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[tanukipoint]

[It's been a few days since Nami and Noel have been attacked, and Chopper has been keeping a silent vigil by Nami's bed since the beginning. Freshly returned from a mallynap plus little sleep equals tired reindeer-man, but Chopper has always been a worrier. Nami had lost as much blood as Zoro was usually prone to per fight, and she was, well...

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[threeswordsoul]

[At some point later in the day, possibly while you're getting some very-necessary rest after all of these visitors, you might start to hear a familiar snore, coming from just outside your room.]

[mikangirl]

[She'd like to say who can sleep in the wake of all this bad news, but honestly she'd probably get as far as sleep before her brain said Oh! Good idea! So. That incessant snoring of yours, Zoro. Rather annoying, given it wakes her up. And shame on you, Chopper's still trying to sleep. Well. Possibly because of Chopper, her first attempt at waking Zoro up is surprisingly nice. And pitched low.]

Hey. Zoro.

[threeswordsoul]

ZzzzzzzZZZzz. Zzzzzz-zzzzzZZZZZz.

[Nope, that's noooot gonna do it.]

[mikangirl]

[No? Well. Turns out Alexei brought her some books earlier. Who knew she'd find such a use for them. Her arm might feel like rubber, but feel thankful; it throws her aim off just slightly. Book hurtling out into the corridor. :|]

[threeswordsoul]

[Weeeeeak. That wouldn't even make an eyelid twitch under normal circumstances. :| ...unLucky for you these aren't normal circumstances, as evidenced by the sudden snort and silence.

Followed by a green head poking around the door from where its owner is seated outside. He gives you a quick once-over, then quirks an eyebrow.]

...You aiming at something?

[mikangirl]

[Yes. Your face. 8D

She might have better aim with that next one.]

[threeswordsoul]

What? [Zoro never snores, what are you talking about. He was just dozing here quietly. Are you always this bad-tempered when you wake up from near-death experiences?] You could've woken up Chopper. And you should still be asleep, anyway.

Hi, my name is edit function.

[mikangirl]

[Is she always this bad-te--LOOK WHO'S TALKING B|] I've slept long enough, you know. [It's been five days. And now she shall look awkward as someone realises why there was a sleeping Zoro in the corridor. Never fear, she'll cover that up with the pout from hell.] Besides, this bed isn't comfortable anyway.

[threeswordsoul]

[Raising an eyebrow. And completely Not Addressing those five long damn days you were unconscious or the reason for them. ...For now.]

It's a sickbed, when are they ever comfortable. [Not that discomfort ever keeps him from sleeping. Geez, picky picky navigator. Totally choosing not to see through that pout, here.] You want me to fluff your pillow or what? [Utter deadpan, he has it. Five days of tension may be almost visibly dropping off of him as he speaks to an alive, awake, and non-brain-scrambled You, but there are appearances to maintain.]

[mikangirl]

[...Zoro, stop that. You're making her feel bad.]

Could you? And maybe a bedtime story or two. I'd ask you for breakfast in bed, but Sanji-kun is still paying off that debt.

[Yes, she is a harridan. But he might catch the faint quirk of a sheepish smile somewhere in there before she fights the traitorous expression back off her face. Please tell her you haven't been in the hallway for five days, Zoro. :|]

[threeswordsoul]

[Che, not all the time. --They've been taking shifts, obviously. :|]

...No.

[mikangirl]

[Oh well, that's all right, then. Carry on.]

Worth a shot. [This pout, she is using it for all it's worth today.]

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[threeswordsoul]

[Zoro will see your pout and raise you a scoff.]

[threeswordsoul]

[And then look at you sideways, remembering swirling blackness being drawn out of your head by someone he doesn't know. You seem normal enough, and Chopper has no doubt gone over you since you woke up...]

[threeswordsoul]

[Still. No harm in double-checking.]

...Oi. What's the last thing I owe you money for? [Just so you know, it's possible that Katara's well-being hinges upon you answering this question correctly. Just a little. :| No pressure.]

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[mikangirl]

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