fierybluebird | [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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But you're using my comm.

[!!!]

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I did not even notice. [It's not clear if he's even trying to make good lies anymore

He doesn't stop either... ...Better hope he doesn't change you to pink text Marco... no he wouldn't do that. ...yet.]

Liar. [Mumbles in his ear and switches his arms into wings to curl around Japan and lean on him sleepily. If he minds the stalking, he doesn't seem to show it. Apparently rather than creepy, Marco finds it nice to be loved so possessively and to his high degree.]

[Japan just sort of sits there shyly... but he has actually learned to appreciate most affectionate physical contact like this gljdfkg.

Just slowly looking over stuff...]

Ah, how rude, calling me such a thing... [That seems light and joking, though, and he moves to the paint program now, sketching something.]

Am I wrong?

[Sleepy snuggles. Rain makes him sleepy. One eye open to watch though.]

...

[His not answering means of course you're not wrong Marco. Anyway, he's drawing his own family. He drew Marco's for him, and for some reason, being thoughtful in this weather and situation just makes him think this is something to do.

China, himself, both Koreas, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Macau, and more... HIS FAMILY IS PRETTY BIG ACTUALLY. And hilariously, he's the shortest aside from Taiwan but anyway.

He is thoughtful and drawing this yes. I like how he's the only one facing away.]

Eh? Cute. [Lightly nuzzles Japan with his scruff. OH JAPAN you black sheep you.] Who's this? [Points out the teal one.]

Is it... [Blinking though and fixing the glasses on the one Marco pointed out.]

That is Macao-san.

I don't think you've mentioned him?

He is very business-like and formal to most... Ah, but he has joked around with a few of the others. He gets along quite well with Hong Kong-kun.

[He points out Hong Kong in the picture.]

Ah, it used to be that he would trade with China-san and I... Go between us, I suppose. But when I secluded, I closed off my borders even to Macao-san. That caused quite a bit of trouble for him...

That was quite a few years ago, though.

What happened to him now?

...My conflict with China-san has upset most. Macao-san seems to have made it clear that he wishes to remain out of it.

[A sideglance. Well, he'd... respect that as long as he could.]

So I am avoiding him for now.

I see.

Are you still certain of your direction with that?

Yes. Knowing everything that will happen because of it... All of the consequences and damage...

I still would not stop. [a pause] I wonder if this makes me a "monster"... China-san seems to think so.

Mn. [Hugs.] I don't care what anyone else thinks, eh?

[A sort of sad smile.]

Ah, how kind... I do not, either. [probably a lie]

Thank you.

You shouldn't. [Ruffle ruffle ruffle.] And when or if you forget, I'll remind you. Just don't close off your options mate.

Very well then. [He just saves the picture and closes Marco's comm, passing it back to him]

Ah, thanks. You don't want to look at any other conversations?

So they really are important to you after all, eh? [The family, not the conversations, but take that as will.]

I viewed most. I can see the rest later. [He's so casual about this ide

but he glances at that] ...What's important?

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[Laughs quietly.] And here I'm usually the nosy one. [But again, he clearly doesn't mind. What is privacy, ever?]

Your family. You're tsundere about them. [Teasing light poke.]

Hah? [LMFAO seriously this face] I am no such thing!

Yeah, you are. It's cute, eh?

...

I would not call them a "family"... China-san may have found me and introduced many things, but I was just fine on my own.

[so much BS here]

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