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[regal_azure]

I've learnt that camping out on the Mini-Merry is not good for my neck.  I need a long bath, too - it's not exactly the best space to have to stay for more than a couple of nights.  We're back now, just about, and everyone's safe.  See, Usopp; I said we'd make it back for your birthday

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[deadgirldropout]

...so everything went okay? You'll be back soon?

[regal_azure]

Yes, all things considered it went quite smoothly.

[deadgirldropout]

I'm glad. It felt weird not to have all of you here.

[regal_azure]

It felt strange without all of you, too. I feel much happier surrounded by everyone.

[strayswordsman]

Yeah, no kidding. Least we had the other ship on the way back.

Not been practicing, huh.

[regal_azure]

Indeed, it wouldn't have been pleasant at all trying to cram all four of us in there.

Nowhere near as much as I would have liked. I can defend myself, but that's about it. I definitely need to put in some serious practice now.

[strayswordsman]

No. No it wouldn't have.

[regal_azure]

It could have been worse, though - at least it was only for a few nights.

[needs_a_plan]

You can fight too?

[regal_azure]

I'm not bad. I mean, I used to be a lot better, but I can hold my own and defend myself. My weapons are quite ... unusual, though.

[needs_a_plan]

...What are they?

[regal_azure]

They're called Kujakki Slashers. They're basically wires, with jewels set into them. They can actually do quite a lot of damage; they can slice right through a person if I'm not careful. It does mean, though, that my fighting style has always been very much about speed, precision and agility, and they're definitely things I need to practise.

[vocabulous]

Ooh, you went camping?

[regal_azure]

...Well, sort of. We were travelling to find one of our nakama, so we had to bunk together for a few nights in quite a small boat.

[vocabulous]

Oh. That doesn't sound as much fun as camping. Did you find your nakama?

[regal_azure]

Yes, thankfully we did. And I agree - camping would have been much more fun.

[history_pirate]

If Michiko-chan ever lets Chopper tend to her, she's either mostly dead or we've drug her to him forcibly.

The best practice is experience. I'm sure there are places in town where a few defenseless women might rough up a bit of trouble...

[regal_azure]

Ah, I see. I don't think she's hurt too bad, anyway. Hopefully she'll be fine with some rest.

Oh, I'm sure there are. And it's not like I'm specifically going looking for trouble, right? More experience would definitely help out a lot.

[history_pirate]

Pirates are always looking for trouble.

[regal_azure]

Heh, you're right there, Robin-san.