genessia | 13: Routine - Open Action, Multiple Locations (August 7th)

A. Garden Park, Genessia

[ Phew. It's actually harder than she initially thought.

While looking through a magazine weighed down by a single shoe, Adela is on a blanket in garden park doing assorted yoga poses -- whatever she can manage. By the time she's done she flops onto the blanket, looking up at the patches of sky beneath the tree she's under while she takes a break.

Maybe she shouldn't be out and about so soon after the rather unfortunate encounter she had the other day, but at the same time she doesn't want to let that kind of experience rule her life.

... Maybe she'll keep laying down for a bit longer though, it's kind of relaxing and it's cool enough under the tree. No one's bothering her either, so what's the harm? ]

B. Sycamore Cycles, Genessia

[ Of course, there is always work to be done. Even if she has relative freedom with the hours she works, she does still need to do so.

Even if, today, she's working on a rather personal project; a motorcycle for her own use, one that can be functional with one leg. Balance might be a little harder for her, but it's still in the planning stages at least.

Meaning that Adela is writing down notes about how she wants it to work and how to try and help it function properly, entirely focused on her task instead of watching for anyone who might think of dropping by and taking a look at the products sold. ]

C. Docks, Fayren

[ Something else she's seemed to pick up from Smoker is the desire to fish. Or, well, to at least try fishing.

With some diced chum in a bucket next to her, Adela is sitting at the edge of one of the docks (with her chair parked beside her), a simple fishing pole in hand as she just watches the ocean and waits. There really isn't a better place for her to fish at the moment, and although Fayren has lost a lot of its appeal to her she does still like returning to the simpler town from time to time. It's still familiar enough to be a comfort.

The sun's starting to set though, maybe she should head home soon... But, she wants to at least catch something, even if it's too small to eat. That and quiet moments like this are starting to feel harder and harder to come by. Maybe she'll be allowed this at least. ]

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He explained that one when I hit him with it once.

[ Sheepish grin. She's not really proud of herself over that one considering that it apparently really hurts too. ]

I am aware of it, and that it is something my magic cannot change in any way. Unless I were to try and slice it in half with a sword anyway, and even then...

[She can't help but giggle. Sorry Smoker, the thought of Adela smacking you with your own jitte is amazing.]

Even then, it wouldn't be likely to be effective.

But back to the point, there are many reasons they're called 'Devil Fruits.' I'm sure there are more I don't even know of.

Well, the potential for evil is no reason to judge someone who would never use said potential. At least, that is how I see it.

[ Not going to mention that it'd be hypocritical of her if she didn't, but Tashigi likely already knows considering what she's already told her, right? Maybe. ]

So Law's devil fruit allows him to practice medicine more effectively and he uses it for such?

I agree, completely.

As for Trafalgar... that's one thing he's used his fruit for, yes. To great effect.

He's also used it for less savory purposes.

Such as the 'mind switching'?

That's one example. He made his name recently by using it to turn in the still-beating hearts of other pirates to the Navy.

He told me about that personally.

It... Might seem strange for me to say to you, but I cannot help seeing him as an honest man - even if he is an unsavoury sort. He does not strike me as the type who would do that sort of thing without reason. As Smoker has once told me... Those who mask their intent are far more fearsome.

It... it doesn't seem so strange.

[Her voice is quiet, like she's afraid to say it to even herself.]

I agree with you. I think I could work for him without fear. It's just difficult to accept.

[ She looks to Tashigi then, taking a moment before smiling softly for the elder. ]

I cannot say if it will be easy or not, but from what Smoker has told me of you, you have more than enough determination to carry you through regardless Miss Tashigi.

[That gets a smile, as well as a blush from her.]

Well, with high praise like that, I feel silly for worrying.

Thank you, Adela. I always feel good after spending time with you.

[ It's Adela's turn to blush, and she can't help feeling a little pleased regardless even if she can't bring herself to meet the others' eye. ]

I... I am happy to hear you say that, Miss Tashigi. I can say I return the sentiment as well.

Just Tashigi is fine. I'm not that much older than you - at least, I think I'm not.

Well, you do not appear to be so, that is true.

[ She nods, knowing that there's no polite way to ask for an age so she can at least give Tashigi her own and let her make the judgement call. ]

My seventeenth birthday passed in the middle of April - the middle of spring. I am aware that I can appear to be much younger than that, unfortunately...

Good thing I know that appearances can be deceiving. I'm sure it's an inconvenience at times though.

I've had twenty three birthdays, so that only puts me six ahead of you. Hardly much of a gap, especially compared to Smoker.

I know what you mean. I would say it is safe to assume that he is possibly old enough to be my father.

[ She laughs a little, SORRY SMOKER BUT YOU'RE OLD ]

You are right in thinking that it is not so much of a gap, at any rate.

You're right, he probably is. Though I can't really picture Smoker tucking a child in at night, hovering over them with all those cigars.

[The mental image makes her giggle - especially when she tries to picture him changing a diaper.]

[ She can't help laughing with Tashigi, the mental image seeming just as ridiculous to her ~~though it is also super cute~~. ]

Perhaps not, but even if he refuses to admit to it he does at least have the caring personality required, if nothing else.

No... you're absolutely right about that. It's one of the things about him I admire.

[She sighs wistfully, thinking of her time with the Vice Admiral]

He has a lot of good qualities, even if he tries to hide them.

He is not very good at hiding them, no matter how he might try. At least, not from those he honestly cares for.

[ Adela sighs as well, calming down and looking out to the park again. ]

I am not certain if he would say so to your face... But I feel he has been happier since your arrival as well, Miss Tashigi -- I mean Tashigi.

[ That's going to take getting used to... ]

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You're absolutely right.

He would never say that to my face.

[She giggles again before sighing happily.]

And what about you? I think we both know he adores having you around.

... I like to think he does, even if he might not say. I am glad to have him though.

I know he does. I haven't known him as long as I have to not notice these things.

[ She can't help the warm expression on her face, nodding to show that she's heard Tashigi and content with falling silent then. ]

[[OoC: Good place to end? ]]