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

[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.

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

I know Tashigi. I know. It's not your fault. She just... is that way sometimes. And I do know why you'd miss her, I do. I just didn't want you to get addicted to something over that. If you start smoking every time you miss her you'll never stop and yes, I'm the last person who will people not to smoke but I expect better of you. You've always put your health first and I'd hate to see that ruined just because she's being an idiot.

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

I know sir. I...
T-thank you.


...On a different note, how are your gloves holding up, sir?

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

Yes well, you're your own woman. I'm sure you've weighed all the risks and benefits but don't blame me for wanting better of you. You get on my case when I drink too much I'm going to surprised when you switch to something harder.

Torn in a fight with pirates. Tsk. I'll have to find a pair in town but you know how particular I am. For the time being I'm just living with the rip.

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

I do drink harder things on occasion, sir. Just not when you are around.

... I see. Well, where did you get those made again?

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

..... Fair enough as I have a tendency to do the same. Just don't do anything foolish with it.

Loguetown. But it's too much hassle to contact Daddy the Father and have him try to send another pair.

Aw shit. What do I get Carol?

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

Sir, you should know this by now. If I drink, it's not to get drunk. I have a few glasses and then am done when I'm bordering tipsy. Even when around you.

Hm. I see.

...!

Would you like me to pick something up for her while you're gone? I may have an idea and perhaps something already set aside for her.

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

Good. I can't say the same of myself.

Er... well yes actually, if it's not too much trouble. Just tell me how much you need or I can just give you access to my account for the day if you'd like.

Re: Private

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

I know, sir. I know.

Good, sir. I'll show you it before I send it off, or I may put a picture up while you're gone.

Re: Private

[justicereigns]

... One of these days I owe you an apology for that.

Alright thank you Tashigi.