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[dogs. dogs everywhere. Genessia, Attleton, Nova City, Everglades, Fayren, wherever there is a pound or animal shelter, they've been sprung from them and are now baying through the streets or sleeping on doorsteps or rummaging through trash.

Through Genessia proper though, there is a pack of them, charging through the streets, baying excitedly. In the middle of them is one shirtless hat less pirate, rolling along on a skateboard despite the fact that his hands are cuffed behind him. At intervals, he'll throw back his head and howl as he goes along]

[a little later, he's sitting against a wall, breathless and excited, comm propped between his knees as he grins wildly at the camera though it, dogs sleeping all around him and a pooped pug on his head, snoring upside down with her legs twitching in the air]

Yo! I'm here. I'm back. Anyone got food? Or a key? Marco? Namur? Adela? [his grin widens] Taisa? Come find me. I'm free.

[Locked to whoever is in Namur's apartment]

[at some point, at Namur's apartment, this same certain pirate may be seen sleeping against the outside of the window, as if he was trying to jimmy it open with his teeth and conked out during the attempt]

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They're shelter dogs, dude! That's not really a home, that's just the place where they stay. [he would fold his arms if they weren't currently handcuffed and he's annoyed at this.]

As the word would state, at least these dogs have a roof over their heads even if they lack a permanent home. [He places his hands upon his hips and glares even more. That tail of his is still flickering about in agitation.] Return these strays at once---

[Pause.]

Why are you in binds?

No. [he would give him a rude gesture but he couldn't and it was getting annoying. He cracks his neck from side to side]

What's it to you?

Curiosity. [The ninneko answers with something akin to a smirk upon his lips.]

Why so tight-lipped, friend? Cat got your tongue?

[He's smug.]

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Oh well... [he kicks the skateboard up to rest against his thigh] It's kind of a long story. I was chasing after this guy and got caught by Marines and ended up in jail. [he shrugs and his stomach growls]

Hey, you got any food on you?

[Nao blinks his eyes rapidly once he hears the man's stomach suddenly rumble in protest. It legit startled him enough to make him jump a little. Forgive him, he's on edge for various reasons.]

I...I simply have a few rice balls if that would suffice. [He mutters before taking a step back to unsheathe his sword. It's a really long sword that looks quite remiscent to one of Zoro's katanas. It has a black oriental hilt with a hint of silver to it.] So you're an escaped prisoner? How dishonorable but shan't make judgment.

Turn around. I'll cut you free.

Yeah? Great thanks!

[he grins, then nods]

Okay but this is seastone. It's not going to be easy to cut through. And if you think you're going to scratch my tattoo, I'd rather go somewhere else.

Seastone? [He gives this ruffian a look of mild intrigue.] Is it stronger than cement? If so, then I'm certain the Sword of Takamagahara can cut through.

[He'll have to be careful here. If his hand slips just an inch, this man will be missing an arm.]

It's unfair for me to ask you to trust me but please, trust me.

Okay. [he closes his eyes. He has no idea what it's stronger than...but he'll trust this guy regardless.]

[Once the man complies, Nao gets into stance. He has to put some distance between them because this no ordinary sword. It's a greatsword that is mirrors that of a katana. How in the world Nao managed to claim such a sword is virtually unknown but it may hsve something to do with his bloodline. The Fujiwara Family can trace their roots back to the alleged Gods of Heaven, one such deity being the former God of the Moon.]

I'll be swift. [He murmurs as he falls into intense concentration. The tip of his sword taps the middle part of the cuffs causing a slight vibration to travel along the blade. Nao closes his eyes briefly and grips the sword tightly with both hands. Once the last of the vibration ends, he lifts his sword and quickly cuts through the seastone with mild effort.]

It's much harder than it seemed initally. [Nao mentions as he sheathes his sword. It seems that the ruffian still have both his life an his limbs. That is good.]

I fear you might have bracelets now.

[he visibly relaxes when he can move his hands freely though he still feels like trying to swim through glue. But that's just the seastone]

Thanks. I owe you one. [or maybe two as his stomach growls again] I have some red bills if you want to trade me the onigiri for them?

[Nao visibly relaxes once he manages to free the man. He's just glad that he didn't nick him with that sword. That would've been one hell of a disaster.]

Forgive me but what's a "red bill"? [He says as he offers a small pink and white furoshiki bag that has little white cherryblossoms etched upon it. There's a full box filled with tuna rice balls. It might not be enough to fill the man but still good enough.]

Is that the currency here? I literally washed up ashore.

Yeah it's money. [he hands over a fistful, delicately takes the box out then opens it, dumping all the onigiri into his mouth at once]

Fiff freffy foof ffof foemf foo fiff foo fum. [swallow] You should have some money too. [licks the grains off the inside of the box]

[He takes the money and eyes it strangely for a moment. It looks quite different than the currency he's used to but this should do. When Nao turns his gaze towards the ruffian again, he nearly gasps once the man dumps all of the rice balls into his mouth at once.]

H-How unsightly. [He comments with a slight hint of disgust in his tone. Honestly, man. Chew with your mouth closed!]

Ah, yes! I remember taking everything that came inside of the pod. I'm grateful for the starter money and now for extra bit.

That's great! Did you make those? [he wipes his mouth with his arm and then presents the box back with both hands, bowing deeply] Thank you for the food.

That I did. [He accepts the box back with a slight smile as h bows in return.] While traveling on the road, one doesn't have much luxury. I had to learn how to fix my own food.

[The cat is feeling smug.]

You're welcome but now what what shall you do? Those cuffs need to come off but I hesitate to attempt any further.

Do you have friends here?

You're really good. Hey! If my brother's cook isn't here, you should come be mine! I can get red bills for you somehow.

[he doesn't work because that's icky but he would find a way to pay the guy. Probably bountying]

I think they're still around. If not I'll figure it out. Want to come see the tree house?

[Nao can't help but look a tad surprised at the offer. He has had many odd jobs over the years to support his travels but never in culinary. The closest he ever had was as a server in a teahouse.]

Is that a true offer? I just may consider it. [He says as he neatly wraps up his bento box within its bag.]

A tree house? As in an actual house within a tree? [He never ever seen a tree house before. His people tend to live in ornate homes like most other races.] Well, you've won my curiosity. Lead the way.

Yeah it's great. [he gets on his skateboard] Hop on!

Hop on? [Oh, Nao almost forgot about that skateboard. He gives it a quick glance before stepping onto it cautiously from behind. It's better this way so this guy can see where he's going.]

I trust you don't mind the contact. [He mutters as he hesitantly as he places his arms around the man's torso.] I'm simply not keen on falling.

Nah you won't fall. [he's kind of overpolite but Ace likes him. He waits until they're both balanced before kicking off and moving at an easier pace, the dogs trotting obediently around them. The one on his head farts quietly in the other's general direction. Sorry about that]

Where you from?

[The formalness in his speech and mannerisms is a nod to his noble upbringing. Even though he left the Fujiwara Family years ago, he still acts like a noble. It's an odd quirk of his that he hasn't let go yet.]

I would hope so. [His grip around this kind ruffian tightens a little once they take off. So far so good except for the mutt upon the man's ahead. Nao huffs a little as he glares at the pup. This is why he doesn't like dogs you know.] You're pardoned.

[His attention rests on Ace again.]

Mizugakure. [Nao smiles somewhat.] It's a sleepy village off the White Coast shrouded in mist. Quite tropical during the summers thanks to the rains but rather cold during the winter.

And yourself? You seem like the adventurous type.

[he chuckles a little at the offended tone, but then his smile softens]

Sounds like a peaceful place.

I'm a Whitebeard Pirate, second division commander. I go wherever Pops goes usually so I guess you could say I'm from everywhere. Mostly on the Grand Line. [though not currently but he tries not to think about that too much]

A pirate? [There's a notable hint of awe in his tone.] You don't say? Not too many pirates visited the White Coast. We don't have much in riches but we are rich in resources. Plenty of fish of all colors and sizes.

[The tattoo upon the man's back should've given a way his occupation. Isn't that a skull and cross bones brand? Looks like it.]

Pray forgive me for not asking sooner but what is your name?

Good sake?

[Pops might like it there]

Ace. Yours?

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