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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.]

Comments

[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.

[justicereigns]

Hell no.

That's a stupid rule. Whoever invented it is stupid too.

[>:T]

I'll go somewhere else. [H U F F S!]

[youfool]

Haha, careful, you're practically impugning the whole of civilization, which practically means you may not find one anywhere. [Except some place really skeevy, maybe, but let's not consider that.] What of modesty? What of decency? It's really no trouble; I'm bound to have something in your considerable size.

[justicereigns]

[He's okay with skeevy :|]

[And he just stares.]

[Staaaaaare.]

[Finally an annoyed grunt and he waves his hand.]

Not interested.

[youfool]

[WELL HE SHOULDN'T BE, SHOULD HE MR. JUSTICE]

Hopeless chuckling "Good luck, then, to your half-dressed escapades. Oh! At least, I'm very interested in that sword on your back. Does law enforcement not use guns where you're from?"

[justicereigns]

[NO WAI! Skeevy places are the best for finding prey to hunt!!! If you want to catch tigers, use rabbit trails.]

Thanks.

It's a jitte.

We have guns, but I prefer to catch my prey still alive. Guns don't generally enable that.