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[burnt_offering]

[Ace and Luffy are sitting together, and Ace has a serious expression on his face. This is kind of important in his opinion, they've got to figure out who their potential allies and enemies are here. Not that being a pirate is a promise of alliances, or Marines a promise of a threat, but it's still good to have a base to go off of. And to Ace and Luffy, piracy is freedom. And the Marines stand for things far worse.]

So this is a roll call. If you're a pirate, let us know. If you're a Marine? Let us know faster.

[Luffy laughs, waving at the camera. He sticks his little finger into his nose, and thinks for a second.]

I haven't seen marines here, or other pirates. Do people here know what a pirate is? [He laughs again.] We're pirates! And brothers!

[Ace's expression softens considerably, and he smiles. He's weak against Luffy's antics, even more so now that they've been separated and reunited.] Yeah, that's right. And we wanna know who else lived a life of piracy back in their home world. Especially if you're from our home world.

Comments

Not a bad surprise!

[burnt_offering]

Thank you! [Ace actually bows. This is a big deal, and he feels like he owe Enji so much already.] I'll be able to help take care of him here. Others too! I've got a couple plans already, but they're not enough. I gotta do more, that's what big brothers do.

[Ace is thrilled. An ally in Enji means they'll both be able to grow stronger in their flames, and of course he'll be able to do more to protect his brother here! Ace knows he can't go back, his brother is two years ahead of him and he knows that there's no future for him outside of this strange world. But here? Here Ace can offer Luffy protection and strength. He'll be his brother's crew until he gets the people he needs.]

Definitely! That's what a dad's supposed to do! I bet he'll come around, and then you can help him really get strong. Anyway, just let me know when you want to start! I can't wait to show you what I can do!

Re: Not a bad surprise!

[fireface]

I hope you're right. [He sighs, but shakes his head to move onto his next thought. Dwelling on that never accomplishes anything.]

We can start as soon as tomorrow. Are you up for that?

[Enji wonders if Luffy knows just how much his brother cares for him. Even if the kid takes it for granted, that's still a sign that he's been well cared for so far.]

I look forward to it too.

[burnt_offering]

Yeah, I'm up for that! I wanna get started as soon as I can.

[Considering Ace sobbed on his little brother and thanked him for loving him when he died, Luffy might have an idea of just how much Ace adores him. No matter what though, it's not enough for Ace. And as his big brother, he needs to do better.]

Just give me a call tomorrow and let me know where to meet you! Thanks again!