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[orangeoutlaw]

[he's hanging out in Genessia. He's been gone for a while. Dreaming. But now he's back. And not happy. And not ready to go anywhere close to what might be considered home. Wherever that is now. In any case he's sitting on a roof somewhere in Genessia, absently burning matches one by one. He even takes the time to light them the normal way.]

Who wants to cause some trouble?

[and he means big trouble. Shit stirring trouble. Trouble that will get everyone watching]

Come find me.

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[enchantressofore]

What makes you think I am not going to ask Smoker for the same?

[ She sighs because what she's about to say... It's hard. She can't help leaning back, rubbing the back of her neck but... Well... ]

... You have also proven that I was foolish to keep secrets from you. To not trust that you would take the truth of what happened to me well. I know it is not much, but I want to put more trust in you as my friend, Ace. I understand if it is too much to ask, after that.

[orangeoutlaw]

People keep shit from me all the time. [he knows it] And they do it because I fly off the handle and fuck everything up for them. It's fine if you thought I would, because I probably would. [he can't even say now he can stop himself from killing him when he's beating his face in]

You don't have to make it up to me. And you really won't like if it I help you get stronger. You might even hate me in the end. The only way to get stronger is to show no mercy.

[enchantressofore]

[ In spite of herself she laughs, shaking her head at him before smiling, a real and genuine one for the first time in their conversation. ]

If you are worried that I would hate you for that, then you do not need to be. Perhaps you are stronger a person than I am used to fighting, but I am no stranger to not being shown mercy even by my own family. I can think of no greater accomplishment than being able to keep up with you honestly.

[orangeoutlaw]

[he looks at her, hooks his foot around the chair leg and knocks it out from under her, then steals her drink]

[enchantressofore]

[ He's stealing an empty glass from her then unless someone refilled it at some point

Adela can't help the startled yelp when she hits the floor, and it takes her a second to look at him again in her confusion as she gets back to her feet. What in the world was that for?? ]

[orangeoutlaw]

[maybe he only stole it to make a point. Though when she gets up he gives her a challenging look. So he did that. What's she going to do about it?]

[enchantressofore]

[ ... Oh she gets it now. Nehra he can be a prick at times can't he?

Then again, so can she. Without saying a word she picks her chair back up, taking a breath as if to try and calm down and avoid a burst of temper. The real question was if Ace would notice the little tendril of metal coming from her leg to wrap around the leg of his own chair.

If not, well, he's about to get retribution in kind to what he's shown her. ]

[orangeoutlaw]

[he yelps as his chair is yanked over. But remains in the same position as he lands on the floor, glass in his hand. After a moment he folds one leg over the other and folds his arms, holding the glass between his teeth]

You have strong feet.

[he looks at her from under the hat]

But it will be like that, only worse. I won't let up on you. I used to push Luffy down ravines you know.

[enchantressofore]

Then I will have to simply remain on my toes, will I not?

[ It doesn't tell her if she was right or wrong. It doesn't stop the question of her actions from weighing on her, but even so she can't help feeling at least a little good about this. Maybe that's why she can be playful enough to flip Ace's hat off of his head briefly. ]

[orangeoutlaw]

[he doesn't really like it. he doesn't like this situation. He wishes she would go with Smoker but he wants to help her]

Fine. We'll start next week. [he gets up and sets the chair back up] I'll bring you your weapon. You can take the dog if you like but don't expect to come back for a while.

[enchantressofore]

[ That's surprising, and it shows to her face. He means to... Oh, they're leaving. She's leaving, again...

She seems more solemn when she nods, going back to her own seat and leaning a bit forward on the table. ]

As much as I dislike the idea, it would probably be wise for Ash to join us and learn how to fight as well. He is large enough to start holding his own well enough.

[ She'll have to at least tell Smoker and Tashigi where she's going this time. Maybe not specifically, but if they know what she's doing it probably won't be a problem. It'll be hard, but she's sure of this. ]

I suppose I will be learning with something other than a sword then?

[orangeoutlaw]

You'll be learning how to survive.

[which is a different kind of strength. The base of all strength maybe. Sometimes you just need to know where to bite and how hard to hold on when everything else has failed.

Anyway... he lays some money on the table. He's done with this place and it's uniformed waiters and he wants to punch them in the mouth just because of that. Better get going before he can]

Just make sure Smoker knows so he doesn't come stalking.

[enchantressofore]

I was planning to.

[ She nods, though that is definitely different than anything she's done before. She gets to her feet as well, feeling like they've been there long enough even if it's not for the same reasons as Ace. She pauses and takes a breath, taking a moment to brace herself.

Before she approaches and hugs him tightly. ]

Thank you.

[ For helping her? For listening? For respecting her wishes? Who even knows, she doesn't. She's glad that Ace is there, glad beyond words. Part of liking him does still hurt, but... Well, that particular pain isn't one she's regretting at least. ]

[orangeoutlaw]

[he's really not in the mood for hugs. He's almost repulsed by them. But he'll let her hang on for a moment or two before disengaging]

Don't thank me. I'm just doing it to keep you safe. Also because if it happens again I won't turn beck, even if you say so.

[he will murder them, he means. Without hesitation]

[enchantressofore]

That is why I should thank you. And I would not stop you, then. Not if it happened again.

[ She can't help feeling off though, when he pulls away like that... Just what has happened for him to act like that? It feels strange to think that, for whatever reason, he just feels... Cold, for some reason.

It's bothering her, but at the moment she's not sure she has the courage to ask, not with what they've just been talking about. ]

[orangeoutlaw]

Good.

[but it'll be his job to make sure she doesn't need him. That she can stand on her own whatever she faces. But he has to do things first. Foremost, find something to punch, repeatedly]

See you later.