video; replies voice unless otherwise noted.

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[the video feed comes on, seeming to point at nothing for a moment - there's a quiet, nearly inaudible clack as Rin sets her NV down on the desk in Minako's boarding house and steps away from it for a minute, getting something

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[firefreckles]

That does sound pretty ambitious of you. You don't sound like you normally bake cakes.

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This is going to be my inaugural cake. I'm sure it'll be interesting.

[firefreckles]

..... That means it's your first, right?

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Mmhm. First ever. Not that I dislike them...

[firefreckles]

There's no better time to start than the present! I'm Portgas D. Ace. What's your name?

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Asano Rin. We'll see if it becomes something worth feeling hopeful about, hmm?

[firefreckles]

Ah, it's a pleasure to speak with you, Rin. [Ace politely tips his orange hat.] Anything you put your heart into oughta be worthwhile, don't you think?

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It's just a cake. Is it worth a heart?

[firefreckles]

If you want to make it for someone, I'd say it's already there.

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It'll be to share. Not for anyone in particular.

[firefreckles]

Oh? Don't let my brother hear that or he'll be the only one getting any of it.

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Who's your brother?

[firefreckles]

His name's Luffy. He's hard to miss anywhere he goes.

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Sharing doesn't mean giving one person the whole cake.

[firefreckles]

I would love to see you explain this to him.

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The real making can be a secret...