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[justicereigns]

[Smoker's not sure how much he believes any of this, it all could be an elaborate plot by one of the pirate emperors on one of their islands further on the Grand Line, though, he very much doubts any of them would be foolhardy enough to kidnap him, and still leave him a pair of seastone cuffs and his jitte. And if it was Kaidou, there's no way X Drake would leave Smoker running free and unhindered. But any of the Emperors usually felt most secure on their own islands, surrounded by their own people, so it could just be arrogance to sell the illusion. Still, whether fake or not, best to play along for now until he could prove otherwise.]

[And the best way to get information? Was to ask as bluntly as Smoker ever did. You'd be amazed at what pirates would give away if you just asked.]

Three things. [He holds up 3 fingers.] One, where can I get an endless supply of good cigars? [And he means good. And endless. He's smoking two at a time, they'll go quickly.] Secondly, what's the nearest bar? And thirdly, what is there for law enforcement or bounty hunting opportunities around here? [Because if he was kidnapped to play toy hunter for someone....]

[Might as well see what or who they wanted him to hunt, really.]

[And the idea that he might just be announcing to all the criminals that he was coming? Yeah, he knows, he prefers it that way.]

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[Video] Sorry for the driveby but Ireally should go to sleep after this orz;

[enchantressofore]

[ ... Well, this is different.

It sucks being stuck in one place most of the time, but at least it gives her more time to surf the network and find these new posts. She might as well introduce the new people to Genessia as well. ]

There are several bars around all of the cities, though the easiest ones to reach Ihave found are in Fayren, the southern-most city.

As for bounties, from what I have seen most are either released through the news paper or through the Schnee Company, which has buildings set up in each of the five cities. They can also assist you into finding more stable work in law enforcement.

[ Unfortunately she can't answer about the cigars, but she's honestly not sure she even wants to know just what in hell they are anyway. ]

[Video] XDD GO SLEEP!

[justicereigns]

[His eyes narrow. The whole "Schnee" thing makes him nervous. He doesn't recognize it, and if they were setting themselves up as an alternate mafia-style family/corporation, they had a lot of competition just to fight Germa and Capone.]

[But he has to pretend to play along.]

Thanks.

[Their own newspaper too. Elaborate, but not out of the realm of what certain pirates or criminals in power did to keep control.] What's the name of the bars there? In Fayren.

[Video] There I went to sleep. Probably not for long enough but I did it =|;;

[enchantressofore]

Well... There is the Dancing Donner, and the Drunken Monkey. I would say the Donner is a little bit more lively, though both seem to serve equally good drinks. It has been some time since I have been to either of them though.

[ Mostly because she got dragged to the Monkey once by Ace and she doesn't live at the Donner anymore, but it's not like this man needs to know any of that. ]

Is there anything else you would like to know, sir?

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[proud_knight_king]

[Saber can't help but raise am eyebrow at the manner of man showing through the communicator. He looks way too rough, like a thug, and asking for a bar first of all things.

Well she should at least greet thean, which is why he'll see her dressed in her white blouse and blue skirt in a cafe somewhere sipping tea. At least she's looking rather noble while talking to the man.]

There is a Map at the hologram that will help you locate businesses and places to find residence. As to the question of bounty hunting there are some you can find in the newspapers and help deal with unsavory elements ranging from curs to machines to even beasts.

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[justicereigns]

[It doesn't help that he's 1) shirtless, 2) using cigars in place of bullets around his jacket in bandoliers. FWIW: He has a jitte hilt reaching out over the top of his coat near a shoulder, and the tip out near his legs -- which might imply a cop to any time period or world that law enforcement didn't use swords.]

[He gives a a quiet grunt of acknowledgement or maybe even gratitude.]

Is that it? For the bounties I mean.

[Nope, it's way too suspicious for him.]

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[proud_knight_king]

[Sadly for Smoker, Saber isn't from a place where jitte are common and her knowledge of weapons are of Western weapons. So he just looks like a thug to her and it sort of shoes in her body language, still and imperious as she could be.

As far as we are aware that is most of what constitutes bounty hunting. Some others may put up their own bounties, but otherwise it's from various thugs causing trouble.

Law enforcement is mostly through the ruling bodies of each city though the Schnee Corp might look to hire new security with the change in Guardians.

[youfool]

[Sure are a lot of new arrivals to help. Time for this boy scout to shine!]

Jack's Bar and Karaoke Club is about four blocks east, very close to where you are now. As for endless cigars...well, if you could find endless anything, I'd be very impressed. Let me know if you'll take the Club for all it's worth; I'd like to be there if so. [Listening to this guy sing ought to be an experience to remember.]

[justicereigns]

Excellent, thanks. I'll head over there now.

[He's going to last 3 minutes before trying to hang himself. No singing. Especially not publicly. Go quickly to watch his face and misery.]

I only meant endless in the sense that they resupply as quickly as most food stores.

[youfool]

Ah, then Pan's Grocery, like most convenience stores, ought to serve. That'll be on Thistle and 12th, around 15 blocks to the southwest. And you're welcome!

Erm, if you can get in. Most businesses have a "no shirt, no shoes, no service" policy. You're good for half. You can borrow one of mine, if you like.

[orangeoutlaw]

[w o a h

Now there's a face he didn't expect to see again.

He's gotten a lot more scars since that time, too, even though it hadn't been so long ago. A year tops?

Well whatever. Ace is going to hunt him down before Marco finds him and tries to turn him into pulled pork.

Not to save him or anything but just to see what happened to him before his inevitable demise.

So sneaky sneaky Ace is going to hunt and stalk and when he finally catches up will try to sneak up behind him and flick his ear.]

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[justicereigns]

[Ace that was so not smart. ((Although Smoker doesn't know it, but he does secretly appreciate Ace not letting Marco turn him into nesting material; that would suck, kthx.))]

[Smoker just reflexively holds up and knocks back a fist into whatever idiot was dumb enough to get too close to his shoulders.]

[THEN he'll turn his head around to look.]

[.....]

[You're not selling him on this whole "reality" thing, kid.]

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[justicereigns]

[....]

[He doesn't say anything.]

[Just pokes a finger to Ace's forehead to test the solidity.]

[orangeoutlaw]

Oi.

[who the hell did he think he was poking so casually? Have a poke back, asshole]

Got a problem?

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[truesmiles]

I don't think you'll be able to get an endless supply as you would need to actually buy them with money you earn here.

But to do that you need a job, which seems like you mentioned two kinds. However bounties are only once every two weeks, so you would need something more stable. Maybe if your lucky a Guardian might hire you.

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[justicereigns]

Not interested in guarding for hire.

And I didn't mean free cigars, I just meant that there'd be enough to buy and resupplied as regularly as food in most civilized parts of the world.

What kind of other jobs are there?

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[truesmiles]

Well then you really don't have much in terms of the type you are looking for. Only law enforcement is deputy guardians, or a group I put together in everglade, but that doesn't pay an awful lot.

Though you could open your own police force if you wanted, however.

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[charmingdeception]

[She thought she might as well say this because it she had so wanted to.]

Planning on killing yourself with lung problems?

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[justicereigns]

No.

[.... :|]

[That's just... all he says in reply. But he lights up another pair of cigars, carefree as you please.]

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[charmingdeception]

Are you sure. With the amount you want, that would surly kill you. Not that I judge, you can do whatever the hell you want.

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[xuwu]

There are plenty of bounty hunter opportunities, but the targets are so weak it's pitiful.

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[justicereigns]

I take it you bounty hunt as well then?

I wonder what's the purpose of bringing so many here.

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[xuwu]

Here I do, at least. It is one among other things that keeps me occupied.

So many people, or so many with similar interests?

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[tonytonychopper]

[This face.

Forever.

No, he doesn't know he's recording.]

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[justicereigns]

Yo. Doctor.

[POOR CHOPPER.]

[Smoker is considerably scarred and still has some actual bandages on.]

[Bandages that might look handily like Chopper's work no less.]

[ALSO: They might be staying at the same inn oops.]

[Also also: he greeted him as Doctor, not pet reindeer. Progress???????]

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[tonytonychopper]

[MORE OF THIS FACE!!!]

[But then he'll snap out of it. Those bandages look familiar.]

[Cause he's awesome and remembers how he wrapped up Smoker just a day or two ago. Totally one of the brains of the ship.]

Ah...

[And he'll totally go into squint-examination mode. Progress? Maybe? Hopefully? Except Choppers going from OMFGPANIC??? to DIDYOUSTRESSYOURSTITCHES???? DON'T BE ZORO 2.0 SOBBU!!!]

You... wouldn't be leaving Punk Hazard, would you?

[It will be a gloriously awkward crossing of paths! Poor Yukiko...]