Norland thought about it for a moment. He rested his arms on his crossed legs.
"Well, to be completely honest, I have not joined your crew officially like Calgara did. When I first arrived, I did not know why I had come here in the first place. However, I have become good friends with Robin-san, and thus learned what she sought after." He furrowed his brow a bit, his expression still very neutral. "I have no problem telling this to you, Brooke-san. When I was told by Kaku-san what really happened 400 years ago, when I should have died, it angered me greatly." He subconsciously rubbed at his knuckles on his right hand. Though he felt no pain, there were traces of a few scars and healing skin. "Through knowing the true nature of the World Government, I have made a choice." He looked at Brooke a bit more seriously. "I promised to fight alongside my friends, to solve the mystery of the Void Century." He lowered his voice. "I am aware of the consequences for treading such dangerous waters, but I understand why Robin-san so desires to seek the Poneglyphs." He paused for a moment. "I apologize for being so macabre all of a sudden. I am happy that I have made such wonderful friends here, I am forever thankful that I was given a second chance at life. I don't know what I would do if I had to go back. It sounds rather silly, I'm sure." He chuckled softly.
Re: LAWN DECK
"Well, to be completely honest, I have not joined your crew officially like Calgara did. When I first arrived, I did not know why I had come here in the first place. However, I have become good friends with Robin-san, and thus learned what she sought after." He furrowed his brow a bit, his expression still very neutral. "I have no problem telling this to you, Brooke-san. When I was told by Kaku-san what really happened 400 years ago, when I should have died, it angered me greatly." He subconsciously rubbed at his knuckles on his right hand. Though he felt no pain, there were traces of a few scars and healing skin. "Through knowing the true nature of the World Government, I have made a choice." He looked at Brooke a bit more seriously. "I promised to fight alongside my friends, to solve the mystery of the Void Century." He lowered his voice. "I am aware of the consequences for treading such dangerous waters, but I understand why Robin-san so desires to seek the Poneglyphs." He paused for a moment. "I apologize for being so macabre all of a sudden. I am happy that I have made such wonderful friends here, I am forever thankful that I was given a second chance at life. I don't know what I would do if I had to go back. It sounds rather silly, I'm sure." He chuckled softly.