on muse's bounty being released

[hiken_ace]

Yep, you heard right, mun. 550 million. Pretty damn impressive, huh? I got quite a reputation back home. [ACE GODDAMN, I LOVE YOU. And he lauuuuughs.]

Glad you like it! It's pretty frickin' great!

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[hiken_ace]

[And then he just BURSTS into laughter. Because this is how Sabo is supposed to be. Cheerful, encouraging, upbeat, and such a rude asshole.]

Same to you, you little shithead!

Ooooooi, I haven't seen you in over ten years, I'm not mothering you. Just catching up. [SHIT EATING GRIN NOW.] Oh, damn right you are! Hurry and catch up, we're waiting!

[sailedfirst]

[Laughing along because holy crap, that joy is infectious and just punches the sad in him in the face.]

That's good. You better not go easy on me just because I'm a kid, or I'll kick your damn ass, logia or not!

[hiken_ace]

[... he can keep a straight face. Totally can, he's A-- NOPE, CAN'T DO IT, HE KEEPS LAUGHING.]

Damn, you sound just like Luffy! You guys sure want to kick my ass, huh? Too bad you can't!

[sailedfirst]

[GASP oh you did not just say that! ]

WHAT?!! I DO NOT, YOU ASSHOLE!! [attempting that ass-kicking right now.]

[hiken_ace]

[PFFFFFHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH OKAY. THIS. THIS IS GOOD. He'll let Sabo get a few kicks/punches in, he picks him up by the back of his coat.]

Suuuuuure you don't. [Sabo, kick him. KICK HIM.]

[sailedfirst]

[YOU ARE HORRIBLE, ACE. HORRIBLE hdu use height advantage on him?!

Sabo's still flailing hard while hanging there, still trying to get a kick and punch in. But uguuu, short legs... ;;]

HEY! PUT ME DOWN YOU PIECE OF SHIT! THIS ISN'T FAIR!!!

[hiken_ace]

[After a bit more laughing, he finally puts him down, but he can't seem to stop smiling or laughing.]

Hah... you sound so much like Luffy it's not even funny.

[sailedfirst]

Tch! That doesn't mean you have to treat me like him! [Aiming a kick at Ace's shin one last time before huffing. But then there's a smile creeping on his face. The next moment, he's bursting out laughing too.]

Man, this is crazy! I can't believe I'm the youngest now!

[hiken_ace]

Heheheh. Yeah, but you know? [Leans in to whisper.] You're still more mature than him.

[Are we surprised? No.]

[sailedfirst]

[Sabo blinks as he listens. Then he snorts and shoves Ace playfully.] That's not surprising. Does he even know what that word means?!

[Speaking of maturity, this is when Sabo's logic kicks in.] Ah, but damn. I sure hope it wouldn't take me ten years to catch up with you two. This second chance's good, but I don't think any of us has that long in this place.

[hiken_ace]

[He chuckles, and shoves Sabo's because he can.] Doubt it. A lot.

[Aaaah, dammit bro, you gotta bring that up? He lets out a sigh.] Oi. Anytime you get is time with us, okay? I'd like to think that's enough. Besides, maybe something will happen to give you a few extra years.

[sailedfirst]

[... >[ shoves back.] Well yeah, he has you teaching him. No wonder.

That's true, I guess... But I don't want to be always this weak. Even you wouldn't if you're in my place. [Frowns.] What do you mean, something will happen?

[hiken_ace]

[....SHOBES BACK!] Oooooooi, cheap shot.

Aah, I get what you mean. We'll help you get stronger. There's a place to train there. [Here he gets... hesitant.] Well, uh... they can make people de-age. So I think aging people isn't too far off.

[sailedfirst]

[SHOVES.] What, it's true!

...That's possible? Huh, weird place. [Don't mind him trailing off, just picturing the possibilities. And liking it very much.] Hey, that's a good thing, right? Why're you looking like that for?

[hiken_ace]

You do remember where we grew up, right? You think maturity was high on the list then?

"Weird" is putting it lightly. [dnglng slightly flustered.] Nothing. Just crazy crap.

[sailedfirst]

W-Well, no... But at least tell me you taught him how to sail! He'd have taken a rowboat just because it floats, y'know!

Like we're not used to crazy crap. [Crosses arms.] Tell me.

[hiken_ace]

[CAN I HEADCANON AND SAY HE DID AT LEAST THAT MUCH okay...] Of course I did! He'd drown if I did.

[ghhhhhhhk--] Exactly. We're used to it, so it's fine.

[sailedfirst]

[Can you hear his sigh of relief? CAN YOU?] Maaan, I just hope he actually listened. Can't imagine a Devil Fruit user in a tiny rowboat in the middle of the sea...

... [He's waiting, bro. B[ ]

[hiken_ace]

[......cough.] It's fine if you're careful.

[SHUT UP.]

1/3

[sailedfirst]

Careful won't cut it, with that kind of boat. The weather alone's wild enou--

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[sailedfirst]

[Wait..... cough?


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oh hell no.]

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[sailedfirst]

[Have a tiny bro shaking you silly with his tiny (loud) fussing.]

Y-YOU!!! You did just that, didn't you?! And when you're logia too, I bet! That's too reckless, you idiot!

[hiken_ace]

[DAMMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII--] I was careful, okay!?? Geez, and you say I'm mothering you!

[sailedfirst]

This is different, dumbass!! [Smacking Ace's head as a finale, before shaking his own dejectedly. He's not the one with suicidal tendencies, man. He's allowed this freakout.] Dammit, it's like your height's the only thing that improved about you.

[hiken_ace]

OI! I've gotten plenty strong! [Shoves your head.] Hell, I made it to the New World! And I've gotten smarter, too. And sure as hell matured.