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[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.]

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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.]

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Even Sanji?

[Sanji + half-naked girls, why is his mind telling him this will end in disaster?]

No effort at all? Now that's just lazy. [He says teasingly.]

But don't worry. I'll be there. I'm pretty good at being punctual - after all, I'm sure you know already how easy it is for me.

[Vivi laughs.] Oh, I know what that's like. It's wonderful having Carue around, though.

[Even if her bed here is a lot smaller than the one back home, which makes it a little challenging to share with an oversize duck. After being apart from him for so long, though, Vivi couldn't bear to make him sleep on the floor.]

In time for someone's birthday I hear is coming soon. [You missed his declarations of justice though. He pauses before taking a sip of his drink. That's quite a trip there, Nami.]

The barrier...? Did you get any results you wanted from your tests?

Yup. You'll see her up in the orchard sometimes - she's a tall girl with long blue hair. It's her birthday in a couple days.

[Not much else to say to that, so she nods and cuts the feed.]

Only if you're the sort of person that offers it. What, can't you control yourself around a bunch of scantily clad women?

[Nami's smile widens a little, and she turns to push the door open and hold it for Raine.] Come on in. I like their cocoa here.

[Which really is a holdover from when Guy used to make them for her, but you know. She gets a little comfort from that, so why not?]

...

I'll remember you said that, Marco the Phoenix.

[Ohhh yes.]

I never said that, it just-! You know, it's one of those things!

Well, I am one of the smartest people I know. [So modest.] But I suppose weather and navigation has been a lifelong dream of mine, so it stands to reason I'd be good at it. What sort of things are you good at, Souji?

[You're 15 and write like this WHAT IS THE WORLD COMING TO KIDS THESE DAYS

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But seriously. Nami blinks at the page and then just goes with it. He's probably just lazy as.]

I'm not really sure anymore. You could say 20 or 23. Hard to say.

[Clearly this is some strange ritual courting dance with her journal. Orrrr maybe Nami just has no idea what he's trying to do. She thinks she gets what he's searching for, though.]

Oh, that's right. Yours will have your name on it, but uh...

[Trailing off. She's pretty sure he doesn't understand her now.

...hmm. She sits down cross-legged on the path and picks up her journal again, and this time draws a picture. Which kind of looks like a sketchy version of the Traveller holding a book. Then she holds it up and points to it.] Is this what you're after?

[Honestly Nami doesn't hold much hopes for the clothing shop to have stuff like that. And given Norma's hesitation, she waves it off.] I think your idea of a wrap is a great one. Go with that.

And.... now I'm afraid.

Should I be?

[FUUUUUUUUUUU--!]

Ah, I think I have seen her, I just didn't know her name. Well, wish her a happy birthday for me, even if we aren't really acquainted! After all, the more birthday wishes, the better.

I will do! I'll tell her to watch out for the charming blond guy in my orchard who'll try taking half the fruit if nobody's watching.

Awesome! Thanks. I'll see what I can find and go with the best option.

[Norma throws a quick victory sign to her journal with a wink and mentally logs gift ideas. She's not sure she can trust the clothing shop to have anything really particular either, especially on short notice, but she's a crafty girl. She can always just wing things easy.]

I'm assuming I'll see you at the springs too, huh?

Definitely. I wouldn't miss it for the world. Or, you know, barring the Malnosso being total asses. [It's why she left planning so late-- this way she's at least 80% sure both of them will still be here when the day actually arrives >_>.]

One of what things?

Not at all! My interest rates are very reasonable.

[She didn't even try to sound convincing.]

Okay. But go gentle on me, it's my first time.

[Don't ask ask.]

[Nami's response to this?

Cackle like an evil witch and cut the feed.

You're lucky she's not here anymore, Marco. *_*]

I would never take half the fruit! Only a quarter of it, and only on rare occasions.

[Way to kill the mood, Nami. 8| Norma's face falls faster than the sinking Titanic, and is quickly replaced with a knowing and very deep scowl. Ugh, why'd you have to go and bring the no-nos up?]

Well...'tis the season or whatever. But, let's just assume that party's not crashed by a bunch of Tin Cans - it'll be awesome to see you there, lady! Maybe I'll finally get to talk to you without having to whizz away for work or something.

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