013 [Voice/Action] Forward dated to the 19/20th

[deathsdoctor]

[So on the evening of the nineteenth, a message appears in Law’s journal. He takes one moment and groans. Now? Apparently the Malnosso were feeling generous. For a roughly month’s worth of missions, one right after the other, they in their infinite wisdom decided to give him more than a day’s notice to get his affairs in order.

They gave him a day – and looking at the clock – and seven hours notice. Be in the tunnels and transport at four am sharp on the 21st.

Generous.

So, that night, two filtered messages go out:]

[Filtered TO all medical staff (including Raine Sage, Mia, and Litchi Faye Ling)]

I’ve just received two back to back missions from the Malnosso. I’m leaving early on the twenty first. Unfortunately, they want me for a month, roughly. So I need classes covered and someone to keep on top of everything going on at the clinic until I get back.

[Filtered AWAY from Blackbeard 100%]

Oi, guys. I’ve got a couple missions, and I’m going to be gone away for a while. I need someone to keep an eye on my boat. [Oh, he knows that some people might be opportunistic bastards. We shall be READY for that.] And, I need someone to take care of Sumire for me.

[The next day, aside from being all around the village and at home to prepare for this mission before he leaves to teach class at three sharp, he’s going to be visiting the FMA house, aka House 23 with a small request. HOPEFULLY he’ll get Gracia, but who knows… it might be –ohgodno- Maes.

But the request is simple.

Watch his house while he’s gone, guys.]

Comments

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[...]

I can look after your boat.

[Do you trust her, Law? She owes you. She knows it.]

[deathsdoctor]

[Trust might be too strong a word. We're pirates.]

I'd appreciate that, Miss Nami.

[Here's the logical breakdown: He can't hide the fact he'll be gone for a month. He can't hide the fact he has a boat. People have lives and can't watch her 24/7.

And if someone really wants to steal her - like you - they will. Booby traps or not.

So better the pirate he knows than the pirate he doesn't. He knows where to start looking if she is missing. He knows you'll take care of her - you did with the Joanna Joyce. And yes, you owe him. But you're a pirate first.

And he's a pirate too. So as long as there is unspoken understanding here... he'll allow it.]

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[Whereas amusingly, the only reason Nami is offering is because she owes him. She has no interest in stealing Law's boat-- there's no real reason to in a pocket-sized ocean like Luceti's.

The Joanna Joyce is another matter, though; that has pride involved. But that's another story.]

I'll do what I can barring experiments and events out of my control. Maybe you should tell me what you need, exactly.

[deathsdoctor]

[Yes. That it is. When it comes to a pirate's pride, there have been many feathers ruffled by that man.]

For her to stay out of Blackbeard and Sparrow's hands, mainly. Make sure she doesn't suffer any terrible damage from the elements if possible. [In case there are some nasty storms] Get her ready to face the winter.

You and your crew are welcome to sail her while I'm gone. And welcome to the provisions aboard her. [There's some good sake left.]

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[All manageable. She'll take precautions even so, of course.]

Done. When are you leaving?

[deathsdoctor]

[Of course.]

Very early on the twenty first. I'm stated for guerrilla warfare up at some place called Sirry Crags. Then after a week of combat, they're sending me to the jungles for three.

Apparently they're quite short on medics.

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

Well, good luck. [Law's a supernova. Hardly as if he needs the concern.] I'll take care of things on this end, then.

[deathsdoctor]

[It gets a small faint smile.]

Thank you, Miss Nami. Again, it is appreciated.

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

No problem.

[...] I've been off the network for a while. [And nowhere near the beach.] What kind of ship is it?

[deathsdoctor]

[... and he hasn't been paying as much attention as he should lately, himself. He'll fix that when he gets back.]

She's a pilot cutter. [Bristol Channel pilot cutter to be exact.] Not very big... just 51' feet with the bowsprit. Gaff rigged.

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[Manageable, then. If she needs to move it in a hurry she should be fine. She grins.] What's her name?

[deathsdoctor]

[He smiles himself.]

The Shinonome.

[Yes, there's meaning behind it. And more than one to boot.]

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[She doesn't doubt. But she won't ask for it. Not today, anyway.]

I'll take good care of her.

[deathsdoctor]

I know you will.

See you in a month.