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You know, mun, I don't think this is the best idea. I have a lot of things to take care of here. Especially since a certain someone thinks he can do whatever he wants. If I'm not there to keep an eye on him, things might get out of hand.

Anyway, it isn't even as if you have a decent amount of icons for me. Which is fine by me. I'd rather not have my face out there if I can help it.

I'm not saying you can't do it. I'm just asking you to think about it a little more.

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You know the best way to hide your face is a mask, right?

Hmm, you think so? Doesn't that make things even more suspicious?

After a while, people accept it without even thinking about it.

But they'll learn to recognize the mask, won't they? So unless you take it off, you'll still be recognized.

But then you just have to take if off when no one is looking, and you won't be recognised at all! But suddenly putting one on will attract attention, so mask on most of the time is better.

[she grins. She likes this kind of banter. But when it comes down to it...]

I don't think I want to live my whole life behind a mask. I'd miss the sun on my face.

[she'd never go back]

[Due to his own mask, it's not possible see his smile, but it's in his voice. And eyes, if one looks close enough to see through the sheen on the lenses.]

Then just wear one at night, of course!

[she laughs. She can read his voice well enough] Maybe!

[she finds herself a seat on a low wall, feet dangling] So what is it like where you're from? I don't think I've seen you before.

Oh? That's a big question, lass!

[Being an extremely tall man (though since she's from One Piece world he's nothing special being) they're about even height now.]

I'm from Hole! I guess if I had to describe it... I'd have to say messy and dirty, but in a comfortable way, like your room when all your junk is just where you want it.

[A sagely nod.]

It'd be a great place to live... if those damn Magic Users would stop coming down and experimenting on us poor, helpless humans!

[Though he's killed a whole heck of a lot of 'em for it!]

[she enjoys tall company, really. It gives her a familiar feeling. She's not sure if she's too keen on a messy room, as it would drive her crazy, but she gets what he means.]

They do that. [she's experienced with a similar situation, really] Are you working on any kind of resistance?

[she's become good at helping along things like that. Getting evidence, giving advice, helping give people hope for the fight that is yet to come]

Well... They don't call me the 'Kaiman the Magic Killer' because I ruin card tricks, hah-hah-hah!

[Honestly, it's more less just him and his friend. There used to be a militia that stood up to them but... well, lets say they picked on the wrong guy and now there isn't a militia.

That said, the duo of Kaiman and Nikaido actually does a better job. So there you go.]

They don't come around nearly as much anymore... [He sounds a little disappointed. He really wants to kill a very specific one, but doesn't know which! So... kill 'em all.]

I see.

[Her smile broadens as he laughs, even as she's mentally slotting him into several different categories, just for informational purposes. You needed to know people. Really know them. But always leave room for surprise.]

You seem like you enjoy your work.

Well... I guess so! Everyday everyone in Hole is trembling in fear... I really hate that! We should all be free to goof around.

[Arms crossed, he nods to himself a few times. He's quite the simple, straightforward guy who keeps no secrets- he has none, aside from ones even he doesn't know.]

Besides, the only way to remove their curses is to kill the one that cast it. So, it's more than revenge, it's getting back what's ours.

[there's nothing wrong with that. She's known simple, straightfoward, guys who can change the world. It's almost depressing that that kind of thing exists in places other than where she's from-- but she's seen it often. Communities, Islands, Kingdoms, Governments.

But she's learned to not let it get to her. For as long as there are people willing to fight, there will always be a chance to win]

I'm glad they have someone like you to help out. Maybe one day you'll be a hero.

HAHAHAHAHA! [He laughs heartily, slapping her on the shoulder lightly-

then goes completely deathly serious.] Surely you jest, lass. I just want my face back.

[He's not shy about referencing the fact he has a freaky face, even if he wears a mask. It's just because it's ugly, not because it's a secret.]

[Well whatever he wants, people will make heroes where they want and of who they want. That's why the Revolutionaries have to take care sometimes. A sword can swing both ways]

I want to see it when you get it. [she isn't sure how, but a way can be found] We can make a toast.

[There are pretty much no heroes in Hole. Everyone just accepts everything way too much for that, it's like their lives are so bizarre already they don't have the energy.]

Okay, but if I'm super handsome and you fall in love right there, don't blame me. [He's mostly joking.] Nice to meet you, anyway!

[Here Koala, have a giant hand offered up to shake. He's said his name before but introducing himself anyway-] For now, call me Kaiman!

Koala!!!

[Speaking of "tall company", doesn't Koala basically hit the perfect height to be squished by Robin's bust when they hug? Oh well, any men present can drool and dream. Koala's getting bear hugged because somehow the Revolutionaries showing up make Robin start acting like a sorority sister at the beginning of fall semester.]

It's so good to see you!

Kyaa! Robin-san! [get a bear hug back! Let the guys think what they must. This kind of friendship is too good to let go of] I was hoping you'd show up! [she pulls back, holding the other woman's hands] How are things?

Remind your mundane that discretion is, as ever, our foremost weapon.

[Have a face that might be semi-sort of familiar, Koala. Even if he probably didn't visit that often what with, you know, being deep undercover inside the Shichibukai.

Also, dead since two years back. That was also a thing that happened.]

[it's strange to see him in any case. But she knows enough about this place to understand that strange things happen more often than not]

Hello, Kuma-san.

[Even if she hasn't seen him, his seniority and sacrifice makes his words worth considering]

I've hinted but... she says there's work to be done.

[it sounded a lot like emotional manipulation. But it's true there seems to be many troubled people out there in need of help]

[Work to be done. Most likely caused by other mundanes, and in a strict sense not something they needed to concern themselves with as it would not affect the "main" timeline.]

For the sake of our nakama? Or the sake of their entertainment?

[But they did not become revolutionaries just to ignore other people in need. If she wants to go where she can help... well. He won't tell her she's wrong.]

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