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sailedfirst) wrote2012-07-19 01:08 pm
sailedfirst) wrote2012-07-19 01:08 pm
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III. [Action: July 15th--19th]
[It's been a week since Luffy was brought back home. The first few days were hard; the fact Sabo might never see him again and he's helpless to do anything about it still cuts deep. But he and Ace promised to keep living, keep moving forward. It's what they've always done, and Sabo's not about to stop now. And so to avoid moping so much, he decides to get busy.]
[July 15-19 -- Mornings, the Library]
[He'll be seen occupying a table in the library, with large sheets of paper spread out and books lying open all around him. The books are noticeably all about ships and how to build them. He's busy sketching out blueprints of a small sea-faring vessel. he's obviously not an expert, so the blueprint's almost cartoony and not accurate with regards to the finer details, like measurements and stuff, but he's got most of the main parts down.
On the 19th, he'll open his journal to ask something.]
[Voice]
Hey, are there any shipwrights around here? Or anyone who knows anything about making boats or ships?
[Afternoons (except the 17th), the beach/the mountain]
[Afternoons are spent out in the beach, just looking out to the sea, and/or exploring the nearby mountain in the hopes of meeting the Wind spirit Kipinn.]
[Evenings, the Battledome]
[Sabo can be found in the Battledome. The simulation shows a wide forest, with towering trees and a huge mountain looming behind. Sabo's armed with his usual pipe staff, and his chosen opponent is an old acquaintance to the ASL brothers: the Great Tiger of Mt. Corvo.
Even knowing he's no match by himself, he'll fight on determinedly. Of course, he's just going to get smacked around by the giant paws or batted away by that bludgeon-like tail. But he'll get up, again and again, until the auto-abort kicks in due to the boy's over-exhaustion. At one point, his journal will get knocked aside and start recording one of these fights on video.
Once he catches his breath, he'll rest a bit within a peaceful simulation of a cliff overlooking a wide blue sea, before making his way home.]
[July 15-19 -- Mornings, the Library]
[He'll be seen occupying a table in the library, with large sheets of paper spread out and books lying open all around him. The books are noticeably all about ships and how to build them. He's busy sketching out blueprints of a small sea-faring vessel. he's obviously not an expert, so the blueprint's almost cartoony and not accurate with regards to the finer details, like measurements and stuff, but he's got most of the main parts down.
On the 19th, he'll open his journal to ask something.]
[Voice]
Hey, are there any shipwrights around here? Or anyone who knows anything about making boats or ships?
[Afternoons (except the 17th), the beach/the mountain]
[Afternoons are spent out in the beach, just looking out to the sea, and/or exploring the nearby mountain in the hopes of meeting the Wind spirit Kipinn.]
[Evenings, the Battledome]
[Sabo can be found in the Battledome. The simulation shows a wide forest, with towering trees and a huge mountain looming behind. Sabo's armed with his usual pipe staff, and his chosen opponent is an old acquaintance to the ASL brothers: the Great Tiger of Mt. Corvo.
Even knowing he's no match by himself, he'll fight on determinedly. Of course, he's just going to get smacked around by the giant paws or batted away by that bludgeon-like tail. But he'll get up, again and again, until the auto-abort kicks in due to the boy's over-exhaustion. At one point, his journal will get knocked aside and start recording one of these fights on video.
Once he catches his breath, he'll rest a bit within a peaceful simulation of a cliff overlooking a wide blue sea, before making his way home.]
[action] 19th/evening
.... Yeah, okay.
[action] 19th/evening
We're all here for you. If you can't talk to me, there's always Marco. He'll listen.
[action] 19th/evening
I know... You're good older brothers like that. And if Luffy comes back... well, I'm not sure if he'll stay awake long enough to listen, but he'll give a good distraction and cheer me up anyway.
[action] 19th/evening
Heheh, believe it or not, he helped me with something a while ago. You can always talk to him. If it's for brothers, he'll stay awake forever.
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Are you kiddin'?! Luffy's Luffy! He's always gonna be the baby brother no matter what!
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[His amusement fades a bit and he rests his chin on his palm, looking over at Ace.] Maybe you can say that because you've spent years together. He's still him, yeah. But to me, he's grown up a lot. He's not the little brother who needs protection anymore; he's the one who does the protecting now. I can tell, from how his nakama talks about him.
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You're right.He has grown up a lot. That doesn't mean you can't want to protect him, though. I still do, even if he can take care of himself.
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...Guess I'm not used to it. [And that's the nearest thing to admittance he can manage about what's troubling him.]
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[No one but him, looks like. And he hates feeling like that. He knows Ace and Marco are right, of course. That this, all of this is going to take time getting used to. That he has to take it easy. But...
Why is it so hard to be patient?]
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I'm sorry. I know it's hard, so I'll do whatever I can.
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Ah, no! Don't worry 'bout me. Ahahaha, I'm probably just making a big deal out of nothing.
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I made the same big deal out of nothing, y'know.
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He sighs quietly.] ...Does it get any better?
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Honestly? It does. I'm still not completely used to it, but I have adjusted and accepted it. But it takes a while. Lucky for you, you've got a lot of brothers here to help, huh?
[He gives him a smile, trying to lift the mood even a little.]
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But he does recognize what Ace is trying to do. So he smiles back easily enough.] That's the best part of the deal. [Then, because he's honestly fed up with feeling like crap, he'll elbow nudge Ace and snerks.] Who knew you'd grow up to be so reliable, huh?!
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But even so, it's like being around brothers instantly gets a smile on his face. He just can't help but laugh.] Oi, are you saying I wasn't reliable before? I definitely was, thanks!
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[Even talking about what an idiot he is/was makes Ace laugh. GOD, this felt great.]
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[Yep, he's enjoying reminding you of your stupidity.]
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Come on, like I had time to think of any other distractions! And we still got out, okay, and that's what matters.
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Right, you only got a broken arm and I got several concussions and a sprained foot. That's not what you call getting out okay, stupid!! But, anyway. What I'm trying to say is-- you're doing this adult stuff pretty well. I'm actually complimenting you here!
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[But at those last few lines, Ace can't help but laugh, wrapping an arm around Sabo's shoulders.] I like to think I grew up a bit. Someone had to gain maturity with Luffy being how he is.
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