malnosso | [Voice/Locked to Luceti Inhabitants]

Oh ho! My, it's been some time, hasn't it?

As I'm sure you've all noticed, things have been going so smoothly. Hm, well, for you anyway. Things have been so busy here! I'd forget my hat were it not on my head. Oh, but yes, I do believe we'll have your population down to half in no time. Exceptionally good luck all around. Ah ha! If only I could take all the credit for myself.

Now then, I believe there was another order of business I had to- aha, here we are. Yes, the calculations have been run and we've determined a final list for who will be participating in the coming battle. You will all be scheduled to depart on the 25th, by your calendar. Hm, that should give you all a week to prepare. Very short notice, I do hope you can all forgive me! My, things have been so busy here. I had to replace my secretary after she too vanished.

I have the list for you here. I do believe that should be everyone. Why, with such fine and cunning fellows being sent, this 'Third Party' won't stand a chance. Best of luck to everyone! You have my eternal gratitude for volunteering yourselves such as you have.

Yes, I do believe we should all celebrate with a bit of tea once those rude fellows have been run off. Aha, but I don't suppose anyone has heard anymore from this mysterious "ANI" woman? I think we'd get along splendidly, given the chance.

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[Poor Bil will regard this even later, busy such that he is.]

Ah, yes. Much longer, I should say. We weren't nearly so fortunate the first time around.

I can't quite say that that fills me with much confidence!

No? I'm afraid I can't do anything for that! But we can't just send anyone to any battle.

Then am I to believe that this list wasn't just made up at random? I, for one, am hardly the better choice for your war in comparison to certain members of my own crew - and they are not even listed here.

[It really is amusing that the likes of his Captain and Zoro don't make the cut, but Usopp and Chopper do.]

Oh, not random. But not entirely purposeful. We ran the tests for your crew members, but it would have gone rather poorly had they gone to battle.

If you are referring to everything outside of the battle itself, I suppose I can see your logic. [Strawhats are well known for being the Destroyers of Plans, and this is only more true the stronger they are.]

[After a pause.] On the other, this draft does include other members of my crew, along with several people that I care a great deal for. If any of them are going, and I see that some have agreed to... then I will as well.

That's most generous of you! Thank you.

[HEY. HEY NOW. Pirates aren't generous all the time!]

Now then, what is this business about requesting things? Is there still any time to think that over?

It would depend on what you like! Once you are at the dorm facilities, you will be able to request whatever you like. Aha! But of course, you can't bring any of that stuff back inside the enclosure.

But there are things I can request that can stay within the village? So long as I make up my mind before leaving, of course.

Why certainly! Ah, well, within limits, naturally.

[CONSIDERING.]

Hmm... How about an ocean?

Oh my, yes! That would be wonderful.

Oh... but the enclosure isn't near an ocean. How unfortunate.

[Darn. He was sure that was a reasonable request!]

Indeed it is - pirates and the ocean go hand in hand. Hrm. I really should request something useful... perhaps a medical practicioner for Sanji-san while our doctor is away? Though Nami-san should be able to tend properly to him.

[SHOULD. Something still doesn't seem right...]

Ah! I have it! Nami-san will surely be able to better accomodate him if she is dressed for the role! Could a nurse's outfit be provided? [Preferrably one she cannot remove for a week. 8D]

Oh? I'm not entirely certain if that should do the trick, but if it will ease your concerns... yes. I believe that can be managed quite nicely. Do you have something specific in mind?

Oh no, feel free to choose at your leisure! I won't even be present to see it, after all.

Ah, though I suppose that in that case, I really should request something for myself. Out of curiosity, how much tea could I get out of you? [...Because right about now, he could use lots of tea. And possibly brain bleach. But he'll stick to the tea.]

Hm, very well. I'll see to it then.

Oh! [As for Brook's request... he'll have a pot of tea and a cup already filled next to it.] As much tea as you like, of course. There can never be too much, I've always thought.

Now that is something we see eye to eye on! [Teeeeeaaa. He pours himself a cup and takes a sip. Yup, he already feels a little more relaxed.] Though being a skeleton, I of course have no eyes at all! Yohohoho!

But this should do fine so long as there is a steady supply of it, thank you.

You're quite welcome!

[Leaning in your doorway as you finish up this conversation, Brook 8D]

[Not noticing at all - he has TEA. Nami looming < TEA > Mental trauma. You get the picture. ~~As said tea ripples Jurassic Park style.~~]

[Ahem.]

Hi, Brook.

Ah, Nami-san! Good morning!

[Hmm. You know, Nami usually doesn't come to his room besides during certain... instances. Should he be worried?

...Well what-the-hell-ever, he has tea~]