4th Course [Voice // Action for Spade Pirates // Sky Islands]

[redfootzeff]

[The old cook sounds a little less gruff than normal.]

Not a bad view from up here though I expected sky sailing to be a bit more complicated. Never would've figured it'd be like sailing on water. Anybody who's been to Skypeia or some other place like it, was it about the same?

[It's nice weather out, so Zeff's moved some of his kitchen prep work--peeling potatoes--outside so he can enjoy it. That and so he can see more of the Sky Islands.]

[The peels come off in long, even ribbons which he puts into one pot. The peeled potatoes he puts into another. He'll wash both before he cooks them for tonight's meal.]

[Still just because he's in a good mood doesn't mean he won't send anyone who tries playing with the food he's got out overboard. Annoy him and hope you can fly.]

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[hiken]

I'm surprised that, as high as we are, the wind isn't as strong. I've had to resort to forcing wind into our sails to move around for supplies.

[Which wasn't exactly good.]

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[yourotherleft]

Depends on exactly where you are, but yeah, I'd say there's some similarities.

[s'up, old man?]

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[redfootzeff]

Wasn't aware of that.

[And running some mental calculations of how much he probably needs to boost your caloric intake to compensate for the excess strain.]

Anything that can be done to help with that?

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[redfootzeff]

[Oh hey. You're the cabbage swordsman from before his brat left the Baratie if he's remembering your voice correctly.]

Not 100% sure on where we are precisely. I'd have to ask the navigator.

When I talked to the eggplant a little while ago, it sounded like your crew had some excitement not too long before the Navy ball.

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[yourotherleft]

[excuse you, that's marimo, not cabbage. He snorts, though, because teasing Sanji is never not entertaining

Didn't know you didn't make it to the sky island, old man.

...before the ball? Uh. Sort of.

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[hiken]

Sleepin' in the sun does wonders. [He was like superman, only sleepier.]

It's cause the air's thinner. Moisture hangs up higher, but the pressure's too low for wind to be as strong. My flames are just a bit weaker up here, too.

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[om_nom_namur]

Lemme know if y' kick anyone overboard so I can catch 'em, sheheheh! Me an' Marco oughta be back by Sunday. Think Ace 'n' Thatch'll make it on their own 'til then?

[He's mostly joking, a little trolling, a little bit legit concerned.]

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[haruta_xii]

[you can try sending her overboard, but she's pretty springy. Speaking of which, she just landed on a bit of deck near by, dropping low into a crouch to take some of the impact (as light as the jump was) and then stood again, coming over, closer.]

You never made it to Skypeia, Old man? [She said it cheerfully, not meaning anything by the name. Hand her a knife and shell help, otherwise she'll keep the old codger company for a bit]

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[redfootzeff]

[Their captain is solar powered.]

Makes sense. [Stroking the moustache.]

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[redfootzeff]

[He's going to call you cabbage because he's not his little eggplant.]

Didn't get lucky enough to catch the knock-up stream at the right time.

[Snorts at the "sort of".]

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[redfootzeff]

I'll let you know. Should make an interesting catch.

If nothing else, I can help kick them into shape.

[Don't worry, Namur. He'll keep the troops in line while you're down below.]

[Action Forever]

[redfootzeff]

[Lucky you, he has a policy not to kick women unless it's because you're trying to kill him.]

Nope. Didn't catch the knock-up stream at the right time. Last thing I wanted was for my ship and crew to end up smashed due to a failed attempt.

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[om_nom_namur]

Try not t' bust any teeth, eh? Ain't jus' anyone can grow new'ns like me. Sheheheh!

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[yourotherleft]

[a veritable salad over here on the Merrily]

It sure was a hell of a place. I don't think I'll ever forget it as long as I live.

[haruta_xii]

[At least he's smart enough to know that Haruta is a girl, despite looking and sounding a bit like a guy. But Aww, is that where your Sanji gets it from? Cute.]

[But seriously, she's at least not one to make a mess of things.]

Aww, that's too bad. [she said as she came to take a seat near by, looking out at the Sky island as well.] So this must be a new experience for you. Pretty amazing, isn't it?

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[redfootzeff]

[If Luffy wasn't already "chore boy" in Zeff's head, he'd probably be the bacon bits.]

Count yourself lucky then. Very few people get a chance to see it.

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[redfootzeff]

If their teeth get busted up, that's their fault, not mine. Besides, I can always make something less chewy.

[redfootzeff]

[Who do you think taught him how to cook and kick ass? It's just Sanji takes "don't kick women" to a ridiculous degree.]

[Zeff nods.] It is. What about for you?

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[yourotherleft]

So they say.

Well, at least there's a chance to make up for lost time, here. More or less. Have fun, old man.

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[redfootzeff]

I plan to. Try not to get poisoned or stabbed again while your crew's off causing havoc wherever.

[Yes, he heard what happened to you.]

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[yourotherleft]

[hurk...]

Oi! What makes you think I'm not the one causing the havoc?

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[redfootzeff]

And who says I wasn't lumping you in with the rest of that floating psycho ward you call a crew?

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[yourotherleft]

Che. We're fine. There's nothing up here to worry about, it's all picture-perfect skies.

...and for the record I was drugged, not poisoned.

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[hiken]

[Which actually worked out on the sea more than people thought. Water constantly reflecting light did wonders for him.]

But, it'll be a pain, regardless. But, enough a' that. Likin' the island, Zeff?

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[redfootzeff]

Nothing either of us has found yet, you mean. [It can't be all sunshine and rainbows up here, after all.]

[And just chuckling at that last part.]