5th Joke [Written]

[cuteobsessed]

[Private | Fail filter]

It isn't fair. Why do they always get taken? Why isn't there anything we can do to stop this? I hate this place. ...But I know I can't leave. There isn't anywhere for me to go back to. Living here is cruel and I can't even tell them.

I wish Shinpachi was back already.

[EndSo...who has a pet here? Preferably cute

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[written]

[toujoursfluer]

[Your filter. It has failed. And a certain sharp eyed Archaeologist is always on the lookout for interesting journals to troll read]

There has to be a way to defeat them. I am not yet convinced there isn't.
Still, it must be hard to live when your friends have gone missing.

Would you care to go for a drink?

[Because Robin really needs one.]

[voice | Fail filter]

[cuteobsessed]

How did you--?!

[written]

Um, yeah. Sure... To the drink, I mean! I could use one. What's your name?

[voice]

[toujoursfluer]

Your filter needs work.

[But she sounds amused at least.]

I am Nico Robin... and you?

[voice]

[cuteobsessed]

Eheh.... I'm not the best at these future things...

Nico, huh? Cute name. I'm Heisuke. Toudou Heisuke.

[voice]

[toujoursfluer]

Pleasure to meet you, Heisuke.

I'm afraid I don't know the best place to meet.

[voice]

[cuteobsessed]

Well~ There's a bar in town. Called Seventh Heaven? Wanna meet me there?

[voice] 1/2

[toujoursfluer]

Of course.

[Action] 2/2

[toujoursfluer]

[You will find Robin waiting outside the bar, leaning against the wall with her arms folded. She looks faintly amused by something.]

[Action]

[cuteobsessed]

[Whoops, he made her wait. He hurries up and waves, bowing his head a little.]

Heh heh, hey there, pretty lady. Sorry for makin' you wait.

[Action]

[toujoursfluer]

[She shrugs lightly]

I wasn't waiting long. Shall we? [She gestures to the door]

[Action]

[cuteobsessed]

Sure thing.

[He steps forward and gets the door for her.]

So what were ya' smiling 'bout earlier?

[Action]

[toujoursfluer]

[Was she? She wasn't aware. She had been thinking about her nakama and the way it had felt to float down from Skypeia, watching the ocean spread out beneath them.]

It's a nice night.

[She sits at a nearby table toward the wall]

Tell me about your world...

[Action]

[cuteobsessed]

[He joins her after ordering two drinks from the bar.]

It is, I guess.

Uh...I dunno? It's kinda... [He sits down, rubbing the back of his neck.] Normal, I guess. Not like here. No people flyin' around or magic powers or talkin' animals or anything. Just people trying to get by. What about you?

[Action]

[toujoursfluer]

Well, we do have people flying around and I suppose, your equivalent of magic and talking animals, but it's normal for us-- and we try to get by every day.

[She props her chin on her hands as she smiles at him.]

Is that what you did before you came here? Get by?

[Action]

[cuteobsessed]

[The drinks come by and he sets hers in front of Robin, taking his and staring at it for a moment.]

...Somethin' like that.

[He almost frowns, but remembers that his company is pretty and deserves a smile. Which he gives to her as best as he can.]

So what'd you do back home, Nico-san? Bet you gotta beat the guys off with sticks, huh?

[Action]

[toujoursfluer]

No, I prefer to break their spines.

[But she's teasing. Honestly.]

I'm an archaeologist by trade. [And a pirate, as well-- but there's no point in telling him that.] I hunt for ruins and read ancient languages. [And occasionally fight off monsters and pretend-gods. But that is more pleasure than business.

What do you do for fun?

[She sips her drink. It is a bit strong but fairly good.]