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[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!]

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My feelings on the matter are irrelevant. Luffy has most likely gotten it in his head to rescue you, and I will not fault him such generosity.

[As misplaced as it may be... but then one might say his generosity towards her- especially just after leaving Arabasta- was also misplaced. So who is she to judge?]

I don't want to get rescued, and I sure as hell don't want a pirate's generosity.

[Fuck ya'll basically.]

[Let him drown and then he can spite your consciences so there.]

Then let go of the barrel.

[There might have been the slightest edge of humor in her voice. Maybe. Nevertheless, it's a challenge. Will you really go so far as to kill yourself for your pride?]

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Then I just wind up back having a talk with Davy Jones about my stubbornness.

Again.

We wouldn't be able to find you for days, if not weeks. By that point we would have to have moved on, and perhaps you'd be returned somewhere more advantageous to yourself.

[Tactically, the idea has merit.]

[He thinks about it.]

[You know what?]

[He's gonna live just to spite you now.]

[SO HA!]

Then you'll just have to put up with me.

You know what else? I'm not going to go away easily either. So there.

[So cool this one.]

[Robin shakes her head, though he can't see it.]

With every conversation we have, my respect for your little swordswoman grows. Tashigi, right?

Yes.

[Hey. Hey. Smoker has all the respect for Tashigi ever. You sure you want to emulate him here with that?]

Most marines say that too, you know. [Well. Hina and Kuzan do/did, but it's not like Smoker talks to too many others. He used to sort of ignore Vergo and LOOK HOW THAT WORKED OUT.]

[Excellent HR there, Smoker. Well done.]

I imagine anyone would.

[A pause as she notices the smoke plume.]

What are the odds we'd be this close?

Pretty fucking good actually. [COUGH. He needs more smoke.]

Jones set it up that way.

Convenient.

[She closes the journal, then, and goes to watch the actual rescue effort.]

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