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It seems... it's been hot...

[it's not easy to tell, honestly. But it also means he doesn't have a problem with that]

As an ice ice man, I'm willing to visit anyone's business, residence or picnic in order to cool things down for a negotiable price. [and ice crackles over his skin as he shows off the validity of his ability]

Ah... also...

[He holds up a tiny white dog that, small anyway, looks almost like a mouse in his large hands]

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Ah... what do you think it is...entirely?

[her dog comes sniffing up at his chair and seems to want to pee on it. He is not sure but would very quietly dissuade the creature from doing so if it follows through]

It may just be this place. It has its problems, of course, but generally... It is...

... Was, quite peaceful.

[ Before she can sink too deep into that train of thought she can see what Ash is doing and sticks her fingers in her mouth, then whistling loudly to get his attention. ]

Ash! Heel!

[ The puppy perks and whines, his ears flattening before he obediently comes back to Adela's side, where she pets him and the dog seems happier again as Adela reaches for a bag on the work-bench. ]

Good boy! Let me get a treat for you...

Was quite peaceful? [he detaches his own dog from the chair and pets it with a finger. It is almost too small to be believed... or perhaps he's just too large]

... The simplest way to put it is that, when I arrived here, I had two legs to stand on. As you can likely tell, that is no longer the case.

[ Frown... But she will give Ash the promised treat when the dog whines at her with a soft apology to said dog. ]

I suppose there are those who are cruel no matter which world you hail from.

I see...

[his sympathies, but she seems to have powered past it and beyond need of such sentiments so he continues]

And what happened to this cruel person?

Still loose, I hate to say. He disappeared without a trace afterwards, and so far as I know no one has seen him since.

Hmm. [he pets his dog carefully] The security around here doesn't seem to be...ideal.

I would not be so quick to blame security. If he were an ordinary man, this would not have happened - not to so many so quickly.

[ She frowns at the desk again, not really able to meet Kuzan's eyes. ]

That man... Battler. He used magic like none I had ever seen before. I have magic of my own, and that effectively made any tool he wished to use worthless against me. Even so... I still stood no chance. I could not bring harm to him, could not force him to release me, and could not stop him from doing what he wished to me. He did not use any blade to cut my leg... He tore it away with his bare hands and his magic.

[ She's shivering, though Kuzan can probably deduce that it has nothing to do with the cold. ]

I was not the only one he brought harm to. There were several others, all of whom he made helpless and managed to capture without notice before it was too late. It is not something an ordinary mad man could do.

[he hears. It is not an uncommon problem in his own world. And yet he finds the response lacking. Disappeared is unacceptable. If he resurfaces is there any way truly to combat him?]

And yet I heard there were some law enforcement agents of one of these worlds which was equipped to deal with magic users. Outliers do happen I suppose, but at the same time I am not confident in their ability to prevent another incident.

Well, whatever is done, I hope it is done soon. I think what I would like to see most is for him to be unable to hurt anyone else again, even if some part of me would wish to see him hurt or worse for what he has done.

There is nothing wrong with seeking justice... Though the results are never enough it seems like.

[for there's always another threat. A bigger threat. Someone stronger. Someone crueler. It was a never ending battle, not toward peace but toward stability. And yet how could that even be achieved when the force of justice itself had become so cruel and cold?]

And other times it seems to create more problems than it solves. [who can really see the true course of the world or if any good is being done]

Well you do what you can... [he is mostly talking to himself and realizes this] Ma, well, hopefully should he return there will be a greater force to welcome him.

Honestly he could be executed and most would not see it as enough. That is why I would rather see to it that he never hurts anyone else. Nothing can take away what pain he has already caused, but seeing him unable to do so again would be enough.

[ She'll turn back to Kuzan then, sighing and shaking her head. ]

Nevermind that, perhaps we should talk about your bicycle? Provided we have the parts here, I could even show you the initial construction if you wish.

Mm well, cruelty begets cruelty. [does that mean execution is kinder? No... Some rehabilitation is possible, but if the threat is too great do you quash it out or risk more problems? Can an infant be born free of the sins of their parents? It's troubling that he still doesn't have a direct answer]

Ah, yes, I'd like to see it. [anything to change the topic really]

Well, it will take some time to properly install a basket for your dog, but...

[ She's a little eager to show off, if only because she wants to see if he'll have as drastic a reaction as Smoker and Ace. Probably not, but still.

So don't mind all of the metal parts starting to float out of their places, and she'll turn to look at Kuzan thoughtfully before trying to build the frame for a bicycle that's a good height for him. Not to mention strong enough to support that height and be able to balance properly, hm...

Don't mind the parts seamlessly fusing together like it's nothing either, no welding torches required. ]

[not so much from him sadly. He has seen a variety of Devil Fruit powers and this doesn't look very different from them. But he is interested so he will watch.]

Perhaps the basket could have a lid as well in case of rain.

[more pets for the puppy]

You're quite skilled.

Well, I have not been at this as long as working in the forge, but I suppose my magic does take at least some skill to handle.

[ Smile smile, maybe a pleased flush. At least it seems like her mind isn't on the previous topic at all anymore. ]

I normally would not do work like this, but it is nice as an option every once in a while. It does help with some repairs that would otherwise be either intensely difficult or impossible to complete as well.

The basket will take a bit longer, mostly to put together so that it is comfortable for your dog. A lid for the rain can be done for it as well.

Much appreciated...

[he nods, mildly surprised at how handy she is despite having seen it for himself]

I think I would try to recruit you were you from our home. [scratches his dog belly]

Would you ever consider such a thing?

I think my uncle would throw a fit if he heard you saying that.

[ Her smile weakens however, and she looks down to Ash before petting him again. ]

The last thing he wanted was to see me becoming used for only my magic. If I am being honest and I had the choice, I just might - I do intend to become a master blacksmith, but I cannot say the adventure of sailing on the sea is unappealing in the least, nor is the prospect of helping protect those who need it. That is what the Marines do, is it not?

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