco along, totally normal.]

Hah... Soon I may be blunt like Marco...

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