mikangirl | [Voice]

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breaking hiatus for important things

[Voice]

[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.

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Ah, are you from further along than he is, then?

A little. Only by a matter of hours now, I think.

...it's an eventful few hours.

That usually seems to be the case with things like these... but in a way, it must be a relief, too. You know that he'll be safe.

Yeah. Safe and happy. Where he's meant to be. [And no longer stressing about us.]

Now you just need to keep your chin up until you get to go join him.

That, I believe I can do. It'd be pretty shameful if I couldn't.

Haha, I thought as much. I'd be worried if your answer hadn't been something along those lines.

Hah... no, I'm still me. [Always and forever.] Just sort of... taking it easy for a while, I guess.

You know, this is the perfect time of year for a hot springs vacation, and I can't think of anyone who deserves it more than you. You should take some time for yourself to just relax!

[...that gets her attention. She'd forgotten all about the hot springs, and in light of the day she's had, that's...actually very tempting.]

You know, I think you're onto something there. Maybe I'll go visit for a few days.

Of course I am-- I am a master of relaxing, after all. I would be slacking in my duties otherwise.

Oh, I see. That explains those snoring sounds constantly heard in various corners of my orchard.

Ah, about that... I was going to ask if you knew that Biri snores, but it seems like you've already made that discovery for yourself.

[Snrk.] And blows bubbles in his sleep. I'd hope you're not the same.

I have more manners than that!

I'll take your word for it.

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