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[fierybluebird]

[Marco's voice starts off cheerfully enough.]

Hey everyone, I think I found the place where the cave-in for the train-thing is. The currents here are pretty weird so if we can get ... some ... strong swimmers then...

[He starts trailing off, obviously seeing something.] Pops...? [His voice is quiet, barely audible. It's not possible, he knows it's not, he watched the man die. So it's just like Luffy's food and an illusion. Has to be. But then it gets stronger.] POPS!! [He starts running, sandals hitting the wood of the deck.] Pops... [This time he just sounds anguished. And then suddenly there's a splash. Uh where did Marco go?]

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[asideglance.livejournal.com]

Of course. [He almost wants to say it's nothing compared to what Marco has done for him, but he'll stay quiet and rest in this moment.]

[fierybluebird]

Thanks matey.

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[fierybluebird]

[That's okay. Neither is Marco. So he gives a light squeeze to Luffy's shoulder.]

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[asitneverwas.livejournal.com]

N-No... no it... doesn't...

[He pants, taking a deep breath, then shakes himself slightly, trying to force his mask back into place... but it's difficult. And he's still so angry.]

I can't go back into the house. I can't. Can't see him there again.

Fheh. Kinda pathetic.

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[fierybluebird]

I really want to kill Blackbeard.

[Turns into a small condensed phoenix for more of an all encompassing hug.]

[voice]

[fierybluebird]

[Growls.]

It's not pathetic. Your father meant a lot to you.

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[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[Hugs]

I believe that sort of feeling is fine, but only if it is something that stays after Marco has learned to stay clam through this. [translation, don't rush into anything... wow both of my characters saying this]

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[asitneverwas.livejournal.com]

He meant... everything.

[Was that a voice crack?]

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[fierybluebird]

[Snuggles back before switching back to human again and sitting down crosslegged.]

Hn... assuming I even get the chance. And that it doesn't endanger the rest of my crew. Those are big ifs. I suppose I'm not much of a murderer either, eh.

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[kungfublackfrog.livejournal.com]

[He's seen them. They seem to be all over the place. It was hard for Adam to even put in words on that little tidbit.]

I'm so sorry. I would ask if you're alright but I think I already know the answer to that.

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[nihonna.livejournal.com]

Not at all. It is a natural reaction to such a thing. [ ... ] Ah, of course, please feel free to disregard my words if you wish. I have been here for a very short time in comparison, so perhaps I am simply a silly old woman speaking nonsense who does not know what she's talking about.

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[fierybluebird]

No, your words are soothing, thank you.

You're right. This place is a bit disturbed at times. Even by my standards.

[voice]

[fierybluebird]

Exactly.

And no one can take that away.

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[redcinemareel]

[Grell watches Marco leap off the side like a lunatic, which is saying something if Grell is thinking of it, and all she hears is him talking about saving his...Pops, was it?

And now he's drowning. Good job.

Not sure if she should help or not.

...probably not]

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[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...I am not sure how much I can say anything, without being in Marco's world and seeing it firsthand. But I believe that the goal should simply be to gain peace, however that may be gained.

Please do not throw anything away to recklessness. Ah... I would worry if Marco were to return home with that sort of thinking.

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[fierybluebird]

Aye. Sorry. I will be... I have my nakama to help.

It's just... hah... he didn't die... peacefully.

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[asitneverwas.livejournal.com]

...you saw your father too.

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[fierybluebird]

[And Marco's just going to be over here drowning. Nice.]

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[nihonna.livejournal.com]

Is that so? I'm glad. [ and she sounds it, surprisingly. ] ...Indeed. I have seen many things in my time, but there is no changing that this is nothing less than utterly tasteless. To do something so disgraceful and cruel...

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[fierybluebird]

Yes.

[One word, but it's slightly less unsteady than before, at least.]

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[fierybluebird]

A-aye... I cannot see... a possible point in this. Even my father's enemies had more respect for him than that.

[And he just sounds sick.]

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[fierybluebird]

Peace...

Is such a thing even possible?

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[asitneverwas.livejournal.com]

How do you stay calm like this.

I tried for years to push it downward, to focus myself, become a better ninja.

And it all cam rushing out of my like water from a broken bottle. I---I was back there. I was a kid again watching him die.

Why---how... [He pauses for a moment.]

How do you pull past it? Even if it's an illusion...?

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[nihonna.livejournal.com]

[ ... ] It might be best... simply to avoid looking at it for a while.

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[asideglance.livejournal.com]

Yes. [There's a very serious look here. He hopes Marco can realize it is possible... At least for him...

Japan's such a hypocrite too though BUT YES]