001 | [Voice/Action aboard the Shepherd]

[seakingbait]

[So it's been a bit of time since she and Robin have been rescued by the good people aboard the Shepherd. She had jumped overboard to save Robin, who had been knocked away by a massive storm.

That she directed the ship into.

Oops.

It's something that's been digging into her ever since it happened. Navigating wasn't exactly her expertise, but she should at least have been able to recognize that a storm was coming. Right? She's done her best to keep a brave face, especially in front of Robin. Still, the young mermaid works hard to show the crew of the Shepherd her gratitude, from making snacks to cleaning. It might take the crew a little while to get used to the sight of a green-haired mermaid floating around the ship on a giant bubble, though.

Still, when she's alone, the guilt of the storm continues to eat at her. She knows she can't allow something like that to happen again. Everyone made it out unharmed, but she might not be so lucky next time. If someone was seriously hurt because of her incompetence, she would never be able to forgive herself.]

Is there... someone out there who's really good at navigating? Could they, maybe, give some lessons to someone who really wants to learn?

[ (Backdated to before the crew arrives at Empieza) ]

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[voice]

[carptricks]

Help with navigating? I might be able to give you a few tips.

[He is no seafaring man, but reading maps and navigating? That was easy for him]

[seakingbait]

[She perks up.]

Really? I'm all ears.

[carptricks]

It might be easier to show you in person, though. Where are you right now?

[Because this post is backdated before the Empieza, whoops]

[hero_complexed]

I know a spell that can point north, if that'll help?

[seakingbait]

A spell? You can do magic?

[seakingbait]

We're heading back towards Empieza to meet up with my crew. We should be there in a couple days.

[hero_complexed]

Some-I've only finished my fourth year at school as I don't know much advanced magic-like weather manipulation, but I can do the four point spell.

[seakingbait]

[Weather manipulation?]

So you wouldn't know how to send a big storm away, then? That would be really helpful, even if I don't know where to go...

[hero_complexed]

No, afraid not, sorry.

But knowing which way's north is a good start, isn't it?

[seakingbait]

Of course! No one in my crew thought to buy a compass, so that would be a big help.

[hero_complexed]

Good! Uh... where are you? I'm kind of stuck on island with a large fountain- I believe it's called Empieza?

[seakingbait]

Oh, I'm a couple days out from Empieza, but we're heading back there now to meet up with the rest of my crew.

voice

[allendsmeat]

Yooosh. Okay, Keimi, I'll count on you!

[hero_complexed]

Guess it doesn't really do much good then, sorry.

[carptricks]

Heh! Luckily for you, my ship is heading that way too. We could meet up there if you want?

[LITTLE DOES HE KNOW HE IS CURRENTLY SHARING A SHIP WITH HER. . .]

[voice]

[serving_love]

Keimi-chan...

Voice.

[notsokillerwhale]

[ Oh hey, it's that mermaid! And she's okay! ]

Is everything all right? Your crew was looking for you.

[Voice]

[grizzly_tea]

Well... as loathe as I am to offer assistance to a would be pirate crew, I suppose it will keep me from having to come rescue you or your crew again. You shall report to Smoker for daily lessons until we reach Empieza, is that understood?

[Why yes, she just ordered you to take navigating lessons from Smoker without even asking him first.]

He's already teaching Spock, so it should be no problem for him to fit in another student.

[Voice]

[seakingbait]

Oh! Um...

[She looks down at her hands in her lap. Since she was picked up by the Shepherd, she's felt as if she was a burden. Now, she almost feels like she's confirmed the feeling.]

Y-yes ma'am. Thank you.

[seakingbait]

[Five points for the most clueless sailors ever.]

That sounds great, thank you.

[seakingbait]

Oh! Um, I'll be there soon enough, though! I'd love to learn magic from you!

[seakingbait]

I'll try my best, Luffy-chin! Please remember to buy a compass while we're in town, okay?

[seakingbait]

Oh, h-hello Sanji-chin. Is everyone doing okay?

[seakingbait]

Oh, hi there Makoto-chin. Y-yes, I met up with them just fine, thank you.

[Neglecting the fact that she almost killed a couple of them for the moment.]

[Voice]

[grizzly_tea]

[Well... she can definitely hear that sort of dejected tone in her voice.]

Chin up dear, I am letting you learn under one of the greatest minds my crew has to offer. He may look a little rough around the edges, but he is certainly a fine man.