[There's no preamble to this voice message. Those that know Robin know her voice. Those that do not are welcome to get to know her one on one.]

Green Breeze reminds me somewhat of Green Bitt, though it's decidedly less peopled, and more mountainous. However, that wasn't always the case. Has anyone mentioned that there are ruins everywhere on this island? Not just scrolls. Buildings and arches and mosaics line the mountainside. They wrap around it in one continuous terrace, though at sea level it looks like many. The wind can be quite harsh as you move to higher altitudes. I'm wondering if any of you brave Shepherds would be willing to chance the weather in the name of scientific exploration? I'd need a team of three to four, most likely, including myself, and the expedition may take a couple of days. We'd need to scout the forest as well- the one with all the wind chimes, yes. There may be something significant in there, and it would be a shame to miss it simply because the location is creepy.

I'd like to consult with anyone skilled in mapmaking or navigation. I would like to devise a way to document the location of this island, in case other archaeologists or I would wish to return and continue the work I've begun.

Luffy, Sanji, Usopp, Brook, and everyone else in my crew, we are doing well. Let's keep in touch, hm?

[By now, Kaito's sloppy handwriting is probably distinctly recognizable to some. At any rate, he keeps this message to the point]

Yo! By now most of you have seen the message Celes-san left in the journals the other day, right? Since Scruvey Dog is scheduled to give us the weather and news tomorrow, s'probably better if we start taking votes now. Don't worry! I'm a very fair poll operator, and I'll make sure everyone's opinion is counted and given equal weight. ♥ A magician doesn't cheat or lie, after all!

[Except when they have to, but. Details]

So far, the questions we have are:

1) Why does Davy Jones want the ruby?
2A) Since we use the ruby to wish ourselves home, does that wish count for all of us or just the person who completes the ruby?
2B) If it counts for everyone, can those who prefer to stay here do so?
3) Which Nation does the navy hail from?
4) How the local sailors navigate by night?

And the people who volunteered to ask 'em are-- er. Well, if any of you want to throw your name into the pot, lemme know and I'll add you to the list too.

1) Celestia Ludenberg
2) Yours truly~

If you've got a vote, just write the number down and I'll tally 'em all at the end. Haa. . . let's hope this method actually prevents anyone from accidentally wasting a question, or making Scurvey Dog so mad he refuses to entertain any questions for a while.

[Sokka starts off with a drawing of a ship surrounded by a blue ocean. There's text over the ship reading "I AM HERE" and a dotted line going out from it and leading off the page in a curved line. At one corner of the page there's a smiling sun and on the other corner, a picture of a smiling moon. Clearly this is the most creative and realistic drawing ever.

The sound of his fingers drumming against something can be heard too]

Okay quick question. Who around here knows most of the areas pretty well? I think I need some help.

[A pause]

...And what's this about monsters?

Hain’t got much ta say preliminary wise, just hope ye lot ain’t the right lot of bastards ye usually are. It be a fine day here, nary a cloud in the sky and a nice nor-easterly breeze bringin’ the promise ‘o Fall so I’m gonna go ahead and answer two questions this time around. Aye, two. Don’t go jumpin’ out yer nappies now, it’ll be a riot. Barred still, acourse to Flynn Rider and that no account brat Conan Edogawa.

But afore all that bit…

Weather

North: Still cold. Gettin’ colder by any rekonin. Freezin’ rain fer th’ better part ‘o the week. Followin’ after, clear skies and west by north west winds.

East: Bright ‘n breezy all week. Expect nothin’ more’n a star shower in th’ Great Ring on Thursday evenin’ when th’ moons at her height. Great time fer luck.

West: Rain lettin’ up, fog settin’ in. Ye’ll be lucky if ye can see yer hand in fronta yer faces most days. Should clear out by Saturday, but make sure ta listen for warnin’ bells.

South: Bit ‘o a heatwave goin on down there. Temps reachin’ about 38 degrees c (98 f) if not more.

News

Ye big idiots. What in bloody blue blazing balls are ye doin’ down in Yuezhong? That place has been in a right state an’ has issued a call to the Navy fer it. Yer lucky they hain’t sendin’ out their own army after ye! That certainly got the white’n’grey’s attention though cuz they’re sendin’ a small fleet down th’ Western Current to take care ‘o ye lot. Be careful and I’d run it rather then fight it. Ye don’t want to end up caught by the Navy, and certainly not live long enough for ‘em to clap you in chains and haul you off to—well –never you mind. Just don’t is what I’m sayin’.

Down below, waters be stirrin’ mates. Somethin’ is happenin’ that I only felt once before. Got an idea ‘o what it means, but I can’t be sure, can’t be sure. Whatever it is, it be stirrin’ th’ devils ‘o the deep so watch out fer monsters. They’ll rise like leviathans and break you in two w’out even a thought.



That be that for now. Two questions and from two separate people. So stow all yer whinin’ les you wanna pay for it. This old Dog is too generous to you lot and no mistake.

[and not too much later]

Any swab from the Shepard Crew be banned from question askin' til the turn 'o th' year.