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[mmmfilletofsoul]

Greetings, residents of Luceti. I am called Cheyenne, and there is something I wish to ask of you all.

By tomorrow, it will have been a month since my arrival in Luceti. I have, for the most part, remained unseen. I would have continued such a manner of living for the benefit of others here, but circumstances make such a lifestyle impossible for a

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[Voice]

[threeswordsoul]

[Zoro considers this post for several moments, an unreadable expression on his face. It's an expansion on the basics he already heard, so he listens carefully. But he's already met her. And more importantly, he's already seen what this feeding thing does to a person. ...To their crew's cook, specifically. And also what it doesn't do, under ideal circumstances.

Consideration for the girl's hunger plays the far lesser part in his decision to speak.]

I'll do it.

[Voice]

[mmmfilletofsoul]

[Zoro's offer came as somewhat unexpected; she recognizes him as one of Sanji's crew. But she is smiling nonetheless.]

I truly appreciate your offer... Zoro, isn't it? I do not wish to put so much responsibility on Sanji, seeing as he was the first to offer. Certainly the more volunteers, the better.

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[threeswordsoul]

...Yeah. [...His thoughts exactly. And it's not like he doesn't have mountains of stamina to spare. As for putting his soul on the line-it's a risk the shit-cook is already taking.] You need to meet me again to see if it'll work, or whatever?

[Voice]

[mmmfilletofsoul]

I am already certain that your soul is compatible, although if you wouldn't mind, is there any time when you'd be available for me to show you the manner in which I feed? I am aware that you were present when I fed off of Sanji, but witnessing it happen is far different from experiencing the illusions themselves.

[Voice]

[threeswordsoul]

...Hn. [He doesn't know what the cook saw to make him look like that when it was happening, but it makes sense to be prepared. Even if Zoro isn't particularly worried about it.]

Right. Soon is better-I can make time.

[Voice]

[mmmfilletofsoul]

[[ooc: I may have not made this very specific in my explanation post, but the illusions of extreme fear are only if she feeds on potency and by accident; her regular feeding would produce a neutral/boring/happy illusion, which is what Sanji would have seen at the time. xD;]]

If it is not too short of notice, I am free at the moment. I could meet you by the fountain, seeing as it is the easiest landmark for me to locate. [Running water is much more visible than still, unmoving buildings.]

[Voice]

[threeswordsoul]

[ooc: oooh, gotcha! Well, good thing I wasn't specific |D. Also, sorry for lateness.]

Yeah, alright. I'll be there.

[...Actually, she'll get there before him. Nearly half an hour before him, because he wandered over to the barracks first, and then Community Housing Building 6, then passed under a bridge, then-you get the picture.

He's got his journal with him, though, so he could confirm that he's still on his way as she waits. >_>a]

[Voice]

[mmmfilletofsoul]

[ooc: Are you apologizing for your lateness, or Zoro's? B) Either way it's fine~ xD]

[Cheyenne is the epitome of patience and doesn't mind at all that she's been sitting there doing nothing while she waits for Zoro to show up. She'd be doing the same thing had she stayed in her apartment, after all. If anything, it was a chance to sit and enjoy the outdoors!]

[Soon enough, she senses him approaching and stands to greet him.] Hello, Zoro.

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[threeswordsoul]

Hey. [His hands are in his pockets as he walks up and he's wearing a slightly deeper version of his perpetual frown, but he's not overly tense.] ...You got here fast.

[Voice]

[mmmfilletofsoul]

I am rather accustomed to coming up here, so the walk is nothing difficult.

[A pause.] Hm. I do not believe there is much I need to explain to you in regards to my illusions, seeing as you were present when I fed upon Sanji. Unless, of course, you have any questions?

[Voice]

[threeswordsoul]

Mm.

[He could ask if these illusions show everyone the same thing-but that's pointless curiosity, really.] I know everything I need to.

[He's silent for a moment, then he turns and looks directly into her covered eyes.]

I've got something to explain to you, though.

[Voice]

[mmmfilletofsoul]

Something to explain? [Head tilt.] Very well. What is it?

[Voice]

[threeswordsoul]

[Being blunt is what Zoro does, so he's just going to nod and have out with it. He didn't get a chance to say much of anything when Sanji and half the crew were there, but he's going to now.]

I've got plenty of power to spare. You're welcome to it. But I've also got important things I need to do with this soul. [tapping a thumb over his heart] So does the cook, with his.

[pause, and then to The Point.] Take from the wrong part, take something that can't be replaced, from either of us, and you'll end up paying for it. One way or another.

[It's not a threat; Zoro isn't at all hostile or aggressive, nor does he particularly believe Cheyenne would take the wrong part, on purpose or not. He's just steady and calm and conversational and very serious, because it's not a threat. It's just important to be clear.]

[Voice]

[mmmfilletofsoul]

[You're in luck, Zoro: Cheyenne is rather blunt herself. She doesn't see his statement as a threat, but even if she had, she would handle it the same way.] I understand. In that case, should it be something that you are concerned about, I shall tell you something in addition.

If something unthinkable were to occur and you, Sanji, or anyone else in the village were to lose that precious part of their soul, it would be wise to end my life as soon as possible. Only through death can an illusionist return a soul that has been consumed. I would not wish a soulless existence on anyone in this village.

[There's no change in her countenance as she explains all of this.] It is my hope such a scenario should never occur. Even so, I feel it important that someone be aware of this fact.