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serving_love) wrote2009-02-01 08:23 pm
serving_love) wrote2009-02-01 08:23 pm
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LOG POST: Sanji and Nami
LOG POST: Sanji and Nami-san!!
Happens during their visit to the Host Club! Today or something. They have a TALK and experience absolutely zero problems finding their way around the ship! >.>
Nami: *outside on the deck of the host club's massive ocean liner getting some fresh air and enjoying the relative peace* *can't help but feel a little sad as she looks out on the horizon and thinks about everyone back on Sunny*
Sanji: *walks out on deck in search of Tamaki, but is quite pleased to see Nami-san by the railing instead* *grins and heads over to her, but pauses for a moment when he sees the look on her face* ... *joins her, smiling softly* Enjoying the breeze, Nami-san?
Nami: *doesn't have to look to know he's there* *merely hums in acknowledgment and continues gazing out at the horizon* Hm.
Sanji: *quiet for a minute, busying himself by lighting up a cigarette and taking a long drag* *exhales slowly, looking down at the water* Are you alright?
Nami: *heaves a small sigh, taking the railing in her hands and leaning back, eyes not leaving the ocean* Think they're ok?
Sanji: Of course. *props his elbows up on the rail, leaning on it* They'll be fine. The others understand, and Luffy...he'll be fine. *sounds a tad bit uncertain about that last part*
Nami: *takes a sideways glance at him after that uncertain tone hits her ears* And what about you?
Sanji: *blinks at her* Me? I'm - great. *looks back at the horizon, frowning slightly*
Nami: *merely lifts an eyebrow as she leans forward and leans against the railing once more*
Sanji: ...Nami-san, I'm sorry I brought all of you out here with me. *says in a rush*
Nami: *eyes widen at his sudden rush to apologize* We all came for our own reasons, Sanji-kun.
Sanji: I know, but if I hadn't felt the need to take off in the first place- *cuts himself off, scowling* Just. I'm sorry. For making this so difficult.
Nami: *brow furrows slightly in concern* You were just upset, Sanji-kun. All of us were.
Sanji: *grumbles* M'still upset.
Nami: ...I know. *looks down solemnly* But so is Luffy.
Sanji: *takes another drag of his smoke* Yeah. I know. *stubs out the cigarette against the railing, flicking the rest into the ocean* Are you hungry or anything? Thirsty? I was gonna ask Tamaki where the hell the kitchen on this thing is.
Nami: Hm? Thirsty? *looks at him thoughtfully for a moment* W-Well, I'm sure we could find it before we found Tamaki anyway...
Sanji: *glances behind them at the rest of the ship* ....Probably. How hard can it be, right? *gives her a slight grin* Should we give it a try?
Nami: ... *heaves a helpless sigh* Sure. How hard can it be.
Sanji: *heads over to one of the doors leading inside the ship* Why the hell they even have a ship this big is beyond me. *holds the door open for Nami-san*
Nami: *walks through* Because he's Tamaki, perhaps?
Sanji: It's completely unnecessary. *finds himself in a hallway that branches off in three different directions* ...Hm. *picks one randomly*
Nami: *follows him blindly, not paying much attention to where he may be leading her* I hope you don't think that looking for the kitchen is gonna distract me from the matter at hand here.
Sanji: *gives her a slightly sheepish look* One might hope... But no, Nami-san is too smart for me! *shoves his hands in his pockets* I can't wrap my mind around it.
Nami: *gives him a very expectant look in the eyes just as he looks at her* About them being friends or the acceptance of the invitation?
Sanji: No... The idea of being on the same crew as them. *comes to the end of the hallway where it branches again* It's more than a little hard to swallow. *goes left*
Nami: *goes too, lalalaa~* I know it is. I think it's a little hard for all of us.
Sanji: *sees some doors at the end of the hallway and gets EXCITED* The thing is, even if Luffy trusts them...it doesn't stop the doubt. As much as I WANT to hope Luffy's right like he usually is. *gets to the doors and throws them open* *ends up in a giant ballroom* ........Huh.
Nami: Ok, yes. Luffy is an idiot. That isn't news. But he's never been wrong when it came to judging one’s character. He wasn't wrong about me was he? *peeks around him at the room* ...nice.
Sanji: ...This isn't the kitchen. *glances up at the huge chandeliers, giving a low whistle* Damn. Wonder if they'll use this for the Valentine's Day party... *looks at Nami* He hasn't been wrong yet, no. But you and Robin-chan and Franky - all completely different circumstances. It's NOT the same.
Nami: *wanders a little further down the hall to the next door* I'm not talking about the circumstances, Sanji-kun. I'm talking about the people. *opens the door to reveal a dim theater with a few rows of comfy seating and a very large screen out in front* Ooo--
Sanji: Alright, the people, then. You worked for Arlong to save your town. Robin-chan did what she had to to survive in a world that turned on her when she was EIGHT. What's Lucci's excuse? *wanders into the theater, looking at all the fancy plush chairs* Nami-san, we could go on a date in here!
Nami: *pops him upside his head once in response* I think you know the answer to that. *drags him back out again and closes the door behind her* And what about Franky? He didn't have an excuse. What he had was a chance to prove himself to us.
Sanji: *pouts a bit, but lets himself get dragged out* A chance he took without ever expecting to join our crew. He helped us because he WANTED to. He was never a bad guy, really - Usopp was fine with him before I even got to the two of them on that train. *leans back against the wall* He's not a good comparison. In fact, he might be the worst to use because he was more betrayed than any of the rest of us by CP9.
Nami: That may be so, but you weren't saying that when we found Usopp and when we found out about our money. *stops in front of him, weight shifted to one leg and her arms crossed over her chest* I know the circumstances are different, Sanji-kun. I've been going through all of this in my head since Luffy's announcement. But no matter how I see it, it all comes back to trusting Luffy in the end. Just like we always have and always will.
Sanji: *crosses his arms, too* CP9 hurt us more than anyone else did. The fights alone - you saw what Chopper went through to defeat them! And then to invite that into our crew, sharing living space and sleeping space, how are any of them supposed to feel safe with that?! I'd trust Luffy with my life, it's THEM I don't trust. *looks away* Their entire JOB was to fool people, Nami-san.
Nami: *reaches out and coaxes Sanji's face back to hers* So was mine, Sanji-kun.
Sanji: *blinks and forces himself not to go all OMG NAMI-SAN IS TOUCHING ME~!!!! on her* ...With all due respect, Nami-san, you didn't fool anybody. Nor did you turn on Luffy and them the way CP9 turned on an entire ISLAND. Your town knew what you were doing, you freed Zoro, AND you saved Usopp. *smiles a bit* Zoro even said you couldn't stand to let one person die in front of you. Do not compare yourself to them.
Nami: *furrows her brow slightly as he speaks, eyes slowly dropping from his to her feet as he goes on* That idiot wasn't supposed to tell you that...
Sanji: He didn't have to. *ducks his head a bit, trying to meet her eyes* I would've known anyway.
Nami: *tries to look frustrated at him, though it may be coming off more as a pout than anything* You're straying from the topic.
Sanji: *huffs, pushing away from the wall so they can start walking again* I don't know what else to say about it. Not like I'm gonna do anything - Luffy made up his mind, to hell with what anyone else thinks.
Nami: *follows after him* I know Luffy can be selfish sometimes but when has he ever given us reason not to trust him?
Sanji: He hasn't. I know that. He's a good judge of character - but that doesn't stop the doubt. If it comes down to it and I have to pick someone to fight alongside during a battle, Lucci'll be my last pick every time. *passes by a staircase, pauses, then backtracks* Maybe it's down there...
Nami: We--AH! *walks right into his back* *slaps a hand to her nose and looks up at him* Don't suddenly stop like that!
Sanji: *turns wide, alarmed eyes to her* Nami-san!!! I'M SORRY! Are you okay?? Let me see! Should we get Chopper???? *flails*
Nami: *just glares at him before going down the stairs, rubbing her poor little nose* I'm fine. *...ouch ;__; *
Sanji: *doesn't believe her, of course* Are you sure, Nami-san?? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you!!! *HOVERS IN A WORRIED WAY*
Nami: *throws up an irritated fist towards his face, other hand still cradling her nose* And now we're even...
Sanji: *staggers back half a step, looking dazed* Ah~ To be hit by one of Nami-san's fists of-- *snaps himself out of it* ....As long as you're okay, Nami-san! *looks around when they reach the bottom of the stairs, heading off in yet another random direction*
Nami: Dork. *looks around too, suddenly realizing she has no idea where she is but ignoring it for the time being* Well I have no idea what to tell you anymore, Sanji-kun, except that Luffy is running on the faith he has in us right now.
Sanji: *sighs* I know. I said I ain't gonna do anything. He wants them on the crew, fine. They're on the crew. *glances at the doors around them* ...Wait, I think these are bedrooms.
Nami: But he won't be happy if you aren't either.
Sanji: *turns around, walking back down the hallway they just came from* Happy? *snorts* I'm ages away from being HAPPY they're joining. *shoots Nami a questioning look* You can't tell me you're exactly thrilled with the idea, either.
Nami: *wasn't expecting him to turn it back around on her* *blinks at him* I-I never said I was...
Sanji: How DO you feel about it? Honestly. *ends up at the staircase again* *figures they might as well try the next lower level if this one is all bedrooms*
Nami: *follows him down the stairs to the next level* *is silent as she tries to turn her thoughts into words* ...
Sanji: *silent too as he waits for her answer* *pushes open the first door he sees at the bottom of the stairs, only to discover it's a bathroom* ...Dammit.
Nami: *stops at the last step, grip tightening slightly on the handle* I-- *swallows before looking towards Sanji with a more determined look than she's used to using with him* I trust Luffy.
Sanji: ... *looks back at her, straightening up at the look on her face* ...We all trust Luffy.
Nami: We can say what we want about all of this but-- aren't we the ones responsible for it in the first place?
Sanji: *furrows his brow* How do you mean?
Nami: Think back, Sanji-kun-- back to when we all agreed to let them have their fight.
Sanji: ...It's not like we knew it'd lead to THIS.
Nami: No one could have known what it was gonna lead to. And it's gone further than any of us could have imagined. Luffy's even gone as far to reintroduce us to each other in hopes that maybe I'd accept him as a person, even just a little.
Sanji: *silent for a moment, wandering down the hall some* And do you?
Nami: *doesn't move as she tries to gather enough courage to answer* ...yes.
Sanji: *freezes* ... *fists his hands up, shoving them into his pockets* What are you looking for me to say, Nami-san.
Nami: I'm not looking for you to say anything-- *finally steps off the staircase and turns toward him* You wanted to know how I feel, so I'll tell you. I haven't forgiven them. I never will. I've even told Luffy that to his face. But before we left, he looked me in the eye and told me that he would never let anything happen to this crew. It was almost like he was making sure that I wasn't the one that hadn't forgotten that.
Sanji: ... *drops his gaze to the floor, letting out a long breath* I know he wouldn't. *looks back up at her* I'm sorry.
Nami: *spares him a small smile* The damage has already been done, Sanji-kun. The way I see it we can remind Luffy why he has faith in all of us or we can disappoint him. And quite frankly, after everything he's done for me, I'd rather spare Rob Lucci and Kaku a chance then ever having to see my captain disappointed.
Sanji: *gets pouty like a three-year-old about to throw a tantrum* Why does this have to be about us not disappointing him?! They were on another crew before this one, you saw how easily they up and left - who's to say it won't happen again?? HE'S the one inviting in people who've done nothing but show they have no problem turning their backs on any ties they've ever made-- *cuts himself off abruptly, pressing a clenched hand to his mouth and looking away angrily* ...Fuck. I just. I don't want to THIS to be the one time he's wrong.
Nami: *brow furrows again as his anger flares* *places a hand on his arm in attempts to calm him down* Hey, I told you, this was just what I was thinking. That doesn't mean you have to have the same opinion. I just...want to help you see it from as many different angles as possible.
Sanji: *deflates a bit at her touch, moving the hand at his mouth to drag it through his hair* ...I appreciate it, Nami-san. I'm - trying. *gives a small, hopeless smile* Just don't want to see that idiot get hurt.
Nami: That's all I ask for. *can feel a pang somewhere in her chest at the very thought of seeing Luffy be hurt* None of us do. But what we're doing right now is hurting him too.
Sanji: Yeah, I know. *rubs the back of his neck* S'why I feel like shit for leaving.
Nami: *feels a small wave of guilt as well* I'm not sure if he completely understands why we did what we did, but he knows we're coming back.
Sanji: I suppose that's the important part. *grins* Made sure to tell him repeatedly that we were.
Nami: *chokes out a tiny laugh* Oh god, me too. It got to the point where the words "WE'RE COMING BACK!" started to lose meaning.
Sanji: *laughs too* As long as he knows. *glances around* ...Nami-san. Do you recognize where we are?
Nami: Hm? *looks around as well, still not knowing why she blindly followed Sanji like an idiot* ...uhm...maybe?
Sanji: Hmm. *would never actually admit he's lost, being a man and all* I think we're supposed to go this way. *points down the hall*
Nami: *wouldn't either as she is a navigator and this is just disgraceful* W-What were we looking for again?
Sanji: *blanks out for a moment* Er... *beams* A co-ed bath?
Nami: *slaps a palm to his forehead before walking off in the direction he was pointing*
Sanji: ...Well we might have been! *strolls along after her*
Nami: No.
Sanji: Maybe we were going to relax in your bedroo-- OH. *snaps* The kitchen!
Nami: *has a fist in the air, ready to hit him again before he remembers* ...oh yeah!
Sanji: *turns at the next corner they come to* They've probably got freaking amazing appliances and stuff. *looks a bit like a kid at Christmas at the thought*
Nami: Now that I think about it, why didn't we just ask for a drink?
Sanji: ... *sheepish* I'm not used to asking other people to get me stuff.
Nami: Yeah. And now we're totally and completely l-- *NAVIGATOR* not lost... *makes it to the end of the corridor and looks around* Maybe, this way?
Sanji: Of course we're not lost! I'm not Zoro. *shifty eyes* This way looks good.
Nami: *turns right* Maybe we're too low. The kitchen should be somewhere close to the dining room, right? And the dining room is above deck... *s-so not lost ;___; *
Sanji: I thought it might've been near the ballroom... Which was a few levels up, you're right. So...where were the stairs again? *definitely, definitely not lost!*
Nami: Back that way. We need to make a left and then a...right, right?
Sanji: ...Sure. *clears his throat, sweeping an arm out in front of him* Ladies first, Nami-san~
Nami: *doesn’t even notice his gesture as she tries to retrace their steps* left, right, right, left, stairs? No, left, right, left, left, stairs...
Sanji: Ah, Nami-san, I think we went down this hallway before. *points down a corridor they totally haven't been down yet*
Nami: *looks down said hallway skeptically* Are you sure...?
Sanji: ...It looks familiar. *looks the same as all the other ones*
Nami: *lifts an eyebrow at him* It looks the same as all the other ones.
Sanji: ... *flushes* .......I'm going to kill Tamaki for getting a ship this big.
Nami: *laughs to herself and goes down the hallway anyway* We'll run into someone eventually.
Sanji: We'll likely run into a CORPSE first. Some other poor, unfortunate soul who got lost down here and could never find his way back up again. *pauses* Not that we're lost.
Nami: We so aren't lost. How could I possibly get lost. *teases* Maybe Mori will find us...
Sanji: *!!!!!!!* He's not going to find us! We don't NEED anyone to find us, we're perfectly fine!! *throws open a random door* See, look! A staircase!! That...is only going......down. *slumps*
Nami: *looks down the staircase* Uh huh...Nice try.
Sanji: *pouts* Your turn.
Nami: *laughs again as she continues down the hall and makes a left* Maybe I can radiate some damsel in distress vibes and he can come rescue us~
Sanji: *goes wibble icon #2 on her* Nami-saaaaan. I'M supposed to rescue you!!
Nami: *sighs* And you're doing a fine job of that, let me tell you.
Sanji: .....This doesn't count!! I - ah, shit. *facepalm* Marimo germs must be contagious, this is getting ridiculous. *looks up and down the hallway*
Nami: *comes around another corner before spotting what they were looking for* Ah-- Sanji-kun! There!
Sanji: *looks up, then grins* ...Nami-san! We found them!! *POSE* I told you I didn't need help~ *hair flip*
Nami: *is already halfway down the hall* Told you I wasn't lost!
Sanji: *blinks, then lets the pose fall and hurries to catch up with her* I knew where we were the whole time, too, of course.
Nami: Oh of course. *makes it to the stairs first* It's ok. Mori's probably waiting for me on the next level. *c-can't help teasing him a little*
Sanji: *glowers* I bet not. I bet HE gets lost on his own ship all the time!
Nami: *races up the stairs* I bet you're just jealous. I bet he already knows this ship like the back of his hand.
Sanji: *chases after her* I'D know it like the back of my hand if I'd been here for more than a day. *harrumphs* And I'm not jealous, Nami-san!! *is totally jealous*
Nami: You're the one that got us not lost in the first place! *gets to the top of the stairs and quickly disappears around the corner*
Sanji: Well if they hadn't built this ship like a goddamn MAZE... *slows down as he trails along behind her* But Nami-san is a navigator~ You'll be able to get us out of here!
Nami: This IS a Suou ship. Maybe YOU could take it up with someone.
Sanji: I never would've bought something this ridiculous in the first place. *pauses in front of a fancy door that looks different from the others, and pushes it open to peek inside* Oh - found it!
Nami: *stops and backtracks* Oh, good! Because now I really am thirsty. *gives him a slap on the back* Good job, Sanji-kun.
Sanji: Thirsty? *pulls back and turns to look at her, beaming and flushed all happy-like* No, I found the co-ed bath! *grins like a loon* Let's check it out!! *makes like he's about to walk further inside*
Nami: *blinks and slumps slightly, a small sigh escaping her* Fine.
Sanji: *pauses* *turns slooowly to look at her, eyes morphing into giant hearts* N-Nami-san wants to check out the co-ed bath with me??? ♥___♥
Nami: *turns on her heel, jaw clenched and eyes shaded over* No! *slaps a palm to his face and pushes him back outside*
Sanji: *STILL HEART-EYED* Ah~ It was a beautiful five-seconds worth of a dream come true, nonetheless!!!
Nami: Dork. *rolls her eyes and continues to push him down the hall, hopefully obscuring his vision enough so that he won't be able to find his way back there*
Sanji: *might not ever be able to get anywhere else on this stupid ship, but will ALWAYS have this one spot memorized for the rest of forever :|||* *snaps out of his dazed state eventually* Are we looking for another staircase, Nami-san?
Nami: *go figure* The stairs or the kitchen or maybe eve-- *reaches for the next doorknob and opens the door only to be greeted by a very familiar bespectacled face* --Ah!
Sanji: Nami-san? *looks around the door and blinks* Oh - Kyouya!
Kyouya: *blinks at the two in front of him, a little surprised to see them* Sanji-san, Nami-san...
Sanji: ...We weren't lost or anything. *blurts out*
Nami: *nods*
Kyouya: I see. *pushes up his glasses* Well, if you're looking for the co-ed bathing facilities, they're dow--
Nami: *waves her arms frantically* asjhfsdakfhdsa!!! *points behind him* Is that an elevator?!
Sanji: *perks up at the word 'co-ed', grinning like a retard again, but smartly doesn't say anything about it* We were looking for the kitchen, will that take us up?
Kyouya: *lips pull into a small smile as he steps back into the elevator* But of course, Sanji-san. I will escort you both there myself.
Sanji: Yeah? Thanks! *turns to smile at Nami* See? I told you I'd get us there!
Nami: *shoots a glare at Sanji* You mean Kyouya's getting us out of here...
Sanji: ... *suddenly very interested in the elevator* I didn't even know you had any of these of this ship, Kyouya!
Kyouya: *presses the button for the correct level* There are several scattered about the ship. This was originally meant for overseas cruises after all and senior citizens could find it troublesome walk up and down so many steps.
Nami: Several? How did we not find any until this one?
Sanji: We found the important things. *clearly thinking of the co-ed bath again*
Nami: We didn't find anything!
Kyouya: Perhaps I should provide everyone with maps.
Sanji: Mm, even that wouldn't help certain nakama of ours.
Nami: *chuckles to herself*
Kyouya: If you are talking about Zoro-san, Usopp-kun and I have already discussed the idea of tracking devices. He, though, did not seem very keen on the idea. *finally reach the right level and motions for them to step out first*
Sanji: *snorts* Ha! That'd be handy. I'm all for it - ignore whatever objections the idiot has. *steps off the elevator after Nami-san*
Nami: Kaoru also suggested a leash. The only problem would be getting a collar on him.
Kyouya: *leads them down a well lit hall before arriving to two huge steel plated doors* The kitchen is right in here.
Sanji: I could get a collar on him. *stops in front of the doors* ...That was really embarrassingly easy to find.
Nami: *shoulders slump* Yeah, no kidding. I'm never following you again.
Kyouya: *holds the door open for his guests* Please, feel free to use whatever you may need.
Sanji: *absently* Thanks, Kyouya - Nami-san, I would've gotten us here EVENTUALLY. Usually I have a sixth sense for where kitchens are-- *stops abruptly, eyes widening as they go through the doors* .......Holy shit.
Nami: *scoffs* Sixth sense... *knows that look* Aha-- I-I'll take it from here, Kyouya...
Sanji: *too distracted to even say bye to Kyouya properly* Nami-san... NAMI-SAN. LOOK!!! *flails, spinning his way further into the kitchen* This is AMAZING. Look how BIG it is!! So much counter space, and these OVENS - the old crap-geezer would KILL for a kitchen like this!!! *like a kid in a candy shop, really, dashing around looking at all the different things*
Nami: *doesn't even know where he finds this energy of his* *slumps onto a stool, elbow resting on one of the gleaming countertops and her head in her hand* ...you really are a really huge dork.
Sanji: *busy pulling open cabinets and drawers and one of the five huge refrigerators, trying to memorize where everything is* What would you like, Nami-san? I can make you ANYTHING. *______*
Nami: *heaves a small sigh, a helpless smile pulling on her lips* Surprise me.
Sanji: *already pulling out various fruit and whatnot* Smoothie sound alright?
Nami: It sounds perfect. Maybe you can surprise the others and make them some too.
Sanji: Assuming we can find our way back to wherever they are. *flashes her a teasing grin, then finds the blender and starts chopping up fruit and throwing it in, along with some other random ingredients* *has her drink ready and in some fancy looking glass with an umbrella toothpick in about two seconds, setting it down in front of her* For you, Nami-swan~
Nami: *gives him a very :\ look* Har har. *looks down at the fancy concoction placed in front of her, very much impressed* Oh, thank you.
Sanji: *beams* *sits down on the stool next to her, taking a drink from his own glass* And thank you for talking with me today, Nami-san!
Nami: *pulls a long sip from her straw, very much appreciative of the refreshing liquid as it makes its way down her throat* I told you already, that's why I came.
Sanji: Mm, well. I really do appreciate it. *stirs his straw absently* I can't... I still don't like that idea. Of having them as nakama - at least not yet, anyway, but. I'll work on it. For Luffy's sake. *smirks* And if they try anything, I'll wring their shitty necks with my bare hands.
Nami: I think that last bit goes without saying. But only I have a chance to fry them.
Sanji: *laughs a bit, grinning* They'd regret it, that's for sure. Turning on us. *stands up, pouring the rest of what he made into various other glasses* So hopefully it'll never come to that. *turns back to Nami* Ready to brave the Let's Find Our Way Around The Ship adventure, part two?
Nami: I have a feeling it'll be easier this time around. *looks at the rest of the glasses* Want some help?
Sanji: ...I don't want to make Nami-san carry things, but - if you don't mind! *loads them onto two trays, offering the one with less glasses to her*
Nami: *takes it carefully and makes her way towards the door* Let's go.
Sanji: HAAIIII, NAMI-SAN!! *follows her!*
END!
Happens during their visit to the Host Club! Today or something. They have a TALK and experience absolutely zero problems finding their way around the ship! >.>
Nami: *outside on the deck of the host club's massive ocean liner getting some fresh air and enjoying the relative peace* *can't help but feel a little sad as she looks out on the horizon and thinks about everyone back on Sunny*
Sanji: *walks out on deck in search of Tamaki, but is quite pleased to see Nami-san by the railing instead* *grins and heads over to her, but pauses for a moment when he sees the look on her face* ... *joins her, smiling softly* Enjoying the breeze, Nami-san?
Nami: *doesn't have to look to know he's there* *merely hums in acknowledgment and continues gazing out at the horizon* Hm.
Sanji: *quiet for a minute, busying himself by lighting up a cigarette and taking a long drag* *exhales slowly, looking down at the water* Are you alright?
Nami: *heaves a small sigh, taking the railing in her hands and leaning back, eyes not leaving the ocean* Think they're ok?
Sanji: Of course. *props his elbows up on the rail, leaning on it* They'll be fine. The others understand, and Luffy...he'll be fine. *sounds a tad bit uncertain about that last part*
Nami: *takes a sideways glance at him after that uncertain tone hits her ears* And what about you?
Sanji: *blinks at her* Me? I'm - great. *looks back at the horizon, frowning slightly*
Nami: *merely lifts an eyebrow as she leans forward and leans against the railing once more*
Sanji: ...Nami-san, I'm sorry I brought all of you out here with me. *says in a rush*
Nami: *eyes widen at his sudden rush to apologize* We all came for our own reasons, Sanji-kun.
Sanji: I know, but if I hadn't felt the need to take off in the first place- *cuts himself off, scowling* Just. I'm sorry. For making this so difficult.
Nami: *brow furrows slightly in concern* You were just upset, Sanji-kun. All of us were.
Sanji: *grumbles* M'still upset.
Nami: ...I know. *looks down solemnly* But so is Luffy.
Sanji: *takes another drag of his smoke* Yeah. I know. *stubs out the cigarette against the railing, flicking the rest into the ocean* Are you hungry or anything? Thirsty? I was gonna ask Tamaki where the hell the kitchen on this thing is.
Nami: Hm? Thirsty? *looks at him thoughtfully for a moment* W-Well, I'm sure we could find it before we found Tamaki anyway...
Sanji: *glances behind them at the rest of the ship* ....Probably. How hard can it be, right? *gives her a slight grin* Should we give it a try?
Nami: ... *heaves a helpless sigh* Sure. How hard can it be.
Sanji: *heads over to one of the doors leading inside the ship* Why the hell they even have a ship this big is beyond me. *holds the door open for Nami-san*
Nami: *walks through* Because he's Tamaki, perhaps?
Sanji: It's completely unnecessary. *finds himself in a hallway that branches off in three different directions* ...Hm. *picks one randomly*
Nami: *follows him blindly, not paying much attention to where he may be leading her* I hope you don't think that looking for the kitchen is gonna distract me from the matter at hand here.
Sanji: *gives her a slightly sheepish look* One might hope... But no, Nami-san is too smart for me! *shoves his hands in his pockets* I can't wrap my mind around it.
Nami: *gives him a very expectant look in the eyes just as he looks at her* About them being friends or the acceptance of the invitation?
Sanji: No... The idea of being on the same crew as them. *comes to the end of the hallway where it branches again* It's more than a little hard to swallow. *goes left*
Nami: *goes too, lalalaa~* I know it is. I think it's a little hard for all of us.
Sanji: *sees some doors at the end of the hallway and gets EXCITED* The thing is, even if Luffy trusts them...it doesn't stop the doubt. As much as I WANT to hope Luffy's right like he usually is. *gets to the doors and throws them open* *ends up in a giant ballroom* ........Huh.
Nami: Ok, yes. Luffy is an idiot. That isn't news. But he's never been wrong when it came to judging one’s character. He wasn't wrong about me was he? *peeks around him at the room* ...nice.
Sanji: ...This isn't the kitchen. *glances up at the huge chandeliers, giving a low whistle* Damn. Wonder if they'll use this for the Valentine's Day party... *looks at Nami* He hasn't been wrong yet, no. But you and Robin-chan and Franky - all completely different circumstances. It's NOT the same.
Nami: *wanders a little further down the hall to the next door* I'm not talking about the circumstances, Sanji-kun. I'm talking about the people. *opens the door to reveal a dim theater with a few rows of comfy seating and a very large screen out in front* Ooo--
Sanji: Alright, the people, then. You worked for Arlong to save your town. Robin-chan did what she had to to survive in a world that turned on her when she was EIGHT. What's Lucci's excuse? *wanders into the theater, looking at all the fancy plush chairs* Nami-san, we could go on a date in here!
Nami: *pops him upside his head once in response* I think you know the answer to that. *drags him back out again and closes the door behind her* And what about Franky? He didn't have an excuse. What he had was a chance to prove himself to us.
Sanji: *pouts a bit, but lets himself get dragged out* A chance he took without ever expecting to join our crew. He helped us because he WANTED to. He was never a bad guy, really - Usopp was fine with him before I even got to the two of them on that train. *leans back against the wall* He's not a good comparison. In fact, he might be the worst to use because he was more betrayed than any of the rest of us by CP9.
Nami: That may be so, but you weren't saying that when we found Usopp and when we found out about our money. *stops in front of him, weight shifted to one leg and her arms crossed over her chest* I know the circumstances are different, Sanji-kun. I've been going through all of this in my head since Luffy's announcement. But no matter how I see it, it all comes back to trusting Luffy in the end. Just like we always have and always will.
Sanji: *crosses his arms, too* CP9 hurt us more than anyone else did. The fights alone - you saw what Chopper went through to defeat them! And then to invite that into our crew, sharing living space and sleeping space, how are any of them supposed to feel safe with that?! I'd trust Luffy with my life, it's THEM I don't trust. *looks away* Their entire JOB was to fool people, Nami-san.
Nami: *reaches out and coaxes Sanji's face back to hers* So was mine, Sanji-kun.
Sanji: *blinks and forces himself not to go all OMG NAMI-SAN IS TOUCHING ME~!!!! on her* ...With all due respect, Nami-san, you didn't fool anybody. Nor did you turn on Luffy and them the way CP9 turned on an entire ISLAND. Your town knew what you were doing, you freed Zoro, AND you saved Usopp. *smiles a bit* Zoro even said you couldn't stand to let one person die in front of you. Do not compare yourself to them.
Nami: *furrows her brow slightly as he speaks, eyes slowly dropping from his to her feet as he goes on* That idiot wasn't supposed to tell you that...
Sanji: He didn't have to. *ducks his head a bit, trying to meet her eyes* I would've known anyway.
Nami: *tries to look frustrated at him, though it may be coming off more as a pout than anything* You're straying from the topic.
Sanji: *huffs, pushing away from the wall so they can start walking again* I don't know what else to say about it. Not like I'm gonna do anything - Luffy made up his mind, to hell with what anyone else thinks.
Nami: *follows after him* I know Luffy can be selfish sometimes but when has he ever given us reason not to trust him?
Sanji: He hasn't. I know that. He's a good judge of character - but that doesn't stop the doubt. If it comes down to it and I have to pick someone to fight alongside during a battle, Lucci'll be my last pick every time. *passes by a staircase, pauses, then backtracks* Maybe it's down there...
Nami: We--AH! *walks right into his back* *slaps a hand to her nose and looks up at him* Don't suddenly stop like that!
Sanji: *turns wide, alarmed eyes to her* Nami-san!!! I'M SORRY! Are you okay?? Let me see! Should we get Chopper???? *flails*
Nami: *just glares at him before going down the stairs, rubbing her poor little nose* I'm fine. *...ouch ;__; *
Sanji: *doesn't believe her, of course* Are you sure, Nami-san?? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you!!! *HOVERS IN A WORRIED WAY*
Nami: *throws up an irritated fist towards his face, other hand still cradling her nose* And now we're even...
Sanji: *staggers back half a step, looking dazed* Ah~ To be hit by one of Nami-san's fists of-- *snaps himself out of it* ....As long as you're okay, Nami-san! *looks around when they reach the bottom of the stairs, heading off in yet another random direction*
Nami: Dork. *looks around too, suddenly realizing she has no idea where she is but ignoring it for the time being* Well I have no idea what to tell you anymore, Sanji-kun, except that Luffy is running on the faith he has in us right now.
Sanji: *sighs* I know. I said I ain't gonna do anything. He wants them on the crew, fine. They're on the crew. *glances at the doors around them* ...Wait, I think these are bedrooms.
Nami: But he won't be happy if you aren't either.
Sanji: *turns around, walking back down the hallway they just came from* Happy? *snorts* I'm ages away from being HAPPY they're joining. *shoots Nami a questioning look* You can't tell me you're exactly thrilled with the idea, either.
Nami: *wasn't expecting him to turn it back around on her* *blinks at him* I-I never said I was...
Sanji: How DO you feel about it? Honestly. *ends up at the staircase again* *figures they might as well try the next lower level if this one is all bedrooms*
Nami: *follows him down the stairs to the next level* *is silent as she tries to turn her thoughts into words* ...
Sanji: *silent too as he waits for her answer* *pushes open the first door he sees at the bottom of the stairs, only to discover it's a bathroom* ...Dammit.
Nami: *stops at the last step, grip tightening slightly on the handle* I-- *swallows before looking towards Sanji with a more determined look than she's used to using with him* I trust Luffy.
Sanji: ... *looks back at her, straightening up at the look on her face* ...We all trust Luffy.
Nami: We can say what we want about all of this but-- aren't we the ones responsible for it in the first place?
Sanji: *furrows his brow* How do you mean?
Nami: Think back, Sanji-kun-- back to when we all agreed to let them have their fight.
Sanji: ...It's not like we knew it'd lead to THIS.
Nami: No one could have known what it was gonna lead to. And it's gone further than any of us could have imagined. Luffy's even gone as far to reintroduce us to each other in hopes that maybe I'd accept him as a person, even just a little.
Sanji: *silent for a moment, wandering down the hall some* And do you?
Nami: *doesn't move as she tries to gather enough courage to answer* ...yes.
Sanji: *freezes* ... *fists his hands up, shoving them into his pockets* What are you looking for me to say, Nami-san.
Nami: I'm not looking for you to say anything-- *finally steps off the staircase and turns toward him* You wanted to know how I feel, so I'll tell you. I haven't forgiven them. I never will. I've even told Luffy that to his face. But before we left, he looked me in the eye and told me that he would never let anything happen to this crew. It was almost like he was making sure that I wasn't the one that hadn't forgotten that.
Sanji: ... *drops his gaze to the floor, letting out a long breath* I know he wouldn't. *looks back up at her* I'm sorry.
Nami: *spares him a small smile* The damage has already been done, Sanji-kun. The way I see it we can remind Luffy why he has faith in all of us or we can disappoint him. And quite frankly, after everything he's done for me, I'd rather spare Rob Lucci and Kaku a chance then ever having to see my captain disappointed.
Sanji: *gets pouty like a three-year-old about to throw a tantrum* Why does this have to be about us not disappointing him?! They were on another crew before this one, you saw how easily they up and left - who's to say it won't happen again?? HE'S the one inviting in people who've done nothing but show they have no problem turning their backs on any ties they've ever made-- *cuts himself off abruptly, pressing a clenched hand to his mouth and looking away angrily* ...Fuck. I just. I don't want to THIS to be the one time he's wrong.
Nami: *brow furrows again as his anger flares* *places a hand on his arm in attempts to calm him down* Hey, I told you, this was just what I was thinking. That doesn't mean you have to have the same opinion. I just...want to help you see it from as many different angles as possible.
Sanji: *deflates a bit at her touch, moving the hand at his mouth to drag it through his hair* ...I appreciate it, Nami-san. I'm - trying. *gives a small, hopeless smile* Just don't want to see that idiot get hurt.
Nami: That's all I ask for. *can feel a pang somewhere in her chest at the very thought of seeing Luffy be hurt* None of us do. But what we're doing right now is hurting him too.
Sanji: Yeah, I know. *rubs the back of his neck* S'why I feel like shit for leaving.
Nami: *feels a small wave of guilt as well* I'm not sure if he completely understands why we did what we did, but he knows we're coming back.
Sanji: I suppose that's the important part. *grins* Made sure to tell him repeatedly that we were.
Nami: *chokes out a tiny laugh* Oh god, me too. It got to the point where the words "WE'RE COMING BACK!" started to lose meaning.
Sanji: *laughs too* As long as he knows. *glances around* ...Nami-san. Do you recognize where we are?
Nami: Hm? *looks around as well, still not knowing why she blindly followed Sanji like an idiot* ...uhm...maybe?
Sanji: Hmm. *would never actually admit he's lost, being a man and all* I think we're supposed to go this way. *points down the hall*
Nami: *wouldn't either as she is a navigator and this is just disgraceful* W-What were we looking for again?
Sanji: *blanks out for a moment* Er... *beams* A co-ed bath?
Nami: *slaps a palm to his forehead before walking off in the direction he was pointing*
Sanji: ...Well we might have been! *strolls along after her*
Nami: No.
Sanji: Maybe we were going to relax in your bedroo-- OH. *snaps* The kitchen!
Nami: *has a fist in the air, ready to hit him again before he remembers* ...oh yeah!
Sanji: *turns at the next corner they come to* They've probably got freaking amazing appliances and stuff. *looks a bit like a kid at Christmas at the thought*
Nami: Now that I think about it, why didn't we just ask for a drink?
Sanji: ... *sheepish* I'm not used to asking other people to get me stuff.
Nami: Yeah. And now we're totally and completely l-- *NAVIGATOR* not lost... *makes it to the end of the corridor and looks around* Maybe, this way?
Sanji: Of course we're not lost! I'm not Zoro. *shifty eyes* This way looks good.
Nami: *turns right* Maybe we're too low. The kitchen should be somewhere close to the dining room, right? And the dining room is above deck... *s-so not lost ;___; *
Sanji: I thought it might've been near the ballroom... Which was a few levels up, you're right. So...where were the stairs again? *definitely, definitely not lost!*
Nami: Back that way. We need to make a left and then a...right, right?
Sanji: ...Sure. *clears his throat, sweeping an arm out in front of him* Ladies first, Nami-san~
Nami: *doesn’t even notice his gesture as she tries to retrace their steps* left, right, right, left, stairs? No, left, right, left, left, stairs...
Sanji: Ah, Nami-san, I think we went down this hallway before. *points down a corridor they totally haven't been down yet*
Nami: *looks down said hallway skeptically* Are you sure...?
Sanji: ...It looks familiar. *looks the same as all the other ones*
Nami: *lifts an eyebrow at him* It looks the same as all the other ones.
Sanji: ... *flushes* .......I'm going to kill Tamaki for getting a ship this big.
Nami: *laughs to herself and goes down the hallway anyway* We'll run into someone eventually.
Sanji: We'll likely run into a CORPSE first. Some other poor, unfortunate soul who got lost down here and could never find his way back up again. *pauses* Not that we're lost.
Nami: We so aren't lost. How could I possibly get lost. *teases* Maybe Mori will find us...
Sanji: *!!!!!!!* He's not going to find us! We don't NEED anyone to find us, we're perfectly fine!! *throws open a random door* See, look! A staircase!! That...is only going......down. *slumps*
Nami: *looks down the staircase* Uh huh...Nice try.
Sanji: *pouts* Your turn.
Nami: *laughs again as she continues down the hall and makes a left* Maybe I can radiate some damsel in distress vibes and he can come rescue us~
Sanji: *goes wibble icon #2 on her* Nami-saaaaan. I'M supposed to rescue you!!
Nami: *sighs* And you're doing a fine job of that, let me tell you.
Sanji: .....This doesn't count!! I - ah, shit. *facepalm* Marimo germs must be contagious, this is getting ridiculous. *looks up and down the hallway*
Nami: *comes around another corner before spotting what they were looking for* Ah-- Sanji-kun! There!
Sanji: *looks up, then grins* ...Nami-san! We found them!! *POSE* I told you I didn't need help~ *hair flip*
Nami: *is already halfway down the hall* Told you I wasn't lost!
Sanji: *blinks, then lets the pose fall and hurries to catch up with her* I knew where we were the whole time, too, of course.
Nami: Oh of course. *makes it to the stairs first* It's ok. Mori's probably waiting for me on the next level. *c-can't help teasing him a little*
Sanji: *glowers* I bet not. I bet HE gets lost on his own ship all the time!
Nami: *races up the stairs* I bet you're just jealous. I bet he already knows this ship like the back of his hand.
Sanji: *chases after her* I'D know it like the back of my hand if I'd been here for more than a day. *harrumphs* And I'm not jealous, Nami-san!! *is totally jealous*
Nami: You're the one that got us not lost in the first place! *gets to the top of the stairs and quickly disappears around the corner*
Sanji: Well if they hadn't built this ship like a goddamn MAZE... *slows down as he trails along behind her* But Nami-san is a navigator~ You'll be able to get us out of here!
Nami: This IS a Suou ship. Maybe YOU could take it up with someone.
Sanji: I never would've bought something this ridiculous in the first place. *pauses in front of a fancy door that looks different from the others, and pushes it open to peek inside* Oh - found it!
Nami: *stops and backtracks* Oh, good! Because now I really am thirsty. *gives him a slap on the back* Good job, Sanji-kun.
Sanji: Thirsty? *pulls back and turns to look at her, beaming and flushed all happy-like* No, I found the co-ed bath! *grins like a loon* Let's check it out!! *makes like he's about to walk further inside*
Nami: *blinks and slumps slightly, a small sigh escaping her* Fine.
Sanji: *pauses* *turns slooowly to look at her, eyes morphing into giant hearts* N-Nami-san wants to check out the co-ed bath with me??? ♥___♥
Nami: *turns on her heel, jaw clenched and eyes shaded over* No! *slaps a palm to his face and pushes him back outside*
Sanji: *STILL HEART-EYED* Ah~ It was a beautiful five-seconds worth of a dream come true, nonetheless!!!
Nami: Dork. *rolls her eyes and continues to push him down the hall, hopefully obscuring his vision enough so that he won't be able to find his way back there*
Sanji: *might not ever be able to get anywhere else on this stupid ship, but will ALWAYS have this one spot memorized for the rest of forever :|||* *snaps out of his dazed state eventually* Are we looking for another staircase, Nami-san?
Nami: *go figure* The stairs or the kitchen or maybe eve-- *reaches for the next doorknob and opens the door only to be greeted by a very familiar bespectacled face* --Ah!
Sanji: Nami-san? *looks around the door and blinks* Oh - Kyouya!
Kyouya: *blinks at the two in front of him, a little surprised to see them* Sanji-san, Nami-san...
Sanji: ...We weren't lost or anything. *blurts out*
Nami: *nods*
Kyouya: I see. *pushes up his glasses* Well, if you're looking for the co-ed bathing facilities, they're dow--
Nami: *waves her arms frantically* asjhfsdakfhdsa!!! *points behind him* Is that an elevator?!
Sanji: *perks up at the word 'co-ed', grinning like a retard again, but smartly doesn't say anything about it* We were looking for the kitchen, will that take us up?
Kyouya: *lips pull into a small smile as he steps back into the elevator* But of course, Sanji-san. I will escort you both there myself.
Sanji: Yeah? Thanks! *turns to smile at Nami* See? I told you I'd get us there!
Nami: *shoots a glare at Sanji* You mean Kyouya's getting us out of here...
Sanji: ... *suddenly very interested in the elevator* I didn't even know you had any of these of this ship, Kyouya!
Kyouya: *presses the button for the correct level* There are several scattered about the ship. This was originally meant for overseas cruises after all and senior citizens could find it troublesome walk up and down so many steps.
Nami: Several? How did we not find any until this one?
Sanji: We found the important things. *clearly thinking of the co-ed bath again*
Nami: We didn't find anything!
Kyouya: Perhaps I should provide everyone with maps.
Sanji: Mm, even that wouldn't help certain nakama of ours.
Nami: *chuckles to herself*
Kyouya: If you are talking about Zoro-san, Usopp-kun and I have already discussed the idea of tracking devices. He, though, did not seem very keen on the idea. *finally reach the right level and motions for them to step out first*
Sanji: *snorts* Ha! That'd be handy. I'm all for it - ignore whatever objections the idiot has. *steps off the elevator after Nami-san*
Nami: Kaoru also suggested a leash. The only problem would be getting a collar on him.
Kyouya: *leads them down a well lit hall before arriving to two huge steel plated doors* The kitchen is right in here.
Sanji: I could get a collar on him. *stops in front of the doors* ...That was really embarrassingly easy to find.
Nami: *shoulders slump* Yeah, no kidding. I'm never following you again.
Kyouya: *holds the door open for his guests* Please, feel free to use whatever you may need.
Sanji: *absently* Thanks, Kyouya - Nami-san, I would've gotten us here EVENTUALLY. Usually I have a sixth sense for where kitchens are-- *stops abruptly, eyes widening as they go through the doors* .......Holy shit.
Nami: *scoffs* Sixth sense... *knows that look* Aha-- I-I'll take it from here, Kyouya...
Sanji: *too distracted to even say bye to Kyouya properly* Nami-san... NAMI-SAN. LOOK!!! *flails, spinning his way further into the kitchen* This is AMAZING. Look how BIG it is!! So much counter space, and these OVENS - the old crap-geezer would KILL for a kitchen like this!!! *like a kid in a candy shop, really, dashing around looking at all the different things*
Nami: *doesn't even know where he finds this energy of his* *slumps onto a stool, elbow resting on one of the gleaming countertops and her head in her hand* ...you really are a really huge dork.
Sanji: *busy pulling open cabinets and drawers and one of the five huge refrigerators, trying to memorize where everything is* What would you like, Nami-san? I can make you ANYTHING. *______*
Nami: *heaves a small sigh, a helpless smile pulling on her lips* Surprise me.
Sanji: *already pulling out various fruit and whatnot* Smoothie sound alright?
Nami: It sounds perfect. Maybe you can surprise the others and make them some too.
Sanji: Assuming we can find our way back to wherever they are. *flashes her a teasing grin, then finds the blender and starts chopping up fruit and throwing it in, along with some other random ingredients* *has her drink ready and in some fancy looking glass with an umbrella toothpick in about two seconds, setting it down in front of her* For you, Nami-swan~
Nami: *gives him a very :\ look* Har har. *looks down at the fancy concoction placed in front of her, very much impressed* Oh, thank you.
Sanji: *beams* *sits down on the stool next to her, taking a drink from his own glass* And thank you for talking with me today, Nami-san!
Nami: *pulls a long sip from her straw, very much appreciative of the refreshing liquid as it makes its way down her throat* I told you already, that's why I came.
Sanji: Mm, well. I really do appreciate it. *stirs his straw absently* I can't... I still don't like that idea. Of having them as nakama - at least not yet, anyway, but. I'll work on it. For Luffy's sake. *smirks* And if they try anything, I'll wring their shitty necks with my bare hands.
Nami: I think that last bit goes without saying. But only I have a chance to fry them.
Sanji: *laughs a bit, grinning* They'd regret it, that's for sure. Turning on us. *stands up, pouring the rest of what he made into various other glasses* So hopefully it'll never come to that. *turns back to Nami* Ready to brave the Let's Find Our Way Around The Ship adventure, part two?
Nami: I have a feeling it'll be easier this time around. *looks at the rest of the glasses* Want some help?
Sanji: ...I don't want to make Nami-san carry things, but - if you don't mind! *loads them onto two trays, offering the one with less glasses to her*
Nami: *takes it carefully and makes her way towards the door* Let's go.
Sanji: HAAIIII, NAMI-SAN!! *follows her!*
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Though I would love the Straw Hats to become Hosts forever, it still breaks my heart if they ever split up. *FLASHBACKS TO WATER 7 AND ARLONG ARCS*
Exactly.
As for them getting lost, that is their OWN fault! There are several maps with arrows that say YOU ARE HERE!!
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Sanji: Oh - found it!
Nami: *stops and backtracks* Oh, good! Because now I really am thirsty. *gives him a slap on the back* Good job, Sanji-kun.
Sanji: Thirsty? *pulls back and turns to look at her, beaming and flushed all happy-like* No, I found the co-ed bath!
I wonder if Luffy has any idea how much anguish he's causing. >_>
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I love this *__*
Yes, Sanji probably could get him into a collar because Zoro's an idiot. BUT IF YOU TRY IT HELL KILL YOU.