[For everyone, those on the journals, you can't see him, but he sounds mopey. He sounds like he's laying down somewhere and is bored or sad or tired...]

[A huff of air, puffed out from tired black lips. His deep voice drawled slowly:]

I've been here six months now. Six months. No one from my crew has showed up yet.

[He huffed again. Someone is a little homesick. Sure he might know NOW that his Captain leaves them for some time to do great things, but he would still have the rest of his idiot crew, right? And he does love this crew dearly... but... he misses the smell and feel of the seas back home.]

I put on weight here. [No he didn't.] I got slower here. [Has not.] Does anyone want to spar? None of you monsters with the swords and rubber either. I mean real fist to feet sparing. After that last battle I think I need to improve on... everything. A bear can't get rusty. It's unheard of.

[To Straw Hats that are around: You can find him laying belly down on the deck in a patched up orange jump suit, arms in front of him and his journal on the ground. He looks... bored.]

[He'll be here for a while, so either come sit or lay with him, or encourage him to spar. Bepo needs to take his mind off home!]

I probably should've asked this question weeks ago, but does anyone know anything about an island called Hallio Mesa? Like if it even exists? I might be looking in the wrong places, but I haven't found anything about it.

[He almost stops there, but changes his mind and starts writing again.]

Also, has anyone managed to destroy any part of their journal? I haven't tried fire yet, but I've dropped it in the water several times and it's remained intact.

Hey everyone! This is Anise Tatlin, from the Friend Ship!

So, the Great Ghost Race is almost about to start, huh? It sounds pretty exciting, heheh! ♥ Who's going to be participating? I was thinking maybe we could talk about strategies?

I'm kinda worried about the whirlpools Meep mentioned though... They sound pretty scary! Has anyone dealt with them before?


( Action onboard the Friend Ship )