This is Uchiha Itachi of the Howling Sabers.

[The voice is tired sounding. In the background, one might be able to hear the sounds of raucous laughter and generally loud voices somewhere in the distance.]

I am alive, and on the island of Deesuko Ballia. I'm not sure what day it is, or how close you are to here. If I can find a nav I will return to you.

[He'd prefer this entry to be private, just as he'd prefer the option of being able to buy or steal a small ship. Both of these things are made difficult, however, by his current lack of sight. Trying to see is an exercise in frustration, as he keeps thinking he can just make something out through the dark haze and blurred forms, but this just ends up making him sickeningly dizzy. At the moment, he's keeping his eyes closed.]

If someone could report the status of the others to me privately, I would appreciate it.

Oi, Spades! Or anyone still at Port Chance. Is Luffy with you? He didn't come to breakfast this morning and he's not on the ship. We set out last night but maybe he decided to pop back and visit somebody while we were still close.

...come to think of it, I haven't seen Robin around either. I assumed she was already onboard when we raised sail.

So if he's over with you guys, will you send his ass back? He didn't tell us where he wanted to set course to, and I dunno where to go. If anybody's even seen him or Robin, tell me.

[the other Straw Hats on board may see Zoro pacing the ship restlessly, triple-checking every nook and cranny of the ship. Somebody as quiet and private as Robin can easily elude notice, but Luffy? His Supreme Noisiness not being onboard is pretty obvious and as the day goes on, Zoro will start to really worry.]

Anyone got some bactine? This crazy bitch tried to claw at my face while I--WOULD YOU FUCKING HOLD STILL YOU LITTLE--

[Cue the sounds of a struggle then something being hit.]

Ok...right, good. So bactine? Anyone? Anyone at all? Or whatever the fuck you people use to disinfect wounds in this world?

Let's see...says here,


Huh.  Well does anyone know how to play this game already?  I found it at the Port Chance festival and thought I'd give it a shot.  It sounds nothing like pai sho to me, but still I don't think I should have too much trouble learning.

[Besides being on the deck like she usually is, this time Asami is sitting on a chair in the dinning area of The Moon. A chess board box is opened and the parts are scattered on the table. She'll be looking over the rule book should anyone come across her]