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[regal_azure]

The best thing about kittens is their tiny, tiny paws. They look so dainty and delicate, and they feel like velvet. Cats are revered in Arabasta, and it's great to have so many around. I find it quite relaxing, in a way

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[deadgirldropout]

KITTENS!

[regal_azure]

They're all so tiny and adorable!

[deadgirldropout]

Aren't they??? I friggin love them already.

[regal_azure]

We'll be able to keep them all though, won't we? How many cats will it take before Sunny starts to get overrun?

[8deathtaed8]

Is Arabasta where you are from, Vivi?

[regal_azure]

Yes, it's my homeland. It's an island further back along the Grand Line.

[8deathtaed8]

What is it like there?

[regal_azure]

It's a very hot country. There's lots of desert, but the cities and oases are very beautiful. I have a map, if you'd like to see one?

[vocabulos]

Kittens are so sweet! I wish I had one!

...Are you a princess?

[regal_azure]

They're adorable! They're still so tiny and delicate, it's wonderful just to watch them.

Yes, the Princess of Arabasta.

[vocabulous]

Are these the same kittens Sanji-kun's cat had? Are you a friend of his?

Wow! I've never met a princess before. It sounds like you're in quite a situation.

[regal_azure]

Yes, they are. Sanji's my nakama.

Really? I hope I can live up to your expectations of a princess, then. Yes, I'm unsure what the best course of action is right now, but hopefully it will become clear.

[black_hat_cat]

Cats are good to have around for a variety of reasons.

I should think there would be more trouble for your country if it were thought that you ran off to join a pirate crew in an act of teenage rebellion.

[regal_azure]

I agree; it's wonderful to have them around.

Yes, you're probably right. Should I just wait and see what happens, with regard to what Arabasta says has happened to me? It might be simpler for them if it were thought I was a hostage.

[black_hat_cat]

It's unfortunate enough that we won't be able to keep them all.

It would be best if there were some way for you to confer with your father without communication being intercepted, but failing that, I would advise allowing him to make that decision as he is currently in a situation to be most affected by its outcome.

[regal_azure]

Yes, but I suppose five growing cats would be a bit too much for one ship.

You're right, and I trust my father to make the right decision. We may encounter problems either way, though.

[warriorothesea]

I think their little folded-up ears are cute. I can't wait till they open their eyes!

...hm. Do you have any way to get in touch with your dad, Vivi?

[regal_azure]

That should be soon, right? It would be wonderful to see them open their eyes for the first time!

Letters or possibly Den Den Mushi, but no way that I feel will reach him securely, at any rate.

[warriorothesea]

Sanji said about two weeks after they're born. So...yeah, I guess it won't be too much longer!

Hm. I don't suppose you could send it in...some kinda code or something, could you? Or...what if you sent it to someone else in Alabasta and they got it the rest of the way to your dad? Like your friend Kohza, maybe?

[regal_azure]

We'll have to keep a close eye on them, and make sure we don't miss it!

Yes, we'll be able to trust Kohza, and it will be safer than sending a letter to Father directly. The thing is, what to say? As your hostage, diplomatically things would be easier for Arabasta, but my father would probably be pressured by the World Government into sending Marines after us to retrieve me. If I declare myself a amember of your crew, sanctions may be taken by the Government against Arabasta, but I feel I would be true to myself and my friends.