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Yeah, okay. Though... Hm.

Well. It'll be okay. Probably.

...let's just talk about something else. Did you know Zoro and Michiko have gone dancing a FEW times? According to him.

Hm what?

Yeah, I knew. I mean - there was the time she actually TAUGHT him. And then me and Lucci met up with them for drinks, but we kinda...took off early. I think they went dancing after that. And then you, me, and him went out, and he and I and her went out, and -- fuck, this has been a busy week.

Eh, never mind. I trust him. And he really HAS been doing good lately, hasn't he? So it probably does help.

He definitely must like her. ...or else he likes DANCING. Either way, I'm kinda surprised.

Good how? You mean with the killing thing? Yeah... I guess if it helps, then it helps. No point questioning it.

Mm... You know, she’s looking for someone, though. Someone important, or else she wouldn’t be stealing a ship to go after them. I think Zoro knows that, so...maybe he just found a new hobby?

Well, yeah. Like, remember how he used to be? He said he felt kinda...on edge all the time, and he needed distraction so he wouldn't think about it? He hasn't been like that for a while. Or else he's just hiding it, but...why would he?

She is? Huh. She never mentioned it to me. ...she told me Zoro wants to Tango, now. That's the one with the rose in your teeth, right? ...of course, he'd probably just use a sword instead.

Well. Most addictions will fade over time when you quit cold turkey. Guess that’s what happened? Anyway, I think he’s plenty distracted by other things these days.

Yeah. I don’t know WHO she’s looking for, just that she’s been looking for awhile. And yep, that's the tango. I think he’s trying that one because it’s different than the samba. The samba has too much...crazy swiveling hip shit. But I can’t see him doing the tango, either, honestly. Seriously, everyone should just learn to swing dance, it’s so much more fun.

Yeah, I guess so. It's good, anyway! Maybe we should like...make him a cake or something. Or a pie, I guess.

...aaand. I should probably stop avoiding him.

Oh. Well, that makes sense, then. Why she wants a boat, and all that. Jeez, do you know all the dances, or what? Is swing hard? What's it like? Do you think George would like it? ...maybe you can show me.

Heh, we'll definitely be having plenty of pie tomorrow. That’s good enough, yeah?

...Yeah, that might be a good idea.

I don’t know all of them. I didn’t know the samba beyond a few basic steps and I don’t know all of the footwork for the tango. I just know the waltz because everyone should know the waltz, and swing because it’s awesome. George-san was pretty good at it last night! There’s not really a whole lot of set moves, you can just kind of do whatever you want with the music...sort of. But yeah, I could show you!

Oh, true. I almost forgot that was tomorrow! ...so. What else are we supposed to do, besides have a lot of food? It's a holiday, right?

Well, he hasn't talked to me EITHER. ...actually, I haven't really seen him around much at all, the past few days.

Still, more dances then I know! Oh, so it's more freestyle, then? That would probably be more fun! When you have to concentrate too much on getting the steps and stuff right, it's kind of distracting, you know? Okay, I want you to show me! Know any other ones that would be fun?

...Hell if I know. Ask George-san, she's our resident Thanksgiving expert.

Ah...I think he's sulking or something. I haven't seen him all that much lately either, to be honest.

It's more like it CAN be freestyle. You can get pretty fancy with the footwork if you know what you’re doing - like me - but you can also just have fun spinning around and shit with your partner. I don’t really know any others, though. At least, not anything that I specifically tried to learn. But I bet I could pick up new stuff easily enough!

Or America. He's gotta know.

Hm.

Sounds fun! It's not too hard to learn, then?

Yeah, true. Ask him, then!

I didn't think it was, no. When do you wanna start?

Okay, I will!

Oh. Whenever. I'm sure you'll be too busy tomorrow, but after that's fine.

Hey Sanji?

I might have time tonight.

...Yeah?

Really? Well. If you have time tonight, that'd be cool.

...need any help with anything in the kitchen? For tomorrow, or..?

I don't necessarily need help, but if you want to join me I don't mind! I can put you on potato duty, heh. Or I can take a break and show you how this dance is done.

...does potato duty mean peeling potatoes? Well, I GUESS I can do that. If you need.

A dance break would be good too, though. What about if we do both?

It does indeed. George-san's helping with pies, Michiko-chan has some drinks she wants to make - hey, did you and Luffy catch those fish? You could help me with those.

Both works! You might wanna find a different pair of shoes, those boots will be a bitch to dance in.

...can't I help with pies, too? That's more fun than peeling potatoes. Oh yeah, the fish! I have them in a bucket out on the lawn deck; I'll get them!!

Ur, okay. What shoes should I wear? I have some sneakers, I guess. Or those fancy ones Lucci got for me, but they're kind of stiff. They pinch a little.

Uh-huh, I see how it is. Take all the fun stuff and leave the chore boy shit for me. Yeah, you can help with pies, dumbass.

Maybe the sneakers? They're not as clunky, at least. I'd say the fancy ones, but eh.

...but peeling potatoes is BORING. I can clean the fish, how about that? AND help with pies.

They'll be okay for learning in.

Alright, alright. Maybe I'll make Zoro do the potatoes.

Yeah, I agree. Better support, too, last thing we need is your falling on your face or something.

Sounds like a plan to me! He likes slicing stuff up anyway.

H-hey! That wouldn't happen anyway! I have the grace of a cat!!

He must, he agreed more easily than I was expecting him to.

Ha, sure. Anyway, I guess we'll start out slow, but remember you're gonna be dancing around a lot more quickly usually.

Or maybe he's just a big fan of potatoes.

Not a problem! That slow stuff gets boring anyway! I've got amazing reflexes, anyway, so it'll be easy!