Those flowers were kinda mysterious. Where did they come from? [he wants to go somewhere dangerous and fun]

That lady seemed like she was having a good time. I bet it's fun where she is...

... [A slow but deep breath.] As some of you may know, my lord Ed disappeared and found his way home. I shall not know what shall become of me and my lady Winry but I shall trust the goddess and in her deciding what will happen to us as well as my lady Winry.

[But lets move away from that subject.]

Those strange flower petals.... But what is more unnerving is the laughter that followed the petals. Did that laughter belong to anyone on a crew?

[The audio on this post comes on abruptly, the noises of a bar and voices from patrons coming out to paint a picture for Ace's accident mix-up, here.]

--But, they don't pay us proper wages! My boss sits around in his office and sleeps then comes out and yells at us to say we ain't assemblin' parts quick enough!

[Ace was listening to someone talk, responding once in awhile with a dull tone.]

Ehhh. Well, maybe you should tell him you oughta get paid more. I'd kick his ass for bein' lazy.

K-Kick his ass? I'd get arrested, wouldn't I?

Yeah, if you got caught and they followed you long enough.

[Out of nowhere, Luffy chimed in.] Na, Ace. Ace. Naaaa, Aaacceeee! Na, Ace. Na, Ace. Na, Ace. Na, Ace.

That's--Mister Portgas, I'd get caught easy! There's security all over the place!

Well, if you gotta, you could go in a group and split up when you're done. A big group can get away, because most security folks would just be concerned about breakin' you up for public safety.

[Again, Luffy interrupted.] I'm pickin' your nooooose.

[Ace's voice was muffled, nasally because he then had two thumbs stuck in his nostrils.]

Plus, if you want, you could probably make off with his cash to even things out a bit. If you get paid less initially, you could make up for it like that.

That's... We could do more than that! Damn it--we could take the factory if we wanted! No, the island! We could teach those noble bastards in the skyline what's what!

I wasn't sayin' that. Jeez, you got really ambitious quick.

C'mon, Mister Portgas! You sound like you know how to run a revolution!

What? I was just tellin' you to rough the guy up. Seriously, how'd that idea escalate this far??

Ace, I'm hungrryyyyy!! [There were some screams--the sound of rubber snapping back and forth as he grabbed food off of plates. People screamed and a few glasses went flying in their direction. The guy Ace was talking to took this as an offense.]

You wanna stop us, asshole!? We're not gonna let you mess up our plans! Mister Portgas, let's show these assholes we mean business!

You're not listening!!!

Acceeeeeeee!!!! [There, the sound of a dull thud. Luffy reached for some of Ace's food and this earned a punch.] AHHH, that hurt!! Jerk!

[Then, a few more thuds and the sound of plates and glasses smashing on the ground.]

Don't touch my food!

[The audio cut off just as the chaos started to really reach a boiling point. Anyone nearby the slums on Aeolipile would be able to see the chaos in and around the bar, leading to one random home getting set on fire in one factory worker's drunken rampage. Ace and Luffy could also be witnessed fleeing from security in a small 2-man biplane with flapping wings, powered by bicycle pedals at the bottom of it. Both were wearing aviator hats and goggles(with their own original hats on top of them) along with big fuzzy jackets. Someone was obviously getting into the SKY CAPTAIN FROM YESTERYEAR theme.]

Ahem! Attention fellow Shepherds. I know things have been rather busy as of late, and no doubt you are all distracted by these ominous flower petals, but I have a bit of an announcement to make. Today is a very special day for a member of our little crew, because today is Gaius' birthday!

All crew members are encouraged to congratulate him, offer him sweets, and join for a celebration on deck. Happy birthday Gaius, and many happy returns.

[ Sometime in the middle of the night, there will be a strange sort of chattering from the journals. It's definitely not human in any way, but doesn't sound like any kind of native rodent found in this world. It lasts for a few seconds too long in-between sniffing and what could be deciphered as claws scratching at a furry face before another voice can be heard in the background. ]

Grace? [ Yaaaaaawn. For those who have spoken with Amy before, it's easy to tell it's her even while she's half-asleep. ] What are you doing? That's not a toilet or food.

[ Another yawn, this time stifled by something covering her mouth. ] Hello? Is anyone awake?