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[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.

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[mikangirl]

[Forgiven. Nami expected him to do this, anyway. Who could blame him? She fell apart when Bellemere left.

So she returns the hug, holding tight, voice soft against his shoulder.]

Still going strong from my time, too.

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[hiken_ace]

[It always brings such relief to him to hear all this. Even if he's seen it himself, that reassurance means so much.] He always will. The kid just doesn't know when to stop, after all.

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[mikangirl]

Nope.

[Sometimes frustrating. Often a wonderful thing.]

You gonna be okay?

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[hiken_ace]

... yeah. I'll be fine after a bit. [The next couple of days will be hard, though.] Will you?

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[mikangirl]

...yeah. [She still sounds a little surprised at her own response, though, and Nami smiles absentley.] I think so. We talked before he left, so... I'm lucky in that regard.

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[hiken_ace]

[... he's a bit jealous of you, Nami, but it'll pass.] It's for the best that someone got to say goodbye to him, too.

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[mikangirl]

I think so.

[...]

I won't keep you too long, but... we're around if you ever need us, Ace. Though I'm glad you have Marco and Sabo here.

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[hiken_ace]

... me too. I'm glad you have your crew here to help you, too. If you ever need anything, just call, okay?

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[mikangirl]

[She smiles.]

You bet.