[seriously too lazy to write. It's nice having time to poke at the journal when he's bored]

So everything's back to normal, yeah? Good. We found Luffy, by the way. Everything's fine.

All that made me think, though. I don't know where half of you other folks hail from, but you're gonna have to step it up if you want to survive this place. I thought it was no more dangerous than the Grand Line, but now, it looks like it's worse. And if you have to be strong enough to brave the Grand Line, you'll have to be even stronger just to survive here.

I don't really care much about how the rest of you want to go about doing that. For me, I just want to know who around here is the strongest. If there's anyone worthy of even calling themselves that. I'm not letting myself go soft while I'm here. Not when my crew needs me.

[there's a pause, and then his tone grows positively bloodthirsty]]

So come on, strong ones. If you're out there. I want to see if you can live up to your boasts.

*There doesn't seem to be any sound at first or any reason why this journal is registering anything, until there's a sound of a harmonica being played and it sounds a little like this. Adol plays the same little tune a few times before stopping.*

I guess I should probably learn a few more songs but...at least this harmonica has a good sound. I just kind of miss the person who taught it to me.

*But that would be drifting into a lot of feelings he'd rather not dwell on, so he forces more cheer into his voice.* At least the crew will have some music whenever Captain Motochika decides to throw another party. *Which could be a lot of times, as it seems.*

[Written in red, cursive script, one can find this message:]

Attention Ladies, Gentlemen, and Magical Beings in between,

The Crew of the Bloody Roses would like to cordially invite you to celebrate Valentine’s Day with us on February the fourteenth, which is in seven days time. Should you wish to attend an evening of merriment under a blanket of stars, then please RSVP within three days. This time frame is non-negotiable, as is the dress code. Attendees must wear red of some form or fashion. Our location will only be given to those attending. Refreshments will be served.

Yours Truly,
Captain of the Bloody Roses,
Grell the Red



(ooc: more details can be found within this post!)