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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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Perhaps if I think about it I could recall something... [He looks thoughtful, even with an arm on his head.]

Take your time mate.

[Totally humming a song.]

I have begun to run out of tales on phoenixes... Though I suppose I could go into details if Marco is searching to be flattered.

[Joking with a straight face, but he gives an example]

The "King of birds"... Its spread wings represent virtue, and its back divine beauty...

[Laughs and ruffles his head to make him stop.]

I was more curious on the stuff about parents or whether they're always alone in the stories, eh?

[Looking at]

Ah... To be quite honest, I am not sure about that. ...I wonder if China-san would have an answer.

Maybe...

There's a story I know about phoenixes only appearing once every 500 years to honor their fallen father. They take him to a funeral pyre and blaze for all the world to see. Something like that. I guess it's on my mind, eh?

[He'll place a hand on Marco's shoulder. Or well his arm because Japan is a short little man but. Physical contact from Japan wow.]

I am not quite so familiar with that, but it sounds noble. Is there much on Marco's mind?

Not "much" per say. It just still takes a lot of getting used to.

Perhaps I should have asked how long it usually takes to stop feeling so lost about such a thing, eh?

But... I'm happy. I think he'd proud of me. [One-armed hug for Kiku as he keeps looking forward.]

[He lowers his arm and accepts that hug as they move, staring thoughtfully at the ground.]

I wish I could understand such a thing so I could offer Marco that, at least... But I can at least say I am certain he would be proud. [From what he's heard, and how Marco is... Of course he would be, right? But it's all guessing from Japan.]

Thanks, eh? [Grins.] Now what to do with it? [Taps a finger to his chin, mock playfully.]

Eh? [stares at] Do with it?

Of course. It's like currency. You can sit on it and feel proud of yourself, but it's a lot better to use it and spend on something big.

[Ide...]

[LMFAO WHAT...]

...I'm afraid I don't understand.

Having Pops' favor.

Wouldn't do much in my world now. But I'm sure I can find something.

Ah... I see.

[Trails off a bit thoughtfully.]

[Laughs softly.]

Do you?

I think so. [a bit of a pause] Is Marco a well-known person in his world?

Of course.

What, Ace never mentioned all that?

It is something that can be assumed, but I am not sure if it has ever been mentioned straightforward...

[Or whenever Ace said it he wasn't sure if he was just being. Youthful. Or something. LMFAO IDK.]

I keep thinking it would be interesting to be able to see Marco's world.

I'll try to take you back with me then, eh? Since I have to look after my nakama above all else. [Which means it includes Japan.]

...It is not as if I would mind that, but I have my own world as well...

[It makes him sad actually...]

Aye. Which I'd take you to afterward. If you still want to come to my world, of course.

Ah, would you manage that? [a light chuckle] If that is the case, I would surely like to see.

By being me. I'm a phoenix, I'll find a way. Remember?

Only thing I can't do is bring others back from the dead, eh? And carry the same amount as Joz for weight, but he's ridiculously strong.

Uwahhh, how impressive.

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