Nostalgiaween is early for a muse

[ohara_native]

Oh? This is where you've moved me to?

We haven't spoken in some time, Miss Mundane. I confess I missed your antics, in particular when you had placed me among others. Of course the ever growing number within the confines of this headspace of yours is entertaining.

It would be presumptuous of me to assume you wished to send me on an adventure again, would it not? After all, there is so very much you have missed and if you tried to catch up now you might never be seen again. Will you stop eating and sleeping and waste away to nothing for this grand goal, I wonder?

Maa, it's quite all right. I enjoyed my adventures, and the history of collected cultures in your head is enough to tide me, for now...

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[mikangirl]

Long time no see.

[ohara_native]

Likewise, Nami dear. How have you been?

[mikangirl]

Not too bad, I guess. Still stuck in Luceti. Though I did get to go home for a while! [...before her mun dragged her all the way back. Sob.]

[ohara_native]

Everyone is still alive? That's pleasant news- I wondered if those scientists might not have dissected everyone by now.

How was your trip?

[mikangirl]

So far so good. They're jerks, but none of us have died so far. [Which is largely because it's one of the few things they can actually accomplish, but there you go.]

It was ...educational. I think I'm two years ahead of you now. By appearances anyway. [Your hair's shorter like she remembers it.] But you'll be happy to know we're all still well. We were on our way to Fishman Island.

[ohara_native]

I'm glad to hear it.

[ A nod, thoughtful at that. ]

Yes, My young mundane has been distressingly neglicent as far as keeping up to date on our adventures lately. She desires sleep more than knowledge, I'm afraid. Of course I didn't fear for an instant that anything truly terrible had happened any of you. [ Only somewhat terrible, Robin? jeez. ]

[mikangirl]

Oh, naturally.

...I guess that means you don't know what's coming up either, then? In your future, I mean. [Muns often like to hint, but...]

[poking his head in here, too!]

[spiral_brow]

[Hello, Nami! Have an enthusiastic wave!] Hello, Nami-swan~! ♥ I trust you are doing okay? ♥

:D

[mikangirl]

Sanji-kun! I'm doing fine.

Well, mostly.

[spiral_brow]

[Cue instant concern!] Mostly?! What's troubling you, Nami-san? Are you in any danger!? Is there anything I can do to help? Damn it, I'm so useless, here...

[mikangirl]

[Whoa whoa whoa--] It's okay, relax! I'm not on my own there; I've got Luffy and Robin. [Well, a different Robin. These places confuse her so much.] Really, it's nothing terrible.

[spiral_brow]

[Sanji couldn't help fretting, though... and he pouted a little, feeling useless but knowing there was nothing he could do to help.] Well... I'm sure between your and Robin-chan's wonderful intelligence... and the shitty rubber's insane strength, you'll deal with whatever's troubling you. I've got faith in you, Nami-san! I just can't help but worry, you know?

[mikangirl]

I know. [She knows very well. e_e Really, she shouldn't have said anything.] How about you? Things sorted out where you are yet?

[spiral_brow]

[That probably would have been the better idea, Nami. Ah well. Sanji chuckled ruefully at the question, and nodded.] Yeah. Got stuck as a kid for a week, but thankfully nothing too embarassing, or bad happened during that time. It was almost a relief, to have such a harmless storm.

[mikangirl]

Being a kid does seem to be one of the lighter things they do in places like this. Hopefully you can have some time to get back to normal now.

[spiral_brow]

At least it's mostly harmless... and all of us affected by the storm lost most of our memories of the event, too... Which is a bit of a shame, but... [he shrugged] I'm taking some time to return home, and see to the end of the Skypeia adventure... mostly because my mun has felt rather scatterbrained lately, and couldn't focus on tags. [He grinned sheepishly.] Which is also why my reply is so late, so please forgive me, Nami-san. Things look to be improving, now.

[mikangirl]

Hey, no worries. Skypeia again, huh? [She grins lightly.] Thanks in advance.

[spiral_brow]

[Sanji chuckled roughly.] Well, mun wanted to at least get me through that... plus she wanted to get me to a relatively "safe" point in our timeline so I could show one of my... friends in Nautilus our world. Ahh... some of the "Ascended" can travel to worlds other than their own; that's part of their powers, and duties. [He paused, then gained a rather flat expression.] That, and mun thought it'd be funny for me to show back up in Nautilus, all wrapped in bandages, just in time for Halloween. That's going to influence the mini-event later on this month.

[He perked up a bit at her gratitude, and started to wiggle happily.] Does that mean I save Nami-swan from a dire fate? Do I get rewarded for my efforts~? ♥

[mikangirl]

[See, this is why offering you gratitude is such a risky thing.]

You get a thank you.

...oh, and you get fried again. But I'm sure you don't mind.

[spiral_brow]

Your gratitude is reward enough!

Well, I've found that out. My mun's brought me back, all wrapped up... [He gets down on one knee.] I would take a thousand lightning bolts for you, Nami-swan~! ♥

[mikangirl]

Just the two will do. Any more and Luffy will probably have to find himself a new cook, your brain will be so fried.

[This is carefully disguised concern, okay.]

[spiral_brow]

[Sanji stood back up, brushing off his jacket.] You would need an army of cooks to keep up with Luffy's appetite. [He grinned slyly.] I would never dream of putting that sort of pressure, of such a huge crew, on your shoulders, Nami-swan.

[That's his way of saying he'll be careful. At least until Thriller Bark.]

[mikangirl]

See that you don't. I'm pretty sure the crew can't afford the amount I'd charge for meals.

[spiral_brow]

[Sanji laughed, brightly, at that.] Ahh... but my fair Nami-swan deserves every Beli she can get from those uncouth louts. Robin-chan excepted, of course.

[spiral_brow]

Robin-chwaaaan~! ♥ How wonderful it is to see your elegant beauty again! A breath of heaven! ♥

[ohara_native]

[ And an indulgent smile for you, Sanji! ]

Hello, Sanji-san. You're looking well - your mun hasn't tortured you too terribly I trust?

[spiral_brow]

[Sanji swoons happily at the smile, hearts popping into the air.]

Ahh... nothing too harsh, Robin-chwaaan~! ♥ It's nothing I can't cope with, at the least! I pray that your mun has been gentle with you?

[ohara_native]

[ Heehee. ]

That is wonderful news to hear, Sanji-san. As for my own Mundane - I suppose she has been kind enough, and she allows me to entertain myself. Sadly being confined in one place this way is rather boring, compared to our adventures.

[spiral_brow]

[Well, he wouldn't upset Robin with any of the harder times... and everything did end up all right in the end, so... no harm, no foul? He offered Robin a reassuring smile, then a rough chuckle.] Nearly anything would seem boring in comparison, I think, Robin-chan.

[frostythesnowpheasant]

... Enjoying a peaceful life for once, Nico Robin?

[ohara_native]

[ FFFFFu... uh. She frowns slightly. ]

It is a pleasant change from the alternative... [ You know. Being hunted for existing and everything. Though she missed the excitement from her travels - ah well. ]

[frostythesnowpheasant]

I can imagine.

[WELP here they are. He doesn't really know why his mun insists on throwing him at Strawhats because... surprise! They don't have a very good working relationship! But it keeps on happening, and he keeps on having these awkward non-conversations who are only made worse now by the fact, that, well...]

No need for concern, by the way. You've little to fear from me, these days.