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[For a good while, the feed's just shaky; there's a glimpse of the clear sky for a moment, then it whirls, spinning back to cracked concrete and dirt. Occasionally, it'll catch a glimpse of what looks to be a pair of black shorts and an obnoxiously bright-orange belt. Finally, though, the camera goes black.]
[When the feed returns, the video is slightly crackly, but the following image bursts through:]
[After a few seconds, the flames die down and the man turns around, freckled face alight with a sly grin. He extends a hand and grabs the device.]
Guess someone's watching out for me. [He shoves the camera into his eye and makes a small noise in the back of his throat.] Ngggh? No Marines? I figured someone would be yelling by now-[There's an audible growl; actually, it sounds like gurgling. The video pans out and Ace is doubled over, lips pushed out comically. His hand flutters to his stomach and he peers down at it like it's some sort of living thing.]
Yeah, I hear ya. It's been a while. Well-! [And, again, the camera spins. This time, it catches a glimpse of a very orange hat with two blue faces painted on it. A second later, and the camera is shoved under said hat; everything turns a dark orange. Still, however, Ace's voice is caught on the feed as he starts moving.]
Not Alabasta, not anywhere I've seen on the Grand Line. Hmn. The New World? Maybe - nggh? Is that a restaurant-!?
[When the feed returns, the video is slightly crackly, but the following image bursts through:]
[After a few seconds, the flames die down and the man turns around, freckled face alight with a sly grin. He extends a hand and grabs the device.]
Guess someone's watching out for me. [He shoves the camera into his eye and makes a small noise in the back of his throat.] Ngggh? No Marines? I figured someone would be yelling by now-[There's an audible growl; actually, it sounds like gurgling. The video pans out and Ace is doubled over, lips pushed out comically. His hand flutters to his stomach and he peers down at it like it's some sort of living thing.]
Yeah, I hear ya. It's been a while. Well-! [And, again, the camera spins. This time, it catches a glimpse of a very orange hat with two blue faces painted on it. A second later, and the camera is shoved under said hat; everything turns a dark orange. Still, however, Ace's voice is caught on the feed as he starts moving.]
Not Alabasta, not anywhere I've seen on the Grand Line. Hmn. The New World? Maybe - nggh? Is that a restaurant-!?