So.

We having fun yet?

( nightmares come to those who worry )

. . . and jolts awake, staring at the dark. He breathes hard for a bit, biting the inside of his cheek until he can taste blood, knowing he's awake this time. He can hear the others breathing around him and wants to go look at them but... Instead he pulls his hat on, grabs a blanket and goes out to sit on his special seat, taking the journal with him.

After a while he says very quietly]

How do you get rid of bad dreams?

[Hikaru's voice is oddly cheerful today, and to those who are good at picking up on these sorts of things, his voice may seem a bit strained. He's not had the greatest month, and he's certainly a bit... out of sorts, but he's trying to behave as normally as possible. And normal, dear kidnapees-turned-pirates, means a nuisance.]

Hey, hey, so these eggs, right? I need you all to do me a favour - if you find a chick in one, I need you to give it to me. I'll give you something good in exchange, but it's really important that I get as many chicks as possible. So help me out, alright?

Ah--also, if a crew with some guy named 'Luffy' tries to sail with you, don't let them anywhere near you. Trust me, all they'll do is make your life hell.

( [Action] )

[Hey, guess who found some painted eggs (and more importantly, the dubloons inside them)? Yeah, that's right, this girl.]

Hey everyone! This is Anise Tatlin, from the Friend Ship! ♥ This is pretty important, so pay attention! If you've found any painted eggs floating around, I'd really appreciate it if you can give them to me! Whatever you do, don't open them, okay?

[Aaaand end transmission!]

( aaand action! )