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[mikangirl]

[Nami's been MIA for a while, now. No big hassle-- close CR might know she went camping for various strange reasons. They may or may not involve a series of experiments and cruelty to various animals (it's all in the name of Science(TM)!!) and possibly cruelty to the odd wandering swordsman that happens to cross her path.

She's found out some interesting things. Although admittedly, they're likely only interesting to her as a weather geek. Nothing that will help her get home. Which sucks. But what can you do. She thinks she might pass on the results to a few select people anyway. Just in case.

Mindful of the date, she finally comes home just before the weekend, and if she's missing a couple of days from her memory after that, she just doesn't care. She's probably better off forgetting. So ignore that for now.

What matters more than that is her best friend has a birthday coming up.]

[Voice / Locked from Vivi]

I know Vivi has a few friends in town and I don't know who they all are, so I thought I'd just make a general announcement. It's her birthday on the 2nd of February, and I'm going to take her up to the hot springs for the day. I'd really, really love it if any friends she has can come up for that day, too. She won't mention her birthday, so... you know. I can manage this much. She'd be pretty happy to see people there.

Bring food and drink and anything else you like?

...

Also, I'll be at Good Spirits tonight if anyone wants to catch up. Been a while.

[So catch her either at home or around town, because she'll go shopping as well-- she's been gone a while. And in the evening, she'll be at Good Spirits.]

Comments

voice;

[ahappylie]

Well, there is someone I haven't heard in quite awhile. I was beginning to think you got lost in the wilderness.

voice;

[mikangirl]

Thankfully that hasn't been a problem again. [Ahaha.] No, I was just out camping. How've you been?

[Voice / Locked from Vivi]

[fierybluebird]

Ah, perfect. I collected a couple of presents for her, but I wasn't sure when the date was.

[PAUSES. Okay, he knows Robin's is soon as well, but he doesn't know how to ask when without being OBVIOUS and dumb. Oh well...] Another of your nakama's birthdays is also coming up soon, correct?

[Voice / Locked from Vivi]

[mikangirl]

Well, now you know. [Her tone is much lighter and more cheerful than the last time they spoke, and the faintly amused edge to the grin she gives him might tell him he's about to be teased.]

I'm not sure. I barely remember anyone's birthday's other than my own. Mine's the most important, after all.

[Lies.

...

...half lies. >.>]

i'm spamming you huehuehue (action)

[chirpchirp]

[what. what is that. what.

the traveler pops out of a snowbank to Nami's left as she passes by on the way back from her shopping trip and trills at her. what are you. you are very

...

orange. ;u; you look like a pretty sunset, come here]

♪?

e-hexcellent. /fingersteeple

[mikangirl]

[Things popping out of snowbanks as she passes them are clearly a cause for alarm and Nami squawks, flailin for a moment with her bags before she takes a closer look, shopping clutched to her chest.

What on earth are you...

...chirping?]

...um. Yes?

written;

[skaterbrain]

...wher'd u go? lusetee aint dat big yo

written;

[mikangirl]

[...and thus Nami decides whoever wrote this is obviously a kid. Or Luffy. But seeing as he's home--]

I went camping. It's fun.

[You know. Out in the ...bitter cold of winter. 8|]

[Voice]

[wildbluevagner]

Vivi's birthday, huh? [Sarcastically.] I swear, they grow up so fast.

But, um... this whole hot spring thing? Is it girls only?

[Voice]

[mikangirl]

[Witness how long Nami's been out of the loop. Her response to seeing Kurt is to blink and then give him a rueful smile.]

No, guys can come. I can't very well shut my own crew out of Vivi's birthday.

You weren't gone long.

[brandnewday]

[While Nami is out shopping, she might just run into a certain idol at the grocery store! ...Okay, well, it's the wrong idol and she doesn't look like an idol, but there's a teenage girl walking around with a Saint Bernard. She also has a hamster on her head.]

Pig's ear, pig's ear...they gotta have that somewhere...ah! Hiya! I didn't see ya there!

[Hello, stranger! Hibiki is going to greet Nami with a smile and a raise of her hand, because she's well aware that her and her dog are kind of taking up a lot of space.]

[mikangirl]

[Nami will likely already be glancing in Hibiki's direction because that's a pretty big dog, but... uh. Hamster? Kind of cute and kind of bizarre--

--it doesn't stop her from raising a hand in response and giving a small grin.]

Hey. Both pets from home?

[hollower]

[And here Perona was, enjoying the peace and quiet without a certain Pirate Woman being around. Ah well, all good things must come to an end. Though, there is a bit of intrigue in her voice when she finally does speak.]

It's Vivi-chan's birthday? [And a trip to the hot springs?! Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!! *A* She wants to go! But...egh...Nami.] I'll have to get her something...but if you're leaving soon, then I'm pressed for time.

How frustrating.

[That was subtle enough, right? <_<]

[mikangirl]

[Nami first gives the other girl a Look. It's almost possessive in its who are you to call her Vivi-chan?

It's kneejerk, and it softens after a moment to a kind of affected disinterest. Vivi can make what friends she likes, after all. Maybe it'll even make Perona likable.]

What, you can't come up to the springs and give her your gift in person?

[fallenambitions]

[Huh, there's someone he hasn't heard in a while.]

It's good to hear from you again. I can't say I remember how long it's been since I've been away, having a nice chat with the Malnosso. [And you know, being a shining knight of honor.]

I'll take you up on that offer and meet with you at Good Spirits, if you don't mind my company that is.

[mikangirl]

[That gives her pause. A kidnapping, huh?]

Sure. You sound like you could use the drink.

[voice]

[rashness]

...Eeer. The hot springs? ... [....... ... Wow no he remembers other times he's been there. He's hesitant, this sounds like a Trap] Uh. Is there someone I could drop a gift?

[Unless she'll be in at his work place. Which might work, like with Sabriel]

[voice]

[mikangirl]

[Nami doesn't answer Rin straight away; hearing his voice brings back memories of the draft, and la la la let's not think about that right now...

...she'll answer a few minutes later when her smile is brightly cheerful.]

Dropping it off? You mean you don't want to come?

[Action]

[alabastajewel]

[One assumes that Nami mentioned her Good Spirits plans to Vivi at some point, so relatively early in the evening, the princess will find her way to the bar--sans duck sidekick, though it took a little time to convince Carue it would be better for him to stay home. She spies Nami quickly enough, waving, and pointing to the bar to indicate she'll be right over after she gets something to drink.]

[Sure enough, it's not long before Vivi joins her friend, a steaming mug of hot chocolate (complete with a shot of peppermint schnapps to give it a little extra warming power) in each hand.] Nami-san. [She slides into the booth across from Nami, placing one of the drinks in front of her and cupping her own mug with both hands, letting the warmth seep into her fingers.] I thought you might like one too.

[Action]

[mikangirl]

Vivi! [Nami successfully manages to keep the shifty hoshit-has-she-found-out look off her face, though her smile might be far too bright. Or maybe she's just happy to see you!] Best kind of weather for it. Thank you!

[Video]

[bubblywishes]

[Insta-pinged! Norma practically looms over her journal's camera, the sounds of a busy kitchen lingering in the background. Or, well, a rambunctious toddler mixing some cookie dough in a bowl while Norma answers this entry.]

Princess' birthday's coming up?! Jeez...now I gotta think fast on what to get her... [Goddamnit. What do you get for a princess?!] But if it's an invite to the hot springs, I'm so there!

[Video]

[mikangirl]

[Oh hey, fellow bar serving wench.]

She'd be happy with just your company, I bet. But if you still want to bring her something, maybe try jewellery?

[Action]

[wise_maiden]

[She'll catch Nami somewhere before she heads inside the bar.]

Hello there, stranger.

[Action]

[mikangirl]

[Nami turns and gives Raine a sheepish smile.]

Hey. Long time no see. Sorry.

[Voice]

[of_sablier]

Ah, I was starting to wonder where you'd gone! I was afraid the mikan might get lonely without you, you know.

[Voice]

[mikangirl]

Just taking a vacation! The orchard can do without me at this time of year.

[...so she went past there on her way home to make sure it was fine. Shh. But winter months are pretty quiet in a mikan grove.]

How've you been, Jack?

[Video/Locked from Vivi]

[toujoursfluer]

[Robin is outside by the fountain and you may see it behind her. She doesn't know why she does this however, because it's cold, but never mind.]

Welcome back, Nami-chan.

[She hesitates]

I'm...not entirely sure what Pri-- Vivi-san would like for a gift...

[Video/Locked from Vivi]

[mikangirl]

Nice to see you again, Robin. [It's genuine and warm, even if the smile Nami wears these days is never fully sincere. But shh, she's a great actor.]

How about a scarf? Something in royal blue or purple, maybe. [Her grin gets a little impish.] How's your knitting skills?

[Voice/Private]

[goldenglasses]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll want to make sure I wish her a happy birthday then.

[He would also like to go, maybe. First he has something he needs to know.]

How would you feel about us catching up sometime? Whenever you are ready.

[Voice/Private]

[mikangirl]

You're welcome to actually come, you know.

[...that. Outstanding issues. Nami isn't quite so angry as she was.

...]

We can talk the day after.

Voice/locked from Vivi

[concasse]

Aaaaaah, Vivi-chwan's birthday~!! ♥

[Oh don't think he forgot. He just wants to get his initial glee out of the way... Though let's be honest, he'll probably be like this for days, bolstering up his excitement until everyone chokes from the hearts alone.]

Just leave the food to me, Nami-san!

Voice/locked from Vivi LATE SORRY T_T

[mikangirl]

I was counting on you, Sanji-kun. [She's not even going to pretend that comes as a surprise. Instead, Nami beams at him full force over the journal.] Two days is enough time to prepare for you, right?

Can someone else look after the restaurant for the day so we can have you all to ourselves?

[Voice/Filter]

[ledbythewind]

Are men allowed to join this as well?

[You know, just checking. Because while Nami knows that he doesn't swing that way, he's not sure the other ladies who might be present are aware of that fact.]

[Voice/Filter]

[mikangirl]

Well, as my crew will be going, I'd say that's a yes.