[ Voice ] -- Because he can.

[sniperkingftw]

[ Filtered from: Aku, Yuber, Kefka // 79% ]

So how many people don't have an ocean at home? I mean, I kind of thought it was something everyone would have, but I've met a couple people who don't- so now I wondered.

[ Filtered to Buffy // 79% ]

How's your corner?

[ Filtered to Sanji // 79% ]

[ 8| starts about half a dozen sentences and then

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[oda_hates_me]

[Well, whenever you decide to grow a pair, Sanji will be in the kitchen as per usual. 8|]

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[sniperkingftw]

[ ...so never. Okay, okay, eventually Usopp does indeed take up his usual seat. And there he sits for a minute.

Or two.

Or five.

Possibly ten. Or maybe that's just him, he's awful at this stuff. ]

...I'm sorry. [ Not every sincere apology has to be screamed, you know. ]

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[oda_hates_me]

[Sanji wasn't expecting screaming in the first place.

And since it's about time they had this conversation, Sanji lowers his spatula and turns around to face him, gaze flat. Not really angry, but he's not smiling either]

... I wouldn't have blamed you, y'know.

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[sniperkingftw]

[ Squirms. ] I know.

[ And what's the best way to explain here...sighs. ] I was being a jerk. I got scared.

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[oda_hates_me]

There's nothing wrong with you being afraid, Usopp.

[his voice gets a little clipped] Unless you take it out on us.

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[sniperkingftw]

...right.

[ The insecurity thing never has turned out well for him in the past. ]

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[oda_hates_me]

[watches him for a moment.

And then after a soft, resigned sigh, turns back to his dishes. He's not here to lecture Usopp on how much that had hurt.]

I'm over it. Let's just pretend that week never happened.

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[sniperkingftw]

Mm.

[ Yeah, totally believing you're over it. Though that could just be his guilty shoulder-guy speaking up. ]

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[sniperkingftw]

[ But what is Usopp if not good at subject changes with passable smiles? ]

...so what did you want for your birthday? I know we already got you stuff, but that was mostly just me helping Brook pick.

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[oda_hates_me]

You don't need to get me anything.

I've got nearly everything I could want here. [not counting the ocean and the rest of their crew, of course]

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[sniperkingftw]

That's not the point, though. Nobody ever really needs to do it, but they still do it because doing it is the point.

Are you suuuure about that, Sanji~? [ /has been taking lessons from Vash, obviously. ] I mean, I happen to have this marker that just happens to be the same color as Zoro's hair.

[ Do you know where he's going with this genius? ]

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[oda_hates_me]

[turns around slowly, pinning Usopp with a stare as he dries his hands]

... Go on, Longnose.

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[sniperkingftw]

[ Mm hmm~ ]

Probably be doing him a favor, really-- maybe he's already wondered what he would look like with a mustache...or a goatee. Thicker eyebrows.

Or maybe he's thought about getting something tattooed on his forehead. [ "MARIMO." Devil horns. Hell, a picture of Luffy picking his nose, even. The possibilities are endless in marker-land as long as he can hide from said Zoro either in your kitchen or at least in a place highly recommended. ]

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[oda_hates_me]

[Hmmmm Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

It'd be a lie to say Sanji didn't look interested, his flat stare aside. When he speaks again, it's with knowing amusement]

... And in exchange for this "opportunity", I make sure he doesn't murder you.

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[sniperkingftw]

[ This gets serious thought put into it. ]

You laughing at him might distract him long enough for me to run, at least.

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[oda_hates_me]

The Marimo's not gonna forget shit like that. It'll be a matter of time before he finds you again.

[And you know it's true]