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[alwaysgrumpy]

Really? Really? We're all just gonna' jump right into the abyss, huh? Why not? I hope everyone gets as spun up as possible and this turns into an even bigger fiasco. Let's go all out. Why not sink a few Navy vessels while you're at it? Make some more fireworks, so they know where to find you.

Let's face it, life here isn't complicated enough, yet. What we need is more random acts of destruction. I'm quite sure that'll make everyone's lives so much better, and won't bite people in the ass in any way.

[Akira actually has to take a minute to suppress his temper, centering himself as best he can.]

Maybe I'm over-reacting. Who knows, could be stress. Perhaps the air on these islands is just too thin. Still, I've never been more glad to not be on the ocean, than right now. Damn it, I'm so frazzled by all this, I think I'm shedding...

Oh! Luffy, if you're hearin' this, we'll have a guest for a little while. I'll take responsibility for her, so you guys have fun with whatever.

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[myfayevalentine]

*Faye wasn't such a stranger to running away. So when Akira offered for her to get away, she practically jumped at the chance. Maybe it wasn't the best idea, and maybe she'd left her crew behind but she needed to not be there. But hearing that Akira was in his changed state was interesting...so it's with some trepidation that she appears aboard the Million Merry*

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[alwaysgrumpy]

*For an eight-foot-tall, bipedal, wolfen monster, Akira is surprisingly quiet when he comes up on her. A large finger taps her on the shoulder, as a familiar, yet slightly more guttural voice greets her. His coat is as white as snow, with two bright yellow eyes glowing in his head.*

What's up?

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[myfayevalentine]

*She'd been almost holding her breath, somewhat scared of what she might see. Werewolves only existed in stories and movies, after all. When she felt the finger on her shoulder she gave a soft squeal of fright, and she instantly clapped her hand to her mouth as she turned to look at him. Her eyes widened as she looked him over, very carefully, trying to get used to what was in front of her*

..hi?

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[alwaysgrumpy]

I can understand if you need a minute.

[myfayevalentine]

*She takes a step back and lowers her eyes, blinking at their feet. Then she glances back up at him*

You're just...taller...hairier. That's all.

[alwaysgrumpy]

Well, that is kind of what happens to werewolves, yeah. You expected something else?

[myfayevalentine]

No. No. Of course...

*She cleared her throat and looked around, feeling a little lost*

[alwaysgrumpy]

Hold on, just gimme' a second.

*Akira moved off to the side, gripping the rail on the side of the ship as he concentrated on transforming. It takes a minute to get it going, but he slowly manages to change back, fur and extra body mass receding. Soon he's back to norma, slipping on his shirt and tightening up his body to account for his slimmer waist.*

Better?

[myfayevalentine]

*Despite that all, her expression suggests that she's not incredibly impressed*

If you could do that, did you really have to meet me all fluffy and stuff?

*Apparently she was a lot more comfortable speaking to him in a form she recognised*

[alwaysgrumpy]

Because it's harder to control it when I'm stressed. It takes effort to keep this form.

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[allendsmeat]

Okay. We're going to get into a fight, soon, so watch out for them.

[he's just gotta find who he's after]

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[alwaysgrumpy]

Right. Whatever comes, I'll be ready when you need me.

voice

[allendsmeat]

Thanks. [it's all he's gotta say. There's other things to worry about right now]

[crankyshark]

[a little later, Thash notices this post in the journal and decides to check on things] hey Akira, sorry for not talk for a while... That was kinda hectic. Did Faye make it to your ship safely? I was so busy running around getting the ship ready, I didn't even see her leave.

[alwaysgrumpy]

Yeah, I'm with her. Things should be fine on this end.

[crankyshark]

Alright, good. Take care of her.

[he needed to turn his attention to other things now...like watching for any navy ships that might be in pursuit]

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[thetruehistorian]

[So Akira might actually be kind of adorable in his wolf form. If Robin wasn't already confusing, she's about to become so. She's been cold toward him up to this point, but there's no way she'd leave a cute animal looking so disheveled. She finds a handheld brush, then finds Akira- hopefully on the deck, or somewhere well-ventilated.]

If you're shedding, it's probably best to get rid of the loose fur, is it not?

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[alwaysgrumpy]

[His shoulders give a light shrug, as a deep WHUFF of air leaves his muzzle. He turns to look out over the ocean, using his enhanced vision to keep scanning the horizon for signs of trouble.]

I guess, but it's very time consuming. Plus it's hard to get my back, you know? It'd be easier to just go back to my human form, but that's tough when my emotions are running high. It's like tensing a muscle, I can only keep it up for so long. Tomorrow the moon will at least be diminished enough that I won't change.

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[thetruehistorian]

[Robin holds up the brush, to let him sniff it if he wants to. It's actually never been used before.]

So this is your natural form? I can help brush your fur, if you'd like.

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[alwaysgrumpy]

During Full Moon, it might as well be. I certainly feel more comfortable in this body than my human one.

[He has to mull it over for a moment, unsure about people touching him.]

Alright, if you want. If you think it'll actually help.

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[thetruehistorian]

[She nods.]

It'll help you shed, at least. You said it's hard for you to get your back, so I'll start there.

[Robin settles down to her knees next to Akira and runs the brush firmly over his back. After a few strokes she pauses to clean out the bristles, then renews her efforts.]

We used to have a crewmate who was a reindeer. He ate a Devil's Fruit like me, but his made him part human. He could switch between seven different forms when we met him, and he added more as we traveled. Impressive, don't you think?

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[alwaysgrumpy]

Seven, huh? I guess that is pretty impressive. I could see how it'd be confusin', though. I can guess he doesn't meet a lot of other reindeer on the ocean.

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[thetruehistorian]

He seems more comfortable around humankind anyway. His own herd drove him out at a young age, after all. Only among humans has he ever found any shred of acceptance.

[Robin continues brushing firmly, working the bristles through Akira's thick coat.]

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[haruhi_fujioka]

[Sarcasm noted - and appreciated? Haruhi smiles to herself until -]

You're...shedding? [Is he a bear like Bepo?] Are you a talking animal? I've met one before...

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[alwaysgrumpy]

Werewolf, so technically I'm a talking animal, but only part-time.