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[Brook has found himself stuck on a flimsy raft out at sea. He can be seen drinking a cup of tea while seemingly having a tea party for himself.]

Well... the accommodations aren't exactly five star, and it's a little leaky, but at least it seems steerable. Not quite as bad as the last vessel I found myself alone on in the middle of nowhere. Yohohoho!

[Brook keeps fiddling with the journal, not really sure how it works.]

I wonder if anyone shall find me? ... Well! No point in sulking about it, when you're feeling down and alone, you should sing!

When you are refined,
And would like to dine,
There's only one beverage that you need,
When you need a drink,
To bring you back from the brink,
It's the greatest thing indeeeeeed!

This is an ode to tea,
The greatest drink in the land!
Tea is great for snack times,
It is so very grand!
Without tea I'd be lost,
Although I think already am!
So here's an ode to tea,
To help me give a damn!

Yohohoho!

[He seems to be taking notes in his journal on the lyrics... that make no sense]

Hmm... I think that last verse still needs a little work.

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Thank you....

And.... aye... pretty much. [Seriously. Marco's just too numb to it. New World as usual? He can't even bring himself to panic anymore.] Welcome to the New World in the New Era, it's about to get a lot like that. [He mentally sighs and spirals down closer.]

Oi oi, don't rock about, I can't rescue you if you fall in!

It sounds like it will certainly be interesting if nothing else.

[Brook just beams up at Marco, and lessens his waving, now that he knows he has Marco's attention.]

Yohohoho! Sorry about that! I got a little carried away! So how exactly do we want to go about this? Do I get on your back? Or do you pick me up with your talons? Or do you have some other form of carrying system I'm unaware of?

I'll uh... carry you in my talons. If you're okay with that? [SINCE YOU ARE BONE AND THERE IS NOTHING TO HURT -- wait no, that's terrible.] It's too risky to try a landing, and it'd probably be faster to just carry you like that to the shore.

Just trust me, eh? I won't let a nakama of Luffy's and Robin's get hurt.

Well alright, I suppose that does seem like the safest move. You aren't exactly all that safe so close to water I suppose.

[So Brook just spreads his arms out, stands up, and waits for Marco to just carry him off. Although a small thought is nagging him in the back of his head]

Why did you say Luffy and Robin?

Exactly.

Right. Robin's my best friend from your crew. I take her flying often. That's all right, isn't it?

Ehh?!

Yeah that's totally fine.

[It's like he never even had a freak out :|]

So... Are you... and she...

[What's that newfangled word kids nowadays use?]

An item?

Yes.

Though I obviously would never put her in an awkward position between crews. I just want her to be happy, eh. [Scoops Brook up in his claws and carries up into the sky.]

Got all your bones and journal okay?

Yup, got my bones, got my journal, got my free tea bags... they took everything else, so I guess I'm good.

[And as they ascend into the heavens Brook carries on the conversation still.]

Well it does sound like you genuinely care about her, so that's good. How long have you two actually been pursuing this relationship? Have you gotten very far with her yet?

Ah........

[God damn you Brook, you and your socially unacceptable inquiries!!]

Since May, but I had a crush on her before that. [Whatever, he will just... be an adult. And answer this matter-of-factly. Besides, god knows, no one else wants to hear Marco talk about Robin endlessly.] And we're... kind of far. I guess. We've exchanged books.

That's a pretty decent amount of time I suppose. I always figured the person who could woo one of the women of our crew would have to be pretty unique. I suppose you are sort of over qualified for that category, eh birdy? Yohohoho!

[Exchanged books? Really Marco? You've been dating for months and you've exchanged-...]

Ohhh, exchanged books eh? Is that what they call it these days? Yohohoho! Tell me, did you... bookmark any spots you liked? Yohohoho!

Over qualified for.... thanks, eh. [Fuck it, he'll take "unique" any day of the year. Especially if Robin is attached with it.]

[And there's a small cough.]

Ah, yeah, a few. Though I think she's got the better end of figuring me out like that. Woman of mystery and all that, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

[Awww Blushy phoenix bird is kawaaai!!]

Yohohoho! I don't mean any offense by it if that's what you're thinking. Honestly, I think the two of you probably would make a pretty good match.

So... has Robin used her devil fruit in any kinky ways on you yet? I mean, did you know that in the battle at fishmen island, she made a pair of legs nearly 8 stories high? ... If you're into that kind of thing of course.

[No. Manly and badass and the only thing keeping you from drowning gosh.]

[Okay I lied. Marco is being totally a kawaii blushy phoenix. Did Brook call them a good match? Marco is mentally over the moon and all giddy blushy up in his head. Damn you people make this hard on him to keep forever deadpan....]

[Although asking that right after.... Marco chirps, practically squawking.]

OI OI What's with that question? OF COURSE SHE HAS!--

[Fail. Marco. Utter. Fail.]

Eh? Really? Well... as it so happens... I am... actually. [THANKS BROOK. A THOUSAND THINGS PEOPLE NEVER NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT MARCO'S KINKS. Gfdi.] I'll have to have her show me sometime. If she can still do that here.

Oh, sorry. I wasn't sure whether or not she was into that sort of thing or not. Sorry to make the assumption that she hadn't.

[Because clearly, that is what Marco was upset about.]

Oh right, I forgot about this place limiting powers and all that. Oh! Since we're on the topic, can she multiply any part of her body? And have you ever used that in a more intimate setting?

[GOOD FUCKING GOD BROOK!! WHY?!]

Actually come to think of it... have you used your devil fruit powers in any manner for such endeavors?

[There's such a thing as too much curiosity being a bad thing Brook.]

You know, I think I kind of envy you in some ways Marco. Robin really is one of a kind, so I'm really happy that she was able to find somebody like you.

[Huh. Somewhere in the void, Marco has a pretty clear mental vision of Robin beating him senseless and possibly getting Nami to help with her clima-tact.

Scary?]

No, she banned my devil fruit for -- ah... things.... like that.

[He is never going to stop being flustered.] Th-thanks. That means a lot coming from her nakama. Really. I don't want to give you the wrong impression though... I like her as a best friend too. Not just ah... devil fruits and because she's one of the few women over thirty here. [Well, she IS thirty, but close enough. He means he likes her for more than kinks and sex, gawd.] She really means a lot to me. Even when the Malnosso reverted me to a childhood state, I still snuck out to see her. She's easy to talk to, eh?

Sorry if my questions leaned in a bent that was... innopropriate. But I've never actually had anyone to talk to about such things really, so I thought maybe talking to you since you had first hand experience was alright. But, you're absolutely right, and that is what I was trying to refer to when I called her one of a kind. Not... the other thing. Robin I think... I think in some ways I appreciate her care more because she's usually so guarded about caring for things? Does that make any sense to you?

That's pretty special too. Even as a kid you wanted to see her, eh? Of course if I were a kid, I'd probably think Nami had the worst kind of cooties, and that Robin was just different. Just a theory, but I can't exactly be sure since I haven't been a kid in practically a century.

I just thought of something. You're a bit of a bird, are you any good at singing?

Ah... sorry... [Sort of sways Brook back and forth, not shaking him, just re-angling the sky to make sure the city is in the right direction.] Honestly, it's been ages since I've had anyone to talk about with it too. Ace is practically a little brother and he gets all --

[Coughs.] Don't worry about it, eh? If it crosses a line, I just won't answer. I just don't want to screw anything up for Robin, and I'm not sure how open she wants to be... I should ask. I definitely will ask her.

[And gosh... yes. Guarded about caring for things? That definitely sounded like Robin. Brook where were you a month ago?] I'd say you're right about her though. But that's why I want to go at her pace as much as I can too. [A small laugh.] Ah sometimes, it's actually really hard. I grew up in a giant family, you know? 1600 of us and all that, so I guess I tend to be a little... much... maybe a little over the top, when I love someone or really like them. [This is a pretty big understatement. For the record.] On the one wing, I don't want to startle her, I'll still always try to match her pace, whatever she's comfortable with, but on the other wing, I still want her to know how much I care, right?

Ah... singing. I'm not sure, actually? I'm told I'm all right, but I'm hardly the musician in my crew. Why, you want to practice a song?

Edited 2012-10-30 06:23 (UTC)

[Brook does his best not to let his shoulders dislocate, or anything weird like that during the adjustment. It's hard being carried around when the only thing keeping your bones together is the magical power of your soul.]

You think it's been a while for you? The only person I can try to talk to about such things is Sanji, and he's just as likely to kick me for thinking about a lady in a way he doesn't like. Honestly, the last time I had a conversation like that had to be... 55 years ago? So if you're feeling rusty, that's alright. I'm probably worse. Yohohoho!

But it is quite understandable. I actually wonder how Robin would react if I asked her such a question... I honestly don't know. She is the least likely of the crew to be outraged by my 'strange' questions... But perhaps it would be best if you broached the subject first.

I guess that's also a bit understandable. You feel like you have to make the extra effort to show how much more special they are than the other 1600 of your siblings, right? That's just a guess, since I also was part of a rather large crew of bards before joining the Straw Hats, so in some respects I can relate. I'm of the opinion that the best way to do it is show how much you care in big ways that are actually subtle.

For instance, doing something crazy and spontaneous like flying her out somewhere for a dinner beneath the stars. But planning ahead of time, so that it will seem more like you were caught out there because it would take too much energy to go back immediately. Perhaps store some nice wine and blankets to store there, that you can say you 'found' there. She'll of course know you set it up, but I think she'll just be able to appreciate the effort at that point. It's something I don't think I could ever pull of personally, but it seems like something that could work for you.

[Brook shakes his head as he realized he was getting carried away with his shipping ways again.]

Ah! That's right, I was thinking of perhaps teaching you to sing her a song. Would you perhaps be interested? It would certainly be a unique experience for me to be able to design a song with a bird in mind.

55 years? That is rusty. Ah aye... I think I'd better ask her first. But then believe me, I'll bug you all about relationship advice if I'm stuck or something. And you don't mind.

Exactly! It's really easy to feel lost in the shuffle of a big crew like that, so I always brought Ace soup and things.

[A small laugh.] Actually yeah, I've done something similar as far as dates go. She actually set up our first one, which was a picnic with wine out on the beach. I should start figuring out a third though. Does she like Halloween?

What, wait, really? You would?! That'd be perfect!! When I was little I sang her a song, but I couldn't find anything good enough afterwards! [He drove Ace nuts dragging him to the library to look and trying to come up with the perfect one. And failing.] That'd be a huge help, Brook! Thank you!

Oh I don't ever really mind that much. For some reason, nobody ever does come to ask me about relationship advice though... I wonder why?

[Maybe it has something to do with the PANTIES you numb skull!!!]

Yohohoho! Did she really?! I guess great minds do think alike after all. [For some reason the fact that Robin had the exact idea he'd just suggested did indeed bring a smile to his face.] Well then, I guess you'll need something to top that somehow. As for Halloween... I don't rightly know. I suppose she might, given her morbid sense of humor, but I can make any guarantees about it. She does read a lot, perhaps you can try exchanging spooky stories with her, and see how she reciprocates.

[He really wish he did have some idea about it. Now he's feeling a little guilty that Robin stole his one good idea he'd come up with.]

Leave it to me my fine feathered friend! I shall write you the greatest bird's song ever written... and probably the only bird song ever written. Yohohoho! Did you really sing to her as a kid? That's... kind of cute actually.

Do you know a lot of people in relationships? [To be fair, from what Marco's seen of the Straw Hats... Like Brook said, Sanji was more likely to kick him for thinking about such things than discuss them.]

So maybe something morbid? Ahhh I'll think of something, thanks.

Eh? A bird song is it... [A small laugh and then shakes his head vehemently!] Oi oi! It wasn't cute!

Well I... umm... [He sort of rubs the back of his neck bone, which is a little awkward with Marco holding his shoulders.] Well no... but I used to! When I was a crew captain, people would come to me about relationship problems! Although... they'd always joke that my most meaningful long term relationship was with a whale...

[Okay, now he's just starting to feel bummed.]

Well if you ever do get stuck on anything, you can feel free to bounce it off me. Maybe I'll be able to help restore my reputation as a good relationship person this way. Yohohoho!

Did you want a different kind of song? Yohohoho! If you say so, but from the perspective of a bipartisan third party, it sounded rather cute to me.

Edited 2012-11-01 07:23 (UTC)

Ain't nothing wrong with that. Whales are awesome, eh? Our ship was made to look like one. The Moby Dick. [Bro-wing-fist him man. Whales. \o/]

[And Marco gives a small laugh.] Aye, aye, I'll keep it in mind, eh. Hopefully I won't run into too many more problems, but you never know.

Bird songs are fine. The one I sang her was a bird song. It wasn't cute though, eh. Not really romantic either, but definitely not cute.

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