oo1 - Apologies.

[tashigi]

I'm very sorry I haven't been around much... I've been trying to catch up on some things. Such as my training and attempting to try and get through the paperwork and research done on the island we're on... I apologize to anyone who's been affected by my absence.

However, if need be, I'm still willing to train anyone who's interested in learning how to handle a sword, I hear there may be some meitous on this island, so if anyone would like to join me for a while looking for them, they are welcome.

... I believe that is all.

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Re: Private

[justicereigns]

I'm leaving the ship in your hands. There's something I need to do. Follow protocol and drills as you see fit. Bookman is in charge of information, Zenigata can be trusted for the usual.

I'm taking Happy.

I don't expect to return soon.

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

... Sir.

Can... I just say this?

... If you love something set it free. And it might come back, if it doesn't, then... well, perhaps it wasn't meant to be.

That is all.

I wish you well on getting the Ma'am back.

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

I know. If she'll be happier alone I won't stop her. But she's making herself miserable and told Zenigata she's still in love with me. I can't stand by and do nothing either. It's not justice.

I'm not abandoning, you'll be able to reach me online and I'm taking work with me. I just have to know that she'll be safe and happy before I can get back to my life.

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

I know sir. I know.

Please be safe at least?

I will keep you updated as best I can.

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

Of course.

You too Ensign. With luck... you're right and she'll... have already found that happiness and I'll be back before anything can happen, alright?

I'll at least be back in time for the Christmas party.
It's Allen's surprise birthday party too, make sure he doesn't find out.

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

I wish you the best, however it may turn out.

And good!
I won't, sir.

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

Thank you.

Good.

Good luck Tashigi.

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

You're welcome, sir.

And thank you.

Please, if you get into any trouble, let me know. I will send reinforcements, or I'll come myself. Despite you being older and more stronger, there are always bigger obstacles to face. Allow me to at least help in anyway that I can.

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

Of course but it's a mild island. We're here to make sure pirates don't disrupt their busiest tourist season of the year so I'll be making rounds and bringing back pirates as I see fit but I doubt anything major will develop.

I have Happy with me. If something does, he has orders to fly back to the ship and inform you.

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sir.

... T-that's all I needed to be sure of.

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

Don't worry about the "seedier" parts of this city. If pirates are looking for trouble it'll be on the docks or the tourist area. Enjoy yourself while you have the chance.

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

I see.

...

... Before you leave, will you try Hina-taisa once more...?

Y-you seem to better luck with her..

Re: Private 1/2

[justicereigns]

...

I'll... try. But I'm not making any guarantees lass.

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

Tashigi do you think I --?

Never mind.

It's not really something you can answer one or way or another.

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

...

Sir, please let me try?

Because... You're at least doing this for me.

... and aren't we friends?

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

We are.

That might be the problem.

Hn... When it comes to... people I care for. You, Bookman, Allen, Karen....

Do you think I... hn.

Is it possible my logia is getting the better of me and I'm just choking the life out of those relationships? Without even realizing it? Just by... trying to be a friend or a good commander?

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

...

No, I don't think that.

I think... that.

...hm.

It's hard to explain, but. I do know that you don't smother any of your relationships.

In fact, I think I'd be delighted with someone like you as something more, you're attentive, sweet when it calls for it, you're everything that a man should be. Your smoke... just is another part of you. It's not separate, it is simply you.

Once you get passed the smoke, once you've really seen the person behind it, one realizes that there's something there not easily let go of.

It's not smothering unless the other person thinks it is, therefore, I don't think you smother anyone.

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

Except... Hm. Rinali and Allen and Lavi didn't say themselves that they felt smothered, others did. And Karen is well confusing the hell out of me. Says she wants one thing, means she wants another. But you -- didn't you mean that I was doing that to you?

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

Sir.

Others don't know what they feel exactly.

I remember hearing about Lavi telling you not to treat Allen as a kid. But. That is not smothering. ...No, I didn't mean that, Smoker-san. Yes, you treat me like a child sometimes, but... you don't smother me. They are two separate things.

... Sir, do what you feel is right. Okay? Don't allow yourself to doubt your actions, it will only make a bigger mess.

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

Tashigi...

Thank you.

It's funny, I tell you exactly that all the time, I still somehow never expected to hear it back from you. But you're right of course. Thanks.

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

Y-you're welcome, sir.

I know, it helps to have it said to ones self by someone else, I think.

And it's also a subtle reminder of 'Take your own advice for once.'

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

Yes, yes, I caught that reminder.

You know I'm beginning to think I'm rubbing off on you. Pretty soon you'll be telling the brass to go fuck themselves.

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

Sir, that's coming closer than you think.

I am not kidding either.

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

You've gotten a lot stronger then.

Just remember to keep it tempered by wisdom. You're better at that than I am.

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

I will, sir.

At least I'll try.

...

Sir, I... Just...
Thank you for being there for me the best you can.
... B-but. I miss her a lot... And I apologize if me taking out that case bothered you some that night. I was just... afraid you were going to blow your top and that made me nervous, and... that on top of Hina-taisa's lack of calling... It just... upset me.
I don't really get why I'm explaining this-- But.
... I think I'm gonna stop this here.