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

[fierybluebird]

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?

Comments

[Private] [Voice]

[fierybluebird]

[Ah well, he'll just have to deal with the D personally.]

Color me intrigued.

I'll speak with my Captain. Are there any specific offerings I should bring, especially from our chef to yours? [Since Zeff was Sanji's mentor and all, and Marco is a VERY oldschool pirate from the old days.]

No worries, any and all cases of Redbull have been confiscated and are banned from reaching your captain's hands.

[Private] [Voice]

[thetruehistorian]

Supposedly there's a shard within our reach. Of course, there's no guarantee that we'll find anything of value, but it's at least worth looking into. I don't know that we have any specific needs that we couldn't meet on our own, but you may want to bring a coat if you plan on staying awhile. We've become a bit of a beacon for winter weather.

[Private] [Voice]

[fierybluebird]

Ironically, I was going to suggest you bring something warm if you came here.

I should be all right for flying, but thanks, yoi. [Which has him worried about his feet because NOPE, he doesn't want to wear real shoes.] I'll bring extra blankets. [And make himself a nest, shhhh.]

[Private] [Voice]

[thetruehistorian]

[He can roost with Celestia.]

I'll see you soon, then.

[Private] [Voice]

[fierybluebird]

[Yaaaay.]

Aye...

[He's getting shy again. Or not shy, but nervous. Definitely nervous.] Robin?

[Private] [Voice]

[thetruehistorian]

Hm?

[Private] [Voice]

[fierybluebird]

[Words....]

[How does he do this?]

When I get there, can you remind me to tell you something? Don't let me chicken out, please.

[Private] [Voice]

[thetruehistorian]

[Robin can't help but chuckle a little. She never would have thought the First Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates would be such a chicken. People are always so different from their reputations.]

I will remind you, but I cannot make guarantees as to the state of your courage at the time.

[Private] [Voice]

[fierybluebird]

Courage I have.

It's a conversation I really wish to have in person, but I realized a few things from my younger brother.

[His tone shifts again, quiet and then intensely serious.] I don't want to misstep. [He doesn't know how to say he's trusting her without putting pressure there he doesn't mean to. It's so confusing, but for now, that will just have to.]

[Private] [Voice]

[thetruehistorian]

Very well. But you may only call something a misstep if I deem it so.

[Private] [Voice]

[fierybluebird]

[He just grins ear to ear at that.]

Yes, ma'am. [That's exactly what he wanted.]

[Especially since otherwise he'll panic out over nothing....]

[LIKE YOU KNOW.]

[Now and such.]

[Well, not this second, NOW NOW he's calming down at least.] When would you like me to hop on over, eh?

[Private] [Voice]

[thetruehistorian]

We ought to be making landfall in a few days. Feel free to drop in at your convenience.

[Private] [Voice]

[fierybluebird]

I'll let my captain know.