[Voice] Forward dated to the 16th

[mikangirl]

[The problem with spending a month being kidnapped and another few days being dizzy is Nami has left harvesting the mikan grove far too late.  The first round of snow and frost already left some minor damage, but luckily the majority of the orchard is salvageable

Comments

[Filtered Voice]

[cakeblocked]

[... It's cold out there. But it's not like that's ever stopped Luke from helping someone in need.]

I can help if you want me to. How much fruit do you have left to pick?

[Filtered Voice]

[mikangirl]

...most of an orchard. There's 97 trees up here all up. So probably another sixty trees...

But if we get a few people it's not impossible! Thanks, Luke.

[Filtered Voice]

[cakeblocked]

... Really? That is a lot...

But hey, it looks like you've got a lot of people volunteering, too!

[Filtered Voice]

[mikangirl]

Yeah! Hopefully between you guys and the crew we'll be done by the time the heavy snow arrives.

You remember where the orchard is?

[voice, loose filter]

[lightningcute]

I'll definitely help! [This sounds like a lot of fun, and a nice change of pace. Plus, she'll get food out of the deal!]

[voice, loose filter]

[mikangirl]

That'd be great! Do you have access to a map at all?

[voice, loose filter]

[lightningcute]

Ah...n-no, I don't think so. [She...will probably need one of those, won't she?]

[voice, loose filter]

[mikangirl]

Ah, it's okay. As long as you know your directions!

If you follow the river north out of town for about 30 minutes on foot, you'll see a fence corner just off to your left. That's the orchard.

[Filtered Voice]

[odastillhatesme]

Nami-san, there's no need to worry~! Your capable knight is ready to pick night and day until not a piece of fruit is left~! [*_* He has a line of dishes ready and waiting to be drenched in all manner of mikan juices. There will be no scurvy among this crew]

[Filtered Voice]

[mikangirl]

I knew I could count on you, Sanji-kun! [She never doubted.]

...you can help Bellemere-san and me keep an eye on the newcomers. [Half of them are bound to be a little too rough with the fruit.] Think you could bring something warm to drink up to the orchard?

[Filtered Voice]

[odastillhatesme]

At Nami-san's command~!

And I'll make sure the place is stocked up on hot cider and cocoa!

[Filtered Voice]

[mikangirl]

Great! I'll see you up here in a bit.

[My hero \8D/

...not that she ever expected anything less.]

[filtered]

[temperedtempest]

[did someone call for a weather goddess]

I can help keep the snow at bay, Nami. It should buy you some time.

[She's already on her way out the door!]

[filtered]

[mikangirl]

[...you are the most awesome person ever ;u;]

Thank you so much. I'm trying, but it's too big an area all by myself.

[filtered]

[temperedtempest]

It's no trouble at all. I should note that I may not be able to stop it completely, as I believe the snow is set to get progressively worse as the day passes...

But I'll do what I can. Between you and I, we should have no problem. [Determinating Storm, to the rescue!]

[filtered]

[mikangirl]

Yeah, I think so, too. You're a lifesaver, thank you!

[And she'll see you on the log! \o/]

[same filter | voice]

[4000excuses]

...mikan? Here?

[same filter | voice]

[mikangirl]

Yeah. Just north of the village, along the river. You like mikan?

[same filter | voice]

[4000excuses]

...They're a winter staple in my country.

...I have not had them in some time due to...things.

[He shouldn't be volunteering for this. He has a war to fight and a people to get back to, but...]

If you require help...

[same filter | voice]

[mikangirl]

[She senses a lot riding under the surface there, but Nami doesn't know him enough to ask-- and she's fielding a lot of calls. Nevertheless, her voice is as warm as she can make it.]

If you could give us a hand, it'd be greatly appreciated. Thank you.