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

[fierybluebird]

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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[fierybluebird]

[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.

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[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?

[fierybluebird]

[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?

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[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.]

[fierybluebird]

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.]

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[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.]

[fierybluebird]

[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.]

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

Ah? ...Sure.

[fierybluebird]

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