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Yeah, he showed me. He's definitely cheating, if you ask me.

...I know a secret, though.

Oh? Can I hear it?

...yeah, but...I don't want Zoro to see.

You can tell me in person.

Mmkay!

Hey, hey, I don't have to stay in bed anymore!! I'm FREE!!!

Really? That's excellent. I'm glad to hear it. You should have some of Sanji's eight thousand cookies to celebrate.

Already on it! Did you have any of these?

Heh. So. The secret part makes it a little better, right?

Mmhm. I wanted to have one of each just to try them all, but he made so many kinds that I got tired of cookies after the first few. I don't like a lot of sweet things, anyway, but they're good.

Yes. Yes, it does.

Yeah? Which ones did you get around to, then? Oh, and did you see the cake he made? It was for Zoro, but he only had to eat one piece. ...not that you'd probably like it, either. It's basically amazing, though. If you like chocolate.

I still think me and Sanji could have picked out something WAY better, though.

Ah, the chocolate chip, molasses, peanut butter, macadamia nut...I believe that was it. And yes, I saw the cake. I like chocolate sometimes, but it looks practically sickly sweet.

I liked your kimono idea better.

You should try one of the monster cookies, too. I'm not sure what he did, but they taste EXTRA good this time.

He made me a cake like that for my birthday last year, too! It's GOOD. Really rich though. You definitely need a big glass of milk to finish off a piece!

Well, obviously! I have an eye for these things.

Monster cookies? I don't think I'm familiar.

He made me a cake for my birthday, but it wasn't like that. ...I wonder if he would make pie for the next one.

For kimonos, or humiliation?

They have oatmeal and chocolate chips and stuff in them. They're awesome.

Are you kidding? Of course he'll make you pie!

You be the judge.

...you have a bounty now; did you see? George too. And Michiko.

Monster cookies because they're put together out of all kinds of things, like Frankenstein's monster?

I suppose he will.

It's hard to say. Maybe if you were a woman you would actually dress well.

Yes, I saw.

...maybe? I have no idea. They're good, though. Try one and see what you think.

He loves to make stuff people like, and it'll be your BIRTHDAY, so it's not even a question, seriously.

Once again, there is NOTHING wrong with the way I dress.

...it's pretty big.

I like my theory. Maybe I'll have one the next time I'm in the galley.

Mmhm. Not that I'm especially looking forward to my next birthday.

You keep saying that, and all I hear is this meaningless whining sound.

Yes, it is.

Better hurry though, because they're going fast.

...why not? You're not THAT old.

Hey, YOU started it!! Jerk.

Happy about that?

I'll live. But I do want something to drink anyway, so perhaps I'll go now.

I'm not old for most people, but I am old for me.

♥

Yes, I am.

Grab a couple for me, too?

...that doesn't make any sense. Well, you're...let's see, about twelve years older than me? ...actually, that seems like kind of a lot when you say it like that. Uh. Not that it means you're old. It probably just means I'm young.

That's a heart that means "Yes, you're right Usopp; I love the way you dress. Sorry for being a jerk about it", right?

Figured. I guess it makes sense, though.

Sure. Any others?

What I meant is that a lifetime practitioner of Rokushiki usually lives to be about 45.

Of course, of course.

Well, I did commit treason. And I'm also extremely strong and terrifying.

Chocolate chip and fudge with white chocolate chips would be nice. Since you're offering.

...what? Seriously? ...that can't be right.

Thought so.

...right. Thanks for reminding me.

All right.

It's a good median estimate. It could be as early as 40.

You're higher than four people on the crew and six people with outstanding bounties. Don't have a fit about it like Sanji.

Thanks.

No, I--you never mentioned anything about that before. Anyway. It's probably not right anyway. I doubt it is, that's...

Huh? That isn't--I didn't mean THAT! Like I'd expect to have a higher bounty than YOU.

I haven't? Oh. I'm used to it being common knowledge among people with whom I associate frequently, I suppose. And yes, it is right; there have been studies, not to mention countless examples of anecdotal evidence. I personally had a teacher who lived to be...49, I think, but was crippled at 44.

Then what did you mean? That I shouldn't remind you that I'm strong and terrifying?

...then you should stop doing that Rokushiki stuff!!

You don't really NEED to remind me.