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[odastillhatesme]

[There is something extraordinarily jarring about finding yourself in a chilled, unfamiliar forest, when two seconds ago you were under the sea, fighting off a legion of crazed fishmen. The blonde man clad in the usual New Feather's garb is none too pleased with this switch once he gathers his bearings, and he sets off in a direction that might be

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[not_a_bluesbro]

[He'd heard you were back. But he figured he'd give you a little more time to find your girls, let your head implode from the whole 'I'm back' thing. He admittedly missed you--you won't hear 'em say it, not once, mister--but he did nonetheless. Just because you accept something doesn't mean it'll go away. But he grins sympathetically at the figure at the bar, walking over casually and noticing there wasn't a trail of smoke lingering up to the ceiling.

He pulls a cigarette, lighting it for himself before sitting down next to him, puffing a few times.]

Nice goatee.

[odastillhatesme]

[... There you are.

He doesn't even bother with replies. Sanji slowly stirs himself into a more suitable position (instead of draping half his chest over the counter), and holds out his hand in quiet demand.

You know what he wants. Now gimme.]

[not_a_bluesbro]

[Ffff, he offers one out the pack, and is even nice enough to light it with the filial spirits as Sanji takes it. His voice is light and teasing, but by no means does it make any of it less weighty and supportive. That's just how it always goes, doesn't it?]

Had a tough day, I take it.

[He's familiar with the look, at least. You and your eyebrows.]

[odastillhatesme]

... Yeah.

[Odd, that he's being so honest right from the start. Or maybe that's to be expected. There are many, many memories to sort through, and people gone... People taken away by the Malnosso. So many shitty things to remember. Faces. Places. Relationships.

He holds the offered cigarette between his lips, but doesn't take a puff yet. Instead he lets it burn.]

Never thought I'd wind up here again.

[Voice] SORRY FOR DROWNING YOU. I'LL TRY TO MAKE THIS THREAD QUICK THOUGH!

[gomugomunopwn]

[He's back? Like, he has all of his memories intact and everything? After Sanji and everyone left Luffy had been prepared for the worst after their return. He figured they would lose some memories, forget some things. Stuff like that. But he was back AND he remembered...? Luffy's just a teeny bit stunned right now!]

Sanji...!

[Voice] B| /chains you here

[odastillhatesme]

Luffy, there you are. [He sounds a touch relieved, but not surprised - and in fact there's a grin in his voice]

Sorry I'm late.

[Voice] Ffffff /chained

[gomugomunopwn]

What were you thinking being gone so long!?

[He has the biggest grin ever]

I swear you, Yuri, and Brook was doing that just to mess with me, you bastards!

[Voice]

[odastillhatesme]

Oi oi, I couldn't let you guys stay two years ahead forever.

[Action]

[ledbythewind]

[And who should be a regular at the bar now but Richard. Tonight he's just sitting at the bar nursing a glass of red wine and not looking particularly talkative... so much so that he doesn't even notice the other man approaching.

Yeah, Sanji, if you want to get his attention, you're going to have to say something, because Richard's sort of lost in his own thoughts at the moment. He'd definitely appreciate a break from them, though.]

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[odastillhatesme]

... Tch. I almost mistook you for a lady again, shithead. [No he didn't. If there's one thing Sanji can recognize after two years on an island full of transvestites, it's the actual female figure.

But hey, a greeting is a greeting. He smirk grows before Richard has a chance to reply]

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[ledbythewind]

[Too bad Sanji missed Richard actually wearing a dress. He'd likely never let him live it down. But THAT'S a familiar voice, and Sanji doesn't get three words into that sentence before Richard lifts his head, a startled expression on his face as he turns around to look at the speaker.]

Sanji...?

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[odastillhatesme]

Yo, Richard. [Don't mind if he takes a seat]

[voice]

[ingrate]

Well fuck me. Look who crawled his way back into Luceti.

[He's happy to see you, Sanji. Really.]

[voice]

[odastillhatesme]

Oi now. It's not my damn fault you guys left the shitty door open.

[voice]

[ingrate]

Remind me to slam it into your ass on the way out next time.

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[odastillhatesme]

Try it and see what happens.

And is that any way to go about talking to your ex-boss, shithead?

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[stilldontgotit]

[See, Riku was just minding his own business. Taking a walk around town, trying to distract himself from some awkward experiences recently. But once he sees Sanji heading around town? He stops, blinks, and tentatively approaches him.]

Sanji?

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[odastillhatesme]

[At the name, there's a head turn, and Sanji trains his eyes on the guy stepping close. Hmmm.]

Aah, I know you? [He sighs through his teeth and rubs the bridge of his nose]

Just give me a sec, alright? There's a lot I still need to remember.

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[stilldontgotit]

[...Okay. Either he's totally forgot, or everything's all fuzzy. Riku's not sure which it is, but he can roll with it.]

Right, right. Must've just got back, then.

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[odastillhatesme]

That obvious, huh? [He stares blatantly and without apology at the teenager while he thinks, eyes trailing up and down. Silver hair...]

Maah, guess I'm acting a little like a New Feather.