[Anyone on a stroll through the woods, or even in town might see a chef out today - a very quiet one, dressed in a New Feather's garb and lacking all of his usual exuberance.
That might be because he's unconscious. And levitating.
It starts only a few inches off the ground, but with time his body gradually floats upward, the wind carrying him off. Of course he ends up smacking into a few trees and buildings, but he's blissfully unaware of his unfortunate predicament, and is high as fuckin kite in more ways than one. Someone might wanna wake him up before he hits the barrier.
But once he's properly awake (and done hollering his rage), he reorients himself, groggily hides some of the cuts on his arms and legs that the Malnosso left as parting gifts, and floats his way home, even if it means swimming through the air to get there. Crew comes first after all, assuming they don't catch sight of him beforehand and tie a string to his leg like a balloon. And then there are the people he wants to see, and those he has to contact... Damn, it'll be a long, exhausting day - he has three weeks' worth of news and New Feathers and small town gossip to wade through, not to mention the lacking closure of a looming, awkward experiment - but he's determined and relieved, all the same, to finally be back. Nothing's gonna put a damper on that.
Later, through the journals:]
Don't tell me it's been so long I forgot how to use this shitty-- oh, there we go. [In a louder voice, and cheerful (albeit tired) tone to match his grin:]
Yo, New Feathers. I'm sure you've already got your shitty hands full with this place, but if you want a bite to eat, drop by Seventh Heaven. Some of the best food in Luceti!
... And speaking of that; I heard some of you kept the restaurant running while I was gone - Thanks.
[Filtered to Milly // 100%]
Oi, Milly-chan. Do you have a moment? Wolfwood wanted to send you a message.
[Afterward. He'll just be floating. Around. Looking perpetually sour over the fact. Catch him wherever you want; time lines have no jurisdiction here. Elicia, Xion, Chouji and Miyabi: you four in particular are getting special visits if he doesn't hear from you. Just uh, don't mind if Sanji can't keep his damn feet on the ground to save his life.
And beware to anyone who tries to keep the chef from floating away; depending on the technique, you might end up floating away with him]