♠ Eight of Clubs ♠ {Accidental Video; Japanese}

[dontcallmegol]

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[video]

[bokuwadoctaaa]

[...okay, that's enough to make him start heading back to the warehouse, whether you like it or not, even if he's all the way at Horton right now. Cue worried little brother.]

Ace?

[video]

[dontcallmegol]

{You can probably see Luffy scooting over to check on him now btw. Ace didn't even realize he was there OR that his comm was on. So after some murmuring he looks down at the comm. He picks it up and offers a tired smile.}

Hey Chopper, everything alright?

[video]

[bokuwadoctaaa]

[That's more a relief than anything else, but that doesn't make him change his mind on getting over there sooner than later.

Chopper would respond with a simple "things could be worse" but he knows better than to say that kind of stuff so carelessly, because it can in fact get worse.]

I'm doing as much as I can. I'd like to think it's enough.

You don't look good. Did you not rest well? What happened?

[video]

[dontcallmegol]

{By all means, stop on by, Nakama is always welcome. Typically things DO get worse when that's said.}

It's all we can do.

...{And now he's realizing you guys all saw that...}

Just a nightmare. I'll be fine. {That would be a no Chopper, he didn't rest well at all.}

[video]

[brbmodernizing]

What is it?! Are you alright?!

[video]

[dontcallmegol]

{Blink blink at the comm. You saw that?? There's an exasperated sort of sigh at the thought. Great. What was he saying in his sleep? He smiles somewhat sheepishly, but it isn't as bright as normal.}

Yeah, I'm alright. It was just a nightmare. Sorry to worry you.

[video]

[brbmodernizing]

[a sort of stress-relief sigh.]

I am glad to hear that it was only a nightmare. ...You are well aside from that, then?

[he's curious though because that smile seems... empty?]

[video]

[dontcallmegol]

{As the smile fades a little the weary lines in his face show.}

Nothing I can't sleep off. I'll be fine.

Thanks for the concern though. How're things out there?

{Unfortunately he won't be getting a restful sleep.}

[ihasastrawhat]

[Fengfkblvwkn. OH GOD. And Luffy almost drops the blanket he was holding, but tightens his grip on it and goes closer to his brother.]

Ace?! You okay?

[dontcallmegol]

{He didn't even realize you were there bro. Sheesh, maybe that dream had gotten to him more than he'd like to admit. He snaps his attention to the boy and offers him a small smile.}

Yeah, I'm fine.

[ihasastrawhat]

Okay...

[Well if you say so. He'll believe you. Walking closer, he sets the blanket down for Ace just looks at him for a moment.]

[dontcallmegol]

{He picks up the blanket and he's tilting his head at you curiously.} ... what?

[x_dilettante_x]

[He is very worried, but he won't openly show it quite yet.]

Oy, Ace, please tell me you're taking a nap in a safe place.

Or at least some place with decent enough hiding room.

[dontcallmegol]

{He catches on to that concern.}

Hm? Yeah, I lived in this place for months before. It's safe, I promise.

Did I worry you Jon?

[x_dilettante_x]

[That's is so very unfair!]

Excellent.

Worried? Me? Of course not; a strong boy like yourself shouldn't need that from me.

[dontcallmegol]

{C'mon, you didn't do that well to hide it, asking if he was safe and all.}

Huh, guess you got a point there. Now it'd be easier if everyone else saw it your way.

Though uh, the concern is appreciated, I just don't want people worrying over me. There's enough to worry about as is.

{In other words, he doesn't want to be a burden.}

[theforceoncrack]

[Yeah he's had those kinds of dreams before. More and more often it seems, right?]

Hey. Snap out of it.

[dontcallmegol]

{His eyes snap to the screen.}

Jackie?

[theforceoncrack]

Just a dream, kid.

[dontcallmegol]

... y-yeah. Of course.