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

[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.]

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[D-d-dates.

Dates.

Don't think about the Valentines Experiment. Don't think about Muraki, and that evening. It wouldn't be like that. Not like that experiment where he was forced to be attracted and infatuated with a man whose very touch was repelling and skin crawling even in the deepest throes of artificial ardor.

It's not like that. It's a normal activity normal adults muddle through.

It's been long enough. Put the memories in their graves where they belong.]

I guess I'll be cooking for two a lot then. [Because... he doesn't really patronize Seventh Heaven because it's another pirate's territory (If he's in there... it's for business) and while the okonomiyaki restaurant is nice, and the pizzeria is... okay, pizza is okay in SMALL DOSES... it does not have quite that atmosphere that is appropriate, he thinks.

And what woman, aside from a pirate from his own world, would really appreciate being hauled out to a bar, repeatedly?

(Answer, Law. Take her (or him) out to the nightclub. Sheesh.)]

That's not a bad thing at all! A lady always likes a man who can cook. Shows you're capable of helping out around the house. And that means a lot to a potential future spouse.

[Okay, he's maybe deliberately trolling you a bit at this point. But when you look so flustered at the mention of dates, come on! He can't resist the opportunity.]

[Nnnnnnnnnnnngh, he can so tell.

Okay, you asked for it, Maes.

TROLL MODE: ACTIVATE!]

So this is how you charmed Gracia then?

[So innocently asked.]

Maybe you should throw a dinner party to show me how it's done.

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[That's dangerous game.]

Not quite. I charmed her with letters.

[...

WHAT A FANTASTIC IDEA. Why didn't he think of that?]

You're absolutely right! I'm sure Gracia would love that, too.

[Pirate. In this job you either develop a taste for it or you better go home. No inbetweens.]

That you will do all the cooking? Yes, of course she will. [Enthusiastic. Okay okay this is backfiring, but hell, he committed already to this course, and rolling with it now.] How could she not?

[...Well. :|a

If Ed could do it reasonably well, then so can he! He could even have Elicia help him. This is, of course, the perfect plan.]

I'm sure she would. Provided you bring along a special lady friend, of course. And if you don't have someone to bring, rust assured, I'll find you someone.

[Troll bait taken.]

[You know what? When ladies in your CR are typically teenagers, you find yourself at a loss for appropriate women to ask.

Uh and no. That lady he flirted with is out. He knows better to ask her out at this point. The repercussions would be bad... and might include a hospital stay.]

I... don't know many women my own age who aren't already taken. [WAIT... now how old is Mia?] I'll have to think about that.

Wll, that's a familiar excuse. [ARE YOUR EARS BURNING ROY MUSTANG.] Don't give up just yet! I'm sure we can find you a suitable date. Maybe she's just been hiding under your nose all this time.

[Are you the type to know a potential future wife when you see one, Law? Hughes has his doubts. You might need someone with more expertise to point these things out for you.]

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