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.

Comments

[rogersrighthand.livejournal.com]

Do as you wish. I've said my piece, m'dear.

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

I see.

... Hm.

... Perhaps we could talk more about swords another time, Rayleigh-san? I haven't actually found anyone e-erm... this educated in them.

[rogersrighthand.livejournal.com]

If you can put up with an old man's ramblings, I'd be happy to. I'm sure I'd just bore you, though.

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

... Hm, I personally don't think you'd bore me, Rayleigh-san.

[rogersrighthand.livejournal.com]

I suppose we'll just have to find out, m'dear.

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

I guess we will.

[rogersrighthand.livejournal.com]

Somehow, I find myself looking forward to it.

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

Hm, ... looking at your file... You're a swordsman, correct?

I... erm, perhaps if we land in Shabondy, we could u-um... spar?

...If that is all right with you..?

[rogersrighthand.livejournal.com]

Naturally.

That's more than acceptable. Do mention it to me if your schedule includes Shabondy; I'd be interested in seeing how skilled you are.

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

I see...

That's good. I will bring it up to Smoker-san to see if that would be acceptable.

[justicereigns]

....

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

Sir...

Would w-we be able too?

[justicereigns]

You want to spar with Silvers Rayleigh? Am I to understand you correctly?

[rogersrighthand.livejournal.com]

Ah, but how many Marines could say they've done that?

[justicereigns]

Go to hell.

[rogersrighthand.livejournal.com]

Jealous? Don't worry - I'll spar with you too, just to be fair. I might even let you come close to hitting me, if I'm feeling generous.

[justicereigns]

First off, I don't spar with pirates, I beat them senseless and throw them behind bars. Secondly don't even kid yourself, I could defeat you without even using devil fruit. Thirdly, I break swords, not clash them.

[rogersrighthand.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't need a sword to take care of you, little Marine. It's quite adorable to see you bragging like a rookie.

[justicereigns]

Tch. Don't touch my Ensign.

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

...

Y-yes...

...

P-please, sir?

[justicereigns]

....

Have you really thought this through? Because there is no way I can go to the brass and tell them you're being held hostage because I let you go spar with him!

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

S-sir.

I ... believe him when he says he's retired. Considering that he's done nothing but work on Shabondy for the last decade or two. I believe it's perfectly safe for me to simply spar with him and then perhaps talk a bit afterwards.

...

... In other words, p-please, may we stop there?

[justicereigns]

... Tashigi...

[swordsofjustice.livejournal.com]

Sir, you told me to trust my justice, did you not?

I trust it enough to know that he isn't going to harm me, sir. It's a simple spar and perhaps a short talk afterwards.

Nothing more sir.

[justicereigns]

I do trust your justice. If you've thought this through I'll do what I can but DO think EVERYTHING through.

God I need a drink.