piratejournal | [Written] And now for something completely different from the last time

Marco here.

Sorry for my state in the last post, and thank you very much to those sweet enough to humor me, you're too kind.

Bepo, and Vyse, I have duplicates of my maps for you, assuming you both still want them.

For everyone else, I've made about twenty copies of various maps and directions to the Corsair Naval Masquerade Ball. Likewise, in the interest of furthering piracy rebelling against lawful order, I will teach the basics of ranks to anyone with enough brains to actually hold the knowledge. Remember, if you want to go, wear formal costume, and pretend to be part of the navy. Anyone in the Spades wishing to help infiltrate must be able to perform a correct salute and demonstrate ability to discern when it's appropriate. Those who cannot may help infiltrate as waiters.

Thank you.
- Marco

Edited Addendum: Dance lessons for Spades unfamiliar with waltz, samba, and tango will be held every night this week. Namur's breakdance competition comes with a reward, but this style of dance is not acceptable for naval officers, sorry Nam-chan.

[Locked to Nico Robin]

I am embarrassed to say I have about three favors to ask of you.

[Locked to Grell Sutcliff]

Hello Kitten. How do you feel about getting a little vengeance, eh?

[Locked to Sebastian]

My phoenix brother and I are in the mood to spread our wings. Think you can get a babysitter that night to come have fun?

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Hopefully we can rely on a few ideas about it, otherwise we're in danger of getting spotted and instantly kicked out.

And that is something we don't want. Although you would think it would be worse than simple being kicked out.

Indeed.

So let's hope we've learned enough to skate by, and make sure we learn even more.

We'll do our best. If we put our mind to it, we can do it.

Absolutely.

I have the utmost confidence in this crew.

And so do I. You know, I'm actually kind of looking forward to it.

Good.

I want everyone on their top guard however. It's unlikely they'll simply let their defenses down just for a dance, so make sure you keep eyes and ears open the whole time.

You got it. Try out best to blend in and never stop being on guard. Around those guys I think that will be easy.

Good.

And don't worry, we'll see about making sure nothing like that ever happens again.

Don't worry. I promise that will never happen again anyway. Not this time at least.

And you have your nakama to protect you.

Right. I had best go get this ship clean at least.

[The right thing to say, what was the right thing to say?]

[More than anything, Marco wants to make it clear that no one on the ship is useless just because they're not a fighter. That his hatred of rookies isn't for the kids in his crew, it's for people who close their minds to possibilities and are so arrogant as to believe they know exactly how all turns of events will go.]

[He wants to tell Kairi that her use to the crew isn't in cleaning, it's just being one of them, same as Selphie, Natsuno, and all the others.]

[But that's not something he can even write down.]

Would you mind if I come join you?

I would be happy if you did.

[Kairi just likes doing things sometimes, it calmed her, kept her mind focused to think about what adventure they will be doing next.]

[So indeed, Marco comes to join her, helping cleaning up a little.] Did I ever tell you the story of how my brothers and I first met Ace?

[She was happily sweeping away some dirt that was on the floor as she glanced over.]

No, I don't think you ever have. I bet it's a very interesting one.

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