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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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[He's not sure what to do. He wants to try and calm Marco down, but is doing that stepping over a line or something? This sort of issue was something between Ace and Marco that he was sure he didn't completely understand.

He lowers that arm that had reached for Marco awkwardly and stares. Hesitating... or waiting.]

[Continues pacing around in circles around some trees for a bit and then finally just slumps down against it with his back to it.]

Bushido.

[He walks over to Marco, crouching in front of him.]

Yes? [What he really wants to do is ask if Marco's okay, or what he could do, or what happened or something that seemed more helpful, but... When he does that sort of thing he usually messes up right? At least with Seifer...]

[Ruffles his head.]

Before I got here, was Luffy always here with Ace?

[Blinking.]

Always here...? Ah, well... Luffy-kun has disappeared and returned to this place many times. I would not know the correct count, but it is upsetting to Ace-kun each time. I could list the times I attempted to comfort him from such a thing...

It's been over a month. Do you know all through Marineford I put saving Ace second? I had to... I knew he'd never forgive himself, us, anything if he lost Luffy during it. Pops ordered me to protect Luffy but I was going to anyway. [Getting too emotional for Marco so he slides down lower.]

Words can't reach Ace. I couldn't... he said he wanted to be captain. In that impetuous way, eh? But he's... even in person I can't reach him. When I'm there I can't make him get involved, I thought maybe if I left and he had to look after them he'd pull himself out and now I really can't talk to him at all. It's like the gap is growing. I should be able to fly it, but if he turns his back, then I'll always be screaming for him to look this way.

[Japan is quiet for a while. He knows he's missing a lot, he can't possibly understand it all, but he still would like to try. And he thinks he can to a point, at least. Still crouching in front of Marco.]

Ace-kun is quite strong, isn't he? It seems that he does his best to smile no matter what. [He watches Marco, trying to see if he's alright. Sliding down lower like that just reminds him of himself, trying to hide, that sort of thing... Simple things make him watch more carefully.]

No matter what, he would like to see his nakama happy.

[He leans forward and sort of pulls Marco into a hug. Last time he tried a comfort hug it didn't work BUT HE IS BEING BRAVE.]

Marco and Ace-kun are both trying to see each other happy. Isn't that it? Ace-kun is a strong person. He will find a way... Ah, at least, that is what I believe. Any gap can be crossed. Ace-kun should not have to face you as he finds his way. I can understand wanting him to, however...

Things will be fine.

[Blinks and tugs Japan up higher into a tougher proper hug.]

Aye. Thanks. [Leans a cheek on Japan's head to think it over.] I just have to let him face it himself, eh? [Plays with the dark hair, picking it up and then letting the strands softly fall from his hand. A couple dozen times while looking out into the distance a little hollowly.] I wonder if I can truly do anything for him now though. Perhaps the days before Thatch's death was the last time other than looking after his brother....

Do not speak like that.

[HYPOCRITE but he keeps hugging...]

Marco helps Ace-kun each day. How do you suppose he would feel if Marco went home? It is truly a help that he is here to share this experience! Please do not doubt yourself.

Hah... Okay sorry. [Small grin.]

When I got here I thought he'd really grown up a lot. And he has... but I guess some things never change, eh? [Sighs.] With Pops... going through Pops wasn't really what he wanted. He just thought it was the path to get there. Here... I can't choose his direction. I don't know Bushido. [Plays with Japan's hair more. This helps.]

[Well it feels nice so Japan doesn't mind... Even though it's sort of giving him shivers uwaaah.

He curls a hand against Marco's back. The path...]

I believe that in order for Ace-kun to be Ace-kun, only Ace-kun can choose his path. Perhaps Marco feels he has no place in it at all, because of this... But I believe it is important for Marco to stand and wait to catch him if he falls, or praise him if he succeeds.

[Sort of noticing his similarities to Ace here. Usually Marco's the one who notices and Japan doesn't understand, but... He thinks he does now.]

[Nods.] That's my goal. Doesn't matter where either of you go, I'll fly along and be your phoenix guardian, eh? Best job in the world.

I also told Sakura I can create miracles, but I must be losing my touch, I'm not sure she believed me.

[He chuckles lightly]

Ah, no. It is just that... Japan does not believe most things. [The way he phrased that is like a "we" that doesn't apply so much to himself anymore.

But he pulls back from the hug, realizing something.]

Marco... Ah, am I creating an issue?

[Snorts and lightly shoves Japan's forehead.]

No, Bushido. For that to happen, Ace would have to be jealous, realize he's jealous and do something about it. He's reminded me enough that he needs his space, he just has to figure out what to do with it.

This is just because I tried to get him going again and I pushed too hard too soon, eh? I thought with me gone, he'd be able to find more drive and push himself to do the things he wants. So watching him flounder... [Tugs Japan back into a rough hug and ruffles his hair.] Not about you, eh?

[gfdjkgjkdf being hugged again wahhh]

I see... [It was good to know there wasn't an issue with Ace, but he still doesn't look sure.]

I promise. [Ruffle ruffle ruffle.]

Ace just misses Luffy and I can't do anything about that. Even if I hunt down the scientists, I can't ask them to bring him here, that wouldn't make Ace happy and he has to be in our world eventually, eh? Until then, I have to trust him to figure it out.

Ahh... impossible not to worry I suppose. [Pets Japan's head.]

[He waits there a moment, and then nods silently before pulling away. ...There was a lot on his mind. Besides, they should keep walking... If Marco has calmed down.]

[Not really, but just give him a little bit to chill.]

Eh, the weather seems a little clearer. Want to fly for a while? [Because being a phoenix makes everything better.]

Ah? ...Sure.

[AND THEN THERE WERE EPIC FLYING ADVENTURES. The end.]

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