[Opens her mouth and closes it again... repeats this a few times, and then finally gives up. She has so many questions but doesn't want to annoy him by inundating him with the pointless ones.]
So, most weird things you see or experience in your world... you just write it off as having something to do with a "Devil Fruit." [If shes going to live there some day, she should probably prepare to see a bunch of weird shit and cope however he does.] Got it.
So if you like. Cut off my hand... I could still use it? [This is not pointless, somehow.] Or would it have a mind of it's own like that guy's legs?
There's all sorts of Devil Fruits that do all sorts of things. There's other mysterious stuff out there that doesn't seem to be fruit related though. Like sky islands, or a lot of the strange weather phenomena in the Grand Line.
[He shrugs. It bothers him a little that he can't figure out everything he comes across, but that's just life in the Grand Line.]
It could still move if I cut if off, but it would just be operating on pure instinct. You wouldn't really have control over it.
Pure instinct... [Stares at her unoccupied hand, flexing her fingers with a frown.] I'm not really sure... What my hand's instincts are. Guess it would depend on which one you took.
[Shrugs. Oh well.]
...Are Devil Fruits just a normal thing? Like people could go pick one out and just have a special power whenever they want? [She looks kind of excited by the prospect, like maybe she would enjoy having one of her own...]
Yeah, I couldn't tell you. That's between you and your hands.
[He shakes his head.] No, they're actually incredibly rare. It's just that the sea I was sailing on is the one where only the strongest pirates gather, so Devil Fruit users were over-represented there. You hardly ever hear of anyone having special powers in one of the Blues.
Boo. [Blows a raspberry in Disappointment, her hopes crushed before they even saw the light of day.
But since it's between her and her hands, she decides to test his theory and let one follow it's own instinct... Which is apparently to get back at him by pinching his side, just above his hip. Retaliation for the sass.]
[He leans up against her and wraps an arm around her shoulders in consolation]
But there's always the chance of plundering one from another crew, or even the World Government. Lots of people hand on to them either to sell or to get to some specific candidate.
[Yelps with the elbowing (it did not hurt in the slightest) and starts to chase after his arm like she's going to bite it. The only thing that saves him is getting that arm around her instead and leaving her no choice but to glower and pout while he explains the alternatives. Of course that only lasts for a moment or two before she settles against him with a huff. Stupid warm angel. Stupid soothing voice. He's not even doing that on purpose (probably) which is worse somehow!]
Hmm. So we're gonna have to either fight other pirates or the government if I want fruit powers... How will I know what the fruits do beforehand? Cos I don't wanna put up a fight for something silly. If we're going that far, I'd wanna get something cool, like what you do!
[He looks down at her with a smirk as soon as she settles down, keeping that arm right where it is.]
Well, we're going to have to fight other pirates and the government anyway. That's just part of being a pirate.
There are books with illustrations of known Devil Fruits out there, but I don't have one. So, no, you probably wouldn't have any idea what power you'd get before you aye it. I only knew what mine was beforehand because it was one of the better known ones, and Cora-san went after it for me when heard someone had it to sell off.
[Squinting up at him and that smug-ass grin of his. He can probably even see her plotting how she's going to wipe it off his face. At least, until she has an interesting thought--]
Hmm... what d'you think the chances are of finding some of those books in the library in Heaven? They've got all sorts of stuff from my world and others, so surely they'd have to have something from yours... Like your comics!
Huh. It's worth taking a look at least. It's not like I have a full schedule. If we do find a book about Devil Fruits, I can tell you about some of the ones that have current users.
[And he certainly wouldn't mind finding some Sora comics either, especially if they're recent ones... He'll just keep that to himself, though.]
I'd like that. [Now she's the one smiling like a little shit, like she already knows what he's thinking. Even if she doesn't, the idea he would agree to go to the library at all is enough to confirm whatever it is SHE's thinking.]
It's a date, then! [Snuggle snuggle, smirk smirk.] We could go tomorrow~? Since we are quite busy tonight. [Sure she's talking about movies, but it sounds like she might have other things on her mind.]
Alright then, it's a date. Let's go tomorrow. [He's actually a bit excited about this.]
Hmm, yeah. I'm definitely going to be occupied for the evening. [He certainly wouldn't mind more movies, of course... But he wouldn't be opposed to other entertainment either, judging by the way his smirk has sharpened.]
[Seras looks quite proud of the winning suggestion up until she catches that look of his and she has to disappear under her bangs to avoid his notice. Sure, she was being a little suggestive, but the combination of his smirk and the shift in his tone kneecaps her in a way that's almost impossible to recover from. ...Almost.
Bastard.]
Good, glad we're on the same page. [Clears her throat and reaches across him to set her drink down on the nightstand.]
But I suppose now the question is-- [Very casually swinging one leg over both of his to straddle his lap for a face-to-face conversation. Very not suggestive, very efficient and economical. Nothing else.]
"What shall we occupy ourselves with?" Hm? [Beaming, wiggling.] We still have all night, soooo we could fit in another movie? There is a second one in this series. Ooor...
Hmm... [He hums contemplatively, but his gaze is intense.]
Well, lets start that second movie and go from there... See how we feel, yeah? [And the smirk stays on, with reaction making him feel pretty pleased with himself.]
[She tilts her head slightly with a curious (read: skeptical) quirk of her brow, but says nothing to indicate that she knows that he knows that she knows he's just being a nerd with a capital N.]
You've a strong will, Captain.
[But she will not elaborate. Instead she removes herself from his lap so she can go get that next movie set up.]
So—! [Moving on.] Sequels are usually kind of hit-or-miss? Either they're super good or super bad! So I guess we'll see if this one's as cool as the last!
[He frowns a bit as she retreats, which he tells himself is stupid. She just has to change the... movie thing.]
I'm not sure if I can tell a good movie from a bad one yet, anyway. Nothing to do for it but watch more and gain experience... Anyway, as long as it's got more pirates it can't be all bad.
[At least the view is nice? She opted for just an oversized shirt for tonight, granting him the occasional peek of black lacy boy-shorts when she bends over to put the first tape away and pull out the next.]
Mhmm, I guess it would be hard to really tell when you've only seen the one, huh. [Glancing coyly over her shoulder.] I could tell you had a great time with first one, though. I don't think I've seen your eyes sparkle like that before~
[Pushing the tape into the player before returning to the bed with that cheeky little grin.]
[Hmm, yeah, those little glimpses are suddenly grab his attention. He quickly looks away as soon as she turns back.]
It was entertaining, but I'm pretty sure you're imagining that sparkle. [She wasn't.] I guess we'll see if that was just a fluke or not.
[He turns his face back to her as she returns to the bed, realizing with some embarrassment that it was pretty silly of him to pretend not to be looking when he's pretty sure they'd just been flirting in the first place.]
[Laying out on her side beside him, head propped up on one hand while the other reaches out to draw idle circles on his stomach. It's not surprising that he's being resistant to the idea that he may have looked like he enjoyed something, but she has to wonder...]
Mm. I guess we will.
[There's a thoughtful hum before she stops her tracing and lays her palm flat, casting her gaze up to meet his.]
...You do know that it's okay to like things, right? [The curse of liking men like him is that they are all allergic to emoting...]
[She sits up and sits cross-legged in front of him, leaning in as far as she can without toppling over. Normally she would have opted to sit on his lap to coax this answer out of him, but they're going to attempt to watch this movie (whenever the ads finish up) and that kind of behavior isn't conducive to film appreciating! Besides, if they get started, she might not want to stop.]
I know there's things you like! I saw what you looked like when you saw your comics on that table the other day, and it was adorable. [BEFORE he can complain about her calling him adorable, she pushes forward.] And you looked like that when you were watching that movie! I dunno if you know, but that's the point of movies, by the way. T'make you feel things! And you did! [Reaching out to boop his nose (one of these days she's going to get bitten, she just knows it).] I saw it! You can't fool me!
[Now he does turn away, and yeah, that is a definitely a pout on his face.]
Fine Yes, I enjoy comics, I enjoyed the first movie, and I'll probably enjoy the second movie. I like watching pretend fights and fake adventure. Happy?
[He should at least get rewarded for his honesty, so she pulls herself forward onto her knees and reaches out for him, tilting that pouty face of his to smooch the available cheek. He'd get more if he turned to face her, but she's not going to force that (yet.)]
You're in luck, because I've got tons of action and adventure to share with you! Now that I know it's something you like, we can bond over it! [She can't believe she's having to explain how mutual interest (beyond dastardly pirate activities) can strengthen a bond, but she's going to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume pirates must not get up to much of that where he's from.]
And I wanna read Sora, too. [She's being earnest! And with no goal in mind other than to simply enjoy a thing with him!] I'd love to be able to talk to you about it!
It's... tough to overcome habit. I keep up the image for a reason, you know. At least I did back where I come from.
[He sighs and forces himself to relax.] Those sound like... fun [He's trying, ok?] Are pirates a common theme?
I'll look for some Sora comics with you, when we go to the library. Even if they don't have a complete collection, I can help fill in some of the gaps.
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on 2024-08-20 12:59 am (UTC)So, most weird things you see or experience in your world... you just write it off as having something to do with a "Devil Fruit." [If shes going to live there some day, she should probably prepare to see a bunch of weird shit and cope however he does.] Got it.
So if you like. Cut off my hand... I could still use it? [This is not pointless, somehow.] Or would it have a mind of it's own like that guy's legs?
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on 2024-08-20 01:16 am (UTC)[He shrugs. It bothers him a little that he can't figure out everything he comes across, but that's just life in the Grand Line.]
It could still move if I cut if off, but it would just be operating on pure instinct. You wouldn't really have control over it.
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on 2024-08-20 01:27 am (UTC)[Shrugs. Oh well.]
...Are Devil Fruits just a normal thing? Like people could go pick one out and just have a special power whenever they want? [She looks kind of excited by the prospect, like maybe she would enjoy having one of her own...]
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on 2024-08-21 03:34 am (UTC)[He shakes his head.] No, they're actually incredibly rare. It's just that the sea I was sailing on is the one where only the strongest pirates gather, so Devil Fruit users were over-represented there. You hardly ever hear of anyone having special powers in one of the Blues.
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on 2024-08-21 06:06 am (UTC)But since it's between her and her hands, she decides to test his theory and let one follow it's own instinct... Which is apparently to get back at him by pinching his side, just above his hip. Retaliation for the sass.]
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on 2024-08-22 03:55 am (UTC)Look, I'm not in charge of how Devil Fruits work.
[He leans up against her and wraps an arm around her shoulders in consolation]
But there's always the chance of plundering one from another crew, or even the World Government. Lots of people hand on to them either to sell or to get to some specific candidate.
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on 2024-08-22 07:04 pm (UTC)Hmm. So we're gonna have to either fight other pirates or the government if I want fruit powers... How will I know what the fruits do beforehand? Cos I don't wanna put up a fight for something silly. If we're going that far, I'd wanna get something cool, like what you do!
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on 2024-08-24 01:02 am (UTC)Well, we're going to have to fight other pirates and the government anyway. That's just part of being a pirate.
There are books with illustrations of known Devil Fruits out there, but I don't have one. So, no, you probably wouldn't have any idea what power you'd get before you aye it. I only knew what mine was beforehand because it was one of the better known ones, and Cora-san went after it for me when heard someone had it to sell off.
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on 2024-08-24 01:35 am (UTC)Hmm... what d'you think the chances are of finding some of those books in the library in Heaven? They've got all sorts of stuff from my world and others, so surely they'd have to have something from yours... Like your comics!
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on 2024-08-24 02:26 am (UTC)[And he certainly wouldn't mind finding some Sora comics either, especially if they're recent ones... He'll just keep that to himself, though.]
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on 2024-08-24 02:40 am (UTC)It's a date, then! [Snuggle snuggle, smirk smirk.] We could go tomorrow~? Since we are quite busy tonight. [Sure she's talking about movies, but it sounds like she might have other things on her mind.]
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on 2024-08-24 10:38 pm (UTC)Hmm, yeah. I'm definitely going to be occupied for the evening. [He certainly wouldn't mind more movies, of course... But he wouldn't be opposed to other entertainment either, judging by the way his smirk has sharpened.]
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on 2024-08-25 01:17 am (UTC)Bastard.]
Good, glad we're on the same page. [Clears her throat and reaches across him to set her drink down on the nightstand.]
But I suppose now the question is-- [Very casually swinging one leg over both of his to straddle his lap for a face-to-face conversation. Very not suggestive, very efficient and economical. Nothing else.]
"What shall we occupy ourselves with?" Hm? [Beaming, wiggling.] We still have all night, soooo we could fit in another movie? There is a second one in this series. Ooor...
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on 2024-08-25 04:33 am (UTC)Well, lets start that second movie and go from there... See how we feel, yeah?
[And the smirk stays on, with reaction making him feel pretty pleased with himself.]
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on 2024-08-26 12:30 am (UTC)You've a strong will, Captain.
[But she will not elaborate. Instead she removes herself from his lap so she can go get that next movie set up.]
So—! [Moving on.] Sequels are usually kind of hit-or-miss? Either they're super good or super bad! So I guess we'll see if this one's as cool as the last!
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on 2024-08-27 04:29 am (UTC)I'm not sure if I can tell a good movie from a bad one yet, anyway. Nothing to do for it but watch more and gain experience... Anyway, as long as it's got more pirates it can't be all bad.
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on 2024-08-27 08:36 pm (UTC)Mhmm, I guess it would be hard to really tell when you've only seen the one, huh. [Glancing coyly over her shoulder.] I could tell you had a great time with first one, though. I don't think I've seen your eyes sparkle like that before~
[Pushing the tape into the player before returning to the bed with that cheeky little grin.]
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on 2024-08-31 03:12 am (UTC)It was entertaining, but I'm pretty sure you're imagining that sparkle. [She wasn't.] I guess we'll see if that was just a fluke or not.
[He turns his face back to her as she returns to the bed, realizing with some embarrassment that it was pretty silly of him to pretend not to be looking when he's pretty sure they'd just been flirting in the first place.]
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on 2024-08-31 04:44 am (UTC)Mm. I guess we will.
[There's a thoughtful hum before she stops her tracing and lays her palm flat, casting her gaze up to meet his.]
...You do know that it's okay to like things, right? [The curse of liking men like him is that they are all allergic to emoting...]
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on 2024-08-31 05:32 am (UTC)[He meets her gaze and makes himself not avoid it]
I know. There's stuff I like... So, do you have a favorite movie? [That's a very smooth subject change! A+ Law!]
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on 2024-08-31 06:20 am (UTC)[She sits up and sits cross-legged in front of him, leaning in as far as she can without toppling over. Normally she would have opted to sit on his lap to coax this answer out of him, but they're going to attempt to watch this movie (whenever the ads finish up) and that kind of behavior isn't conducive to film appreciating! Besides, if they get started, she might not want to stop.]
I know there's things you like! I saw what you looked like when you saw your comics on that table the other day, and it was adorable. [BEFORE he can complain about her calling him adorable, she pushes forward.] And you looked like that when you were watching that movie! I dunno if you know, but that's the point of movies, by the way. T'make you feel things! And you did! [Reaching out to boop his nose (one of these days she's going to get bitten, she just knows it).] I saw it! You can't fool me!
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on 2024-08-31 05:05 pm (UTC)Fine Yes, I enjoy comics, I enjoyed the first movie, and I'll probably enjoy the second movie. I like watching pretend fights and fake adventure. Happy?
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on 2024-08-31 05:39 pm (UTC)Yes, I am! See, was it really that hard?
[He should at least get rewarded for his honesty, so she pulls herself forward onto her knees and reaches out for him, tilting that pouty face of his to smooch the available cheek. He'd get more if he turned to face her, but she's not going to force that (yet.)]
You're in luck, because I've got tons of action and adventure to share with you! Now that I know it's something you like, we can bond over it! [She can't believe she's having to explain how mutual interest (beyond dastardly pirate activities) can strengthen a bond, but she's going to give him the benefit of the doubt and assume pirates must not get up to much of that where he's from.]
And I wanna read Sora, too. [She's being earnest! And with no goal in mind other than to simply enjoy a thing with him!] I'd love to be able to talk to you about it!
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on 2024-09-02 12:10 am (UTC)It's... tough to overcome habit. I keep up the image for a reason, you know. At least I did back where I come from.
[He sighs and forces himself to relax.] Those sound like... fun [He's trying, ok?] Are pirates a common theme?
I'll look for some Sora comics with you, when we go to the library. Even if they don't have a complete collection, I can help fill in some of the gaps.