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[willwork4sugar]

So last night I had the best dream where the ship was made of chocolate and marshmallows. Was kind of panicked when I woke up and found one of my pillows missing.

Crisis averted- found it under the bed.

No one read that, okay?

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[thatched]

Pretty big ship. Of course we had more than one. [and as much as he'd love to babble about the strength of the Whitebeards, he has a feeling it'll be lost on this kid and he's not going to be the kind of crazy uncle who talks about their siblings' offspring incessantly]

So who do you sail with?

[willwork4sugar]

Me? I'm with the Shepherds. Was fortunate enough to run into someone with the crew and found out that the captain's someone from home.

[Which...is still pretty hard to wrap his head around but hey, he's not going to complain.]

[thatched]

Oh yes, the illustrious Lady Maribelle. Charming woman I talked with her once or twice and I'd like to do so again.

[a beat or two]

Speaking of which, where would you happen to be sailing?

[willwork4sugar]

Oh, you know her? Guess I shouldn't be surprised.

Good question. I haven't the slightest.

[thatched]

I've seen her around. Though not lately. [as long as her crew is going strong he assumes she is. Too bad he seems to be clueless about the location, but well, that's fine for now. He's not overly concerned about them yet]

Well fair winds and smooth seas to wherever you might be heading.

[willwork4sugar]

[Gaius will leave the sailing to the ones that know what they're doing. (Or at least he hopes they know, especially given that they've been on the ship longer.)]

Sure, thanks. Uh, same to you.