[Voice]

[mikangirl]

[The announcement doesn't come until she's tracked down what's left of her crew and paid a visit to Ace and Sabo to inform them in person. She could wish Sanji and Zoro were here, because she winces at the idea of them finding out on the grapevine before they even return home. But it can't be helped.

Besides, maybe he'll be back before they return. He always has before.

She can hope he isn't.]

[Voice]

For those that knew him, Luffy has gone home. [She sounds perfectly calm, if a little distant.] He didn't leave anything, so... wish him well.

Comments

[voice]

[generalflirt]

Have you considered investing in "curse insurance" policies, Nami-san?

[voice]

[mikangirl]

I don't invest in anything that's not a sure guarantee.

[voice]

[generalflirt]

Oh drat, I was going to sell you a thousand acre piece of land on the Senkaku Islands.

[With a finger snap, keeping up an irreverent tone]

[weakahoshi]

L- Luffy's really gone gone this time? Maybe he'll be back in a few weeks...

[mikangirl]

He may very well be, Shirahoshi. But it's better if he stays home.

[weakahoshi]

[She gets quiet at that, her expression falling, tears welling in her eyes.]

Mm. I guess so...

[Shirahoshi sniffles, then wipes her eyes. She's not going to do this.]

It isn't something to be sad about, if he's gone to a better place. Let me come be with you for awhile.

[Nothing]

[deathsdoctor]

[There's the sound of a book closing. Gone home for now. They're almost always back... no matter the interval of time between.

What says it'll be any different now.

(Despite the disappearance occurring outside of New Feather season.)

It likely won't. The only question remains is if Law himself will see his return, or perhaps he will be gone himself if that occurs. Bitter thoughts for a bitter man.

For the first time, home has never felt this far.]

[Action]

[toujoursfluer]

[Robin is in her room for once, or at least there past a certain time in the morning. Though she's not sure why. Sanji and Zoro both gone. The threads of their bonds seemed to be unwinding strand by strand and she wonders if it is Luceti that will finally make them snap]

[Action]

[mikangirl]

[Nami's been up at the orchard most of the day. It's a common occurrence for her, these days-- coming home early like this is a little out of the ordinary. As is the sound of her opening and closing doors along the hallway until she gets to Robin's room, looking for her fellow crew.

When she sees Robin is home, there's a pause. And then she leans against the door, reaching for something to say, small talk, couching it gently, something--

...best to just say it.

Right?]

...

Robin.

[Action]

[toujoursfluer]

[Robin doesn't expect to see Nami at the door but is not entirely surprised that she's there.]

Nami-chan.

[It's been a while, hasn't it? The words are on the tip of her tongue though she knows enough not to say them.]

What's happened?

[because that seems the most likely reason for Nami coming to see her]

[Voice]

[savedtheworld]

Luffy?

[Luffy'd been a great friend. But at least with what he heard from others had led him to think he had a chance back home. He was going to make it, make his dream come true. It just cost Aang one dear friend here.]

I'm gonna miss him.

[Voice] /saves that comment for all time

[mikangirl]

Sorry, Aang.

[...]

He has a habit of coming back, so at this stage I'd give you a fair chance of seeing him again.

[Voice] /good, also remember that AC is a thing

[savedtheworld]

Yeah... He did leave and come back not too long ago, right? I do wish I could see him again and have more fun hanging out with him. But he's never gonna get around to his dream of becoming a Pirate Ninja Meat Vendor King if he keeps getting pulled back and forth like this...

[Voice]

[fierybluebird]

[He's quiet. He needs to get... what? Books and booze for Sabo and Ace respectively? What would help them? Anything? They wanted Luffy to succeed further on the Grand Line. And at least Nami and Straw Hat's crew would be with him. And the next time they saw Luffy again, he'd be closer to achieving his dream. One part joy, one part sorrow for his brothers who had that much more distance to see it from.]

Cheers to the future King.

[One step at a time. Little bit by little bit.]

[Voice]

[mikangirl]

[That gets a grin in reply, small and fierce. She doesn't really feel up to talking today, but... Nami's not exactly mourning that he went home. It's a good thing.

But she'll miss him.]

[Voice/Private]

[goldenglasses]

Nami...

...I'm sorry. I know he wouldn't have wanted to leave without all of you. Let us know if you guys need anything.

[No, he doesn't expect an answer, but he couldn't just not say ANYTHING.]

[Voice/Private]

[mikangirl]

[He does get an answer. Cordial and neutral though it may be.]

Thanks, Vash.

[Voice]

[of_sablier]

[Another one? That isn't fair at all to Nami, not after what she's already been through.]

I'm sure he'll do great things back at home.

[Voice]

[mikangirl]

He will. And he's got a lot to do ahead of him.

It's better this way.

[She's coping okay, it seems.]

[Action]

[ledbythewind]

[While Richard won't say anything in response, there will be a knock on the door a short time after Nami makes her announcement.]

[Action]

[mikangirl]

[Unlike most other weeks of late, once Nami arrived home to give the news, she stayed put. She opens the door not too long after, to the tune of some melancholic violin music drifting down from Brook's music room upstairs.]

...Richard. Hey.

[action] wow, am I ever late.

[hiken_ace]

[When Ace hears a knock on the door of their apartment, he casually moves to go open the door. But he's a bit surprised to see Nami there.] Hey, Nami. What's up?

[action] We can all be late together.

[mikangirl]

...hey.

[This is the tough one.]

Can I come in?

Suuuuper forward dated >> <<

[concasse]

[The door to the house opens with a soft click on the 22nd, hours past sunset, at a time when every sane person free of insomnia or nightmares should be asleep. It's a state Sanji hopes to slip into soon, having returned exhausted and wishing for nothing besides a hot cup of tea and a warm bed. He'll skip a shower; that can wait for the morning, along with appropriate relief at having been allowed to come home right before Christmas.

Though he still takes a moment to lean against the closed door and just rest a second before single mindedness steers him into the kitchen.

Right, tea. Tea then bed. Then he's sleeping all the way until ten (the crew will just have to forgive his tardiness).]

And now super backdated? >> <<

[mikangirl]

[He might find the kitchen is occupied, then... though she closed the door behind her to avoid waking her crew. Nami's making herself a cup of tea. She's been asleep, if only for a few hours. The usual round of dreams have driven her out of bed, and she doesn't really intend to be up long if she can manage it-- early starts and all.

Though admittedly, breakfast is a lot easier to handle making with Luffy gone.

When she hears someone at the door, she doesn't turn around, but merely murmurs an excuse in her own defence.] It's cold out. Just warming up. You want one?

[Nojiko or Vivi. One of them. Sure as hell isn't going to be Brook.]