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...He's not going to do anything.

I know, I KNOW!

I just dunno what I'm supposed to-- It's not really fair to be MAD at him about it, you know? And I...don't think I am, exactly. ...maybe a little. And maybe not MAD, really, just...why'd he even have to tell her at all?? THAT'S what she was upset about, right? Something like that...he should've KNOWN that--

He should've just...kept it to himself.

I dunno, I think I'd be a little pissed at him if I were you. I kind of was anyway - told him so, too, and for exactly that reason. He had fucking spectacular timing, considering you guys had just... Well. I know it's not his fault. Shit just happens sometimes, you can't help what you feel. But telling her was...out of line. I don't know what he expected, is all. And now it's got HER all messed up...

To be fair, though, Ace was the one who told him he should tell her. Don't know where the logic in that was, but...I don't think Lucci is real experienced with this sort of thing, anyway.

...Actually, sometimes I'm not sure he really knows the difference between friendship, love, and lust at all.

I mostly meant it's not fair to be mad at him for the way he...feels.

...but I think I kinda am, anyway. A little. Anyway...I DEFINITELY don't think he should've said anything to her about it! Because now I bet she feels really weird and maybe even kinda...guilty? And it's not fair to her at all! I mean, it sucks that he feels like that without being able to do anything about it, but now he's dragging George into it too, and she doesn't deserve that. And...neither do I. It's like he decided if he was gonna be miserable, he might as well take us along for the ride, and that just. It SUCKS.

You know, I'd even feel BAD for him if it was anyone ELSE. But it's not like I can root for him with the way things are. I guess all he can do is...hope that it fades away sooner than later, right?

...how'd ACE know about it? And why would Lucci listen to him?? Ace gives HORRIBLE advice; even I can see that!

Hm. Maybe not exactly. I mean...there was that thing with Luffy, too. But apparently he got over that. Right?

Yeah well, like he can't help what he feels, you can't either.

...I don’t think that’s what he meant to do. I don’t wanna make up excuses for him, but. Maybe he just thought that if he told her, he’d be able to...move past it or something. It just happened to get...really complicated. And George-san's not really making it easier.

Mm, that's what I told him. I said someone getting hurt was pretty much unavoidable at this point, and while I don't want it to be him, I also really, REALLY do. So he's just gonna have to sort it out, I guess. And yeah, hope it fades. Not like there's another option.

Ha, jesus, hell if I know. Both George-san and Lucci talk to him about this sort of shit, even though he's kind of an idiot. Fuck knows what he was thinking.

Yeah, that's actually what I was thinking of. Think about it, it's not like he's used to having actual friends, right? This is all new to him. And so here comes Luffy who somehow convinces him to become nakama, and Lucci goes and falls in love with him - I think he could just be confused. Or not know how to really...identify what it is he feels. Possibly. Or maybe I'm totally wrong, because what do I know.

...I guess.

Yeah, I didn't mean literally. It's just...that's kinda how it feels right now, you know? Anyway, what is George supposed to do to make it easier? She can't...not TALK to him; he's her friend, too.

...

JEEZ, Ace. ...I kinda wonder if he'd still let me get in that free shot. I kind of feel like it right now. Ugh. I guess it's not fair to blame HIM either, though.

Right? The thing with Luffy was...I don't really know WHAT it was. But...I think that makes sense. What you're saying.

Honestly, I'm really not sure what George-san is supposed to do. I don't know what any of you guys are supposed to do.

...?

Heh, you might as well take it. Especially if he's offering. He kinda deserves it a bit, even if he was only trying to help.

Yeah, I'd mention all that to him, but I feel like that'd be the most awkward conversation of all time.

Yeaaah. It's kind of a mess.

...nothing.

Well. TECHNICALLY he offered way back when he kissed George that time. I dunno. It was weird. I didn't want to HIT him. I wasn't mad, you know. More confused than anything else. At first, at least.

I dunno. There are definitely some ones lately that probably rank up there too.

Little bit, yeah.

...See, now you're doing it.

Ahh. Well, you've got a reason NOW, at least. Does the offer still stand? There's probably a shelf life on shit like that.

For you maybe.

Mmhmm.

...maybe it's just contagious.

I'm not sure. But I think I might ask.

Well, OBVIOUSLY. ...you were involved in half of them, though.

Are you just saying that, or are you evading saying what this nothing actually is?

I'd back you up, man.

Ha... Yeah, sorry about that.

...well. I stopped saying the thing I was GONNA say, because I figured that was just me worrying too much over nothing and you'd just get fed up and then...it kinda turned out to be NOT THAT FAR FROM THE TRUTH. So...you know. THAT'S awesome.

Of course, it doesn't help much since he's not even AROUND right now.

Whatever. It doesn't seem like a big deal right now.

...Ah. Right. I'm sorry.

We'll just invite him back for a big banquet or something. He'll be here in half a second if he learns there's free food.

...No, I guess not.

Eh. Not your fault.

I actually already...kind of mentioned it to him, and he seems...weirdly accepting about it. He knew WHY without me even saying anything, too.

Still.

...Yeah, I see that. What the fuck, when did I say he was the worst friend ever??

I dunno. I was gonna ask you about that, actually.

Probably has something to do with that time eight million years ago when he made out with George-san. He can't still be stuck on that.

...it's Ace. I'd say it's possible.

Did you REALLY tell him he was the worst friend ever?

I'm...pretty sure I didn't use all those words exactly. He was just annoying me with the way he was acting about the whole thing. Like how he was EXPECTING people to be mad at him and thought that you might be upset, and yet he did it anyway. It was just...shitty.

Yeah, that's the time when he...kept trying to get me to punch him.

...I don't know, Sanji. What would you do if you were me?

Hey, I already told you to punch him.

I didn't mean THAT.

...I still think I might, though.

...Oh, you just mean in general?

Yeah, pretty much.

If I were you... Well, I'd still punch Ace, for one.

And then I guess I'd go to bed. Sleep for a good eight hours. Wake up and eat the fucking fantastic breakfast the cook on my ship made.

...And then move on.

The three of you are acting like this is doomsday in the making, and I know it fucking sucks, but it's not the end of the world. At least everything's out in the open now so you can just DEAL with it. You're only eighteen, Usopp, and there are people way older than you getting their hearts broken everyday. That's life. I know it seems like this big huge thing right now, but that's only until the next big huge thing comes along.

George-san loves you. Alright? She loves you. She may have feelings for Lucci and he'll probably always be her best friend, but it's you she's staying with. She's happy with you. And Lucci...will learn to live with that and he'll be fine. He's gotten through worse, this is just...a different experience for him altogether. But maybe it's one he needed to have.

So it might take awhile, but I think all of you will be okay. Nothing's ever really as bad as it feels at the time. Trust me.

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