VOICE

[justicereigns]

[Over the journals a deep raspy voice quiet sings. Yeah that's not going to sound normal to anyone, whether they know Smoker or not.]

♫The ocean sees the beginning of the world,
And the ocean knows the end of the world.
Thus, it calls us towards the way we must take.
Thus, it leads us towards a just world.
Enveloping pain and suffering,
greatly and kindly wrapping them up.

The ocean sees the beginning of the world,
And the ocean knows the end of the world.
Even if I were to disappear,
The omniscent ocean leads the way.

[That's because it sounds like a dirge. It is a dirge, in fact. Smoker is kind of surprised he's alive now.]

[And not especially thrilled at the circumstances of it. Not that he expected anyone to hear him singing about it. He's sure as hell not waiting for nakama to save him though. That's something pirates do. And if Aokiji rescues him again.... Well... he won't. And that is why Smoker is singing the marine song Kuzan hates. So there. And now he'll try to make a post, but with the way he can't tell how well the gloves are gripping the journal or barrel, who the fuck knows.]

I'm stuck on a barrel. In the middle of nowhere. Now what?

[Now what indeed?] I have no idea where this is, but I wish this barrel had rum instead.

And how has your day been, pirates?

[ooc: Please reserve action for Straw Hats or message me first!]

Comments

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[allendsmeat]

[he likes that song. It reminds him of jiichan. It's been a while since he's heard from Smoker but it's pretty weird to hear he's lost at sea in a barrel.]

Eh?What happened? Did your old crew get mad at you?

voice

[justicereigns]

[On a barrel damn it, he's not IN it. Only a crazy person would do that.]

No.

[To tell Straw Hat he drowned, or not to...] We got separated in the chaos of the fight with the Sea Bitch.

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[allendsmeat]

Oh. Where you sneaking a nap somewhere? [that would be one reason to get into a barrel. Though it made a lot of sense because there was a whirlpool, he'd heard, and that was the best way to deal with one]

Smokey is pretty smart.

[Voice]

[uccellodifuoco]

Did your crew get tired of you and throw you overboard?

[Forgive Ikki for laughing. It shouldn't be funny.]

[Voice] 1/2

[justicereigns]

No.

Fuck you.

[Voice] 2/2

[justicereigns]

Do you know if they're okay?

[Not that he's you know, WORRIED or anything.]

[Because he's not.]

[Voice]

[uccellodifuoco]

Then how did you end there?

[Saying that only makes him laugh more, you know. Though he gets serious at the question.]

Alive as far as I know, whether that qualifies as "okay" or not, I'll leave that to you.

[song_princess]

(Oh? Is that a new song? Leanne listens a moment before singing it back to him. Did she get it right?)

A barrel? Is my lord in need of aid?

[justicereigns]

Possibly.

[But he's not gonna write you a love song just 'cause you asked for it, just 'cause you needed one ask for help, especially not from stinky pirates!]

Who are you?

[Manners; he has next to none.]

[song_princess]

(Wow! Rude! And she even sang for him!)

I think in this situation it is you who should offer up his name first.

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[wavemotiongunner]

What happened to your ship?

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[justicereigns]

I'm sure it's safe.

[Well, he hopes so. He trusts so? He's going to convince himself as such until proven otherwise.]

I was separated from it and my crew.

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[wavemotiongunner]

Did you fall overboard in the middle of the night?
[It was sort of odd to get separated]

[voice]

[yourotherleft]

.........okay, I have to ask the stupid question. How the hell did you get on a barrel in the middle of nowhere?

[voice] 1/3

[justicereigns]

[Actually Zoro, that's the smartest question here.]

How do you think? [Not that Smoker takes it well because... well, Smoker.]

[voice] 2/3

[justicereigns]

[Okay, even Smoker knows it's a good question, a reasonable question, and why would anyone jump to the conclusion that it's Davy Jones? I mean. That's crazy.]

Don't answer that.

[Because well, Luffy. Straw Hats could have "I was bored" as an answer and it might not even be sarcastic.]

[Wow this is why he can't joke them and be all "I thought it would be fun." They would believe that.]

[BRB SMOKER IS BUSY HATING EVERYTHING.]

[voice] 3/3

[justicereigns]

I drowned.

And our Ghost-Host didn't feel like instantly having me return for an extended stay, so he gave me a barrel. This way I survive... but barely.

[Nice, right? Also that is mortifying to admit. So. Very. Mortifying.]

[Don't look at him.]

[He can't handle the blush.]

Audio;

[hiken]

[Weird.

Ace heard this song once before.]

...Are you singin' that cause you think you're gonna die?

Audio;

[justicereigns]

No.

Because I did die.

[NOW YOU HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON.]

[thetruehistorian]

[Smoker... water u doin'?]

On a barrel. In the middle of the sea, or at least on an island?

[justicereigns]

[Drowning in water. Water u doin?]

Middle of the ocean.

Because God hates me.

Or at least a certain Ghost-Host does I suspect. [But it's okay, Smoker hates him more.]

[voice]

[serving_love]

...Really? A shitty barrel? Ha.

[voice]

[justicereigns]

Shut up.

[But it's more annoyed than venomous really. It would take too much energy to be truly scathing right now.]

[seakingbait]

...Are you okay, Smoker-chin?

[justicereigns]

[KEIMI. PRINCESS. THE ONE PERSON HE ACTUALLY LIKES FROM YOUR SHIP.]

[SAVE HIM.]

[Please.]

I've been worse.

[That is sadly not a lie.]