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[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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I'm not touching it. [leans away.] You don't want it? Give it to someone else. It's yours.

[so take that. Monetary revenge at its finest]

No way.

[Puts it back on the table, he's not going to touch it.]

What's got you all ticked off suddenly anyway? Getting caught or is this your way of picking the fight you didn't want to have outdoors?

Ace?

[ Her voice sounds foreign even to her right now. Her tone is hesitant, almost timid because she really isn't sure of how else to approach it. What should she ask? How should she ask it? What even triggered this in Ace anyway, she thought he was all right when Smoker caught him but...

Is it because of her agreeing with Smoker? But he didn't have a problem with that way of thinking from her before, so why now? ]

[that tone hurts.

But in the end it was fine playing with her when it was just her. He could temper things a little. But with Smoker? He's not going to be anything but what he is and in the long run she's going to get hurt anyway.

So better sooner than later.

And completely ignoring Smoker because fuck you die, he tilts his hat a little]

See you around, kid.

[Rolls his eyes, debates throwing the comm at Ace's head.]

Stupid....

[Growl.]

I'm not taking your friend away from you, idiot!

[Dumps the comm on Ace and storms out, hackles raised, whatever, he needs a smoke... :|]

[Yes he's already smoking, he needs MORE smoke.]

[ Unfortunately, Adela seems to have disconnected for the time being. Who knows if it's because she doesn't want to ask in front of Smoker or because of feeling like she's at fault. Sure, Adela knows, but she's the only one.

Well, one last bitter thought to herself is that she doesn't have to worry too much about that conversation with Marco anymore...

Damn it. What did she even do? ]

[he frowns at it. It's for the best.

Damnit he wants to go home.

But he sucks it up and walks out, taking the comm with him.]

Don't lose this, stupid. You need it.

[tosses it to Smoker and keeps on going]

[Grabs Ace from behind with a chokehold on the red beads.]

Be a man, and stop trying to push away people who care about you, asshole. [PUTS THE COMM BACK IN ACE'S HANDS. HE IS NOT GOING TO LET IT GO UNTIL YOU APOLOGIZE AND CHEER HER BACK STUPID. >:|]

Go to hell. [he will use fire to get away from Smoker if he can but won't hold the comm either]

[Shoves the comm in his pocket and glares at Ace. He wants to punch him, but it won't do anything.]

At least explain yourself. You once told me that fighting wasn't inevitable between us and that only fighting because I'm a marine and you're a pirate, was stupid. Have you changed your mind about that?

[he;s not going to have a heart to heart in the middle of the street with your stupid ass.

But... There is one thing]

You know who I am.

[and everything that entails]

[Just regards him coolly.]

Is there a beach around here? Where do you go fishing?

I know you, Portgas. She doesn't. You won't be protecting anyone, yourself or her, by pushing her away.

Fuck off.

[Smoker doesn't get it. He doesn't expect Smoker to get it. Also he fishes just about anywhere and he's not sure why Smoker is asking. Either way it doesn't matter.]

You should keep an eye on her though. She's a good kid.

[and he knows you will]

[Punches Ace in the back of his head.]

I'm not you. I told you, I'm not stealing your friend from you, so you better start treating her right. I was serious, I like her. She reminds me of my second in command. So quit hurting her feelings with your pretend noble act, and act like a real man instead.

Fuck you I'll do what I want.

[he's also not going to argue about it. it wasn't about being a man or not. It wasn't even about Smoker stealing her. Smoker couldn't steal anyone from him. But letting go was something else altogether.]

Don't steal my lines punk. [Flicks Ace's forehead.]

I didn't think you'd start acting like a noble. [Because he KNOWS it'll piss Ace off the most.] I guess us law enforcer types are too ordinary for the exceptional pirates of the world, huh?

Can't even let others outside of your class like you, because then your friends might look down on us, huh? Is that it?

[Falls into a fighting stance again, in case he needs it.]

[he doesn't take offense really because he knows what he's talking about but Smoker clearly doesn't. In fact Ace isn't even sure what Smoker's talking about except for something clearly bothering him.

As for why he's even talking about it, Ace isn't sure except maybe... Is it possible...?]

Are you lonely or something?

[does he just...really want a friend?]

What?

[You've confused him. Congratulations though, you completely derailed him from his train of thought.]

What what?

[he's confused too, so, you know]

Go get a dog or something. [or hang out with Red. Or something. It's healthier than weird friendships with pirates. Really]

Portgas, I'm not trying to befriend you, jackass.

I was trying to insult your pride so you'd stop being a jerk to your own friend. [He's dropped all pretense of bluffing now because fuck it, he knows your brother and grandfather, blunt is the way to go.]

[oh was that it? laame. He was kind of looking forward to it too]

It's not your business.

[Sidelong glance.]

If I did befriend you, could I tell you to stop sabotaging yourself?

[... Oh wait :| That would require befriending a pirate. Even a dead one.]

[If his pride refuses to let Ace pay for him, just quadruple it on the friendship thing.]

Don't befriend me for a stupid reason like that.

[especially since he can't figure out why the hell Smoker would want to]

Don't you have any pride as a Marine?

[Flicks him in the forehead.]

Don't tell me what to do.

[GOD THAT ANNOYS HIM SO MUCH IT MAKES HIM WANT TO BEFRIEND ACE JUST OUT OF SPITE.]

[AND HE KNOWS HE DOESN'T WANT TO DO THAT.]

[Not really.]

Of course I have my pride as a marine, but my justice is more important.

[leans away from that flick]

Well I don't give a damn about your justice. [except for admiring the strength of his conviction] So save it.

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