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[Yeah, well.
Don't make it weird.]
I don't know what to think of any of it, honestly. Given the choice, I'd rather be home on my ship.
... I have some weird kid hanging around who thinks I should teach him how to entertain people.
Don't make it weird.]
I don't know what to think of any of it, honestly. Given the choice, I'd rather be home on my ship.
... I have some weird kid hanging around who thinks I should teach him how to entertain people.
(He's gonna make it weird.)
You never know, when we get home it might send us straight to the Grand Line.
Wait, a kid? You have a kid?
(WHAT. HE HAS TO TELL NAMI! Watch as Luffy starts texting someone, brow furrowed with concentration as he slowly presses each key. Enjoy. )
You never know, when we get home it might send us straight to the Grand Line.
Wait, a kid? You have a kid?
(WHAT. HE HAS TO TELL NAMI! Watch as Luffy starts texting someone, brow furrowed with concentration as he slowly presses each key. Enjoy. )
Edited (I FORGOT SOMETHING) 2023-10-30 14:26 (UTC)
Why would it send us to the Grand Line?
[He's puzzling over that when Luffy-- goes all weird.]
What?? NOT LIKE THAT!
[WHAT.]
What are you doing?
[He's puzzling over that when Luffy-- goes all weird.]
What?? NOT LIKE THAT!
[WHAT.]
What are you doing?
[What the fuck did he do.]
Smart idea. We hit the Grand Line without a ship of our own.
[That won't get them killed.]
He's not mine!! How did I have a kid when I arrived at the same time as you, Straw Hat?
Smart idea. We hit the Grand Line without a ship of our own.
[That won't get them killed.]
He's not mine!! How did I have a kid when I arrived at the same time as you, Straw Hat?
[Luffy is getting a good view of Buggy's detached hand pinching the bridge of his nose as Buggy questions every decision in his life suddenly. It brought him here. To whatever the hell this is.]
No. It's a local. About your age.
I am not a father. Look at me, Luffy. Anything about me scream 'daddy'?
[Unless, you know. He has a bastard or two somewhere, but let's not think about that.]
No. It's a local. About your age.
I am not a father. Look at me, Luffy. Anything about me scream 'daddy'?
[Unless, you know. He has a bastard or two somewhere, but let's not think about that.]
Sorry, didn't know we were sharing our backstories now.
[Somebody turns into a sulky little brat whenever he mentions Shanks after all...]
You know it's not Bucky, and I didn't just grab him, dumbass! I've tried to give him the slip.
[Somebody turns into a sulky little brat whenever he mentions Shanks after all...]
You know it's not Bucky, and I didn't just grab him, dumbass! I've tried to give him the slip.
You brought it up...?
( This will teach Luffy for trying to keep up with a conversation. )
You grabbed the last lot. But if what you're saying is true, and someone is following you and wants to learn your stuff, then why are you giving them the slip? Isn't that a good thing?
( This will teach Luffy for trying to keep up with a conversation. )
You grabbed the last lot. But if what you're saying is true, and someone is following you and wants to learn your stuff, then why are you giving them the slip? Isn't that a good thing?
I didn't bring it up! You started telling people I had a kid!
[And he is many things, but he's definitely not a father to anyone, okay!]
Right now? Getting home feels more important than picking up new freaks. [Relatively speaking.]
Although maybe he is useful. He did offer to run errands for me...
[And he is many things, but he's definitely not a father to anyone, okay!]
Right now? Getting home feels more important than picking up new freaks. [Relatively speaking.]
Although maybe he is useful. He did offer to run errands for me...
[ Things could be better, but at least they're all together, situated in a derelict windmill by the docks with enough space that everyone's not trying to kill each other - at least, most of the time. That knowledge seems to be enough to put some of the crew at ease, but it's not exactly cutting it for Nami, who's still almost as rattled and disoriented as she was waking up in that wooden cage surrounded by Zoro and a host of weird farmers. As crucial as the lockpicks meticulously hidden on her person is the sense of security that comes with having a stash of berry to help get her and the rest of the crew out of trouble, and without that, or any idea of where they are, Nami's left determined to get back to feeling like she's got both feet on the ground again, rather than in a state of flux, broke and lost.
Adversity makes strange bedfellows or so the saying goes, and they might have been onto something given that Nami's standing about half a mile away from the outer walls of one of the wealthier domus that's built closer to the seaside, waiting for Buggy. He's as lost as the rest of them are, and because of that, Nami thinks the odds are in her favor. If they were home she'd be sure the clown would betray any one of them in a heartbeat - already had back in Arlong Park according to what her friends told her once they were back together on the Merry again. Being here has put them on even ground, however, here they're just two skilled individuals trying to get ahead.
Nami pulls the black stocking cap she recovered from somebody's washing line over her hair, stiffening when she hears footsteps. Spotting Buggy doesn't relax her, exactly, but it's better than someone working for that Messalania or whoever was in charge of this place approaching. Once he's close enough she passes him a piece of paper with a floorplan of the house they're going to be heading towards that evening, speaking quietly as he looks it over. ]
The atrium is open, we can climb into the house from there, then– [ Nami steps closer so she can tap a few rooms she's marked on the plan, the study, the dining room, and the kitchen respectively. The places they're most likely to find things worth anything and least likely to run into any people. ] The kitchen has its own garden, we can get out from over the wall.
Adversity makes strange bedfellows or so the saying goes, and they might have been onto something given that Nami's standing about half a mile away from the outer walls of one of the wealthier domus that's built closer to the seaside, waiting for Buggy. He's as lost as the rest of them are, and because of that, Nami thinks the odds are in her favor. If they were home she'd be sure the clown would betray any one of them in a heartbeat - already had back in Arlong Park according to what her friends told her once they were back together on the Merry again. Being here has put them on even ground, however, here they're just two skilled individuals trying to get ahead.
Nami pulls the black stocking cap she recovered from somebody's washing line over her hair, stiffening when she hears footsteps. Spotting Buggy doesn't relax her, exactly, but it's better than someone working for that Messalania or whoever was in charge of this place approaching. Once he's close enough she passes him a piece of paper with a floorplan of the house they're going to be heading towards that evening, speaking quietly as he looks it over. ]
The atrium is open, we can climb into the house from there, then– [ Nami steps closer so she can tap a few rooms she's marked on the plan, the study, the dining room, and the kitchen respectively. The places they're most likely to find things worth anything and least likely to run into any people. ] The kitchen has its own garden, we can get out from over the wall.
Have a kid and we'll see.
[Actually, please don't. Don't inflict that spawn on the world.]
We don't even know if that's possible.
[He huffs out a laugh.] And here you were telling me to put him back where I found him.
[Actually, please don't. Don't inflict that spawn on the world.]
We don't even know if that's possible.
[He huffs out a laugh.] And here you were telling me to put him back where I found him.
[This is so far from his usual style. He likes flash. He likes a production that makes sure no one forgets who Buggy the Clown actually is, or why he should be feared. Boring has never been his Thing. But this is practical, and Buggy likes to think he knows when to be practical. He might have a couple jobs in the works, but like Nami, he'd rather be comfortable. He'd rather have the security blanket of local currency that actually works.
And that means working with the tangerine menace herself, and actually being fairly confident she won't screw him over in the end. And not intending on screwing her over either, for once. He wouldn't be above it back home, but Nami is right... they're all alone in a strange, new world, and it makes sense to stick together. It's the only reason he's moved into the windmill with the Straw Hats, the only reason he's fairly confident sword boy will be all bark and no bite when it comes to tossing his head in the sea water or whatever.
It's why he's tolerating Luffy and his stupid straw hat, and Sanji-- well. Comparatively speaking, at least he never stole his map or beat up his crew.
This isn't quite the crew he thought he'd end up running with but Buggy is there when Nami tells him to be. No makeup (because hey, it costs money and he had to wash his face eventually) and all black. He fits in as well as he can with blue hair and a... unique nose. At least he does have the hair mostly hidden with a black bandanna he lifted somewhere.]
Hm-- [He takes the map, looking it over with a nod.] Sounds like a solid plan. You sure these people are rich enough for your standards?
[Just because he'll work with them doesn't mean he won't be a little bit of an asshole along the way, you know?]
Alright, c'mon. Quicker we get this over with, the sooner we get to the wine part of the evening. Anything you want to keep an eye out for in particular?
And that means working with the tangerine menace herself, and actually being fairly confident she won't screw him over in the end. And not intending on screwing her over either, for once. He wouldn't be above it back home, but Nami is right... they're all alone in a strange, new world, and it makes sense to stick together. It's the only reason he's moved into the windmill with the Straw Hats, the only reason he's fairly confident sword boy will be all bark and no bite when it comes to tossing his head in the sea water or whatever.
It's why he's tolerating Luffy and his stupid straw hat, and Sanji-- well. Comparatively speaking, at least he never stole his map or beat up his crew.
This isn't quite the crew he thought he'd end up running with but Buggy is there when Nami tells him to be. No makeup (because hey, it costs money and he had to wash his face eventually) and all black. He fits in as well as he can with blue hair and a... unique nose. At least he does have the hair mostly hidden with a black bandanna he lifted somewhere.]
Hm-- [He takes the map, looking it over with a nod.] Sounds like a solid plan. You sure these people are rich enough for your standards?
[Just because he'll work with them doesn't mean he won't be a little bit of an asshole along the way, you know?]
Alright, c'mon. Quicker we get this over with, the sooner we get to the wine part of the evening. Anything you want to keep an eye out for in particular?
No thanks.
We don't know lots of things, but doesn't make them impossible to do.
And no I'm just trying to understand you, but I'm starting to wonder about that.
(Seriously. Wants people to adore him, someone seems to, he doesn't want, but now won't put them back.... Clowns are complicated.)
We don't know lots of things, but doesn't make them impossible to do.
And no I'm just trying to understand you, but I'm starting to wonder about that.
(Seriously. Wants people to adore him, someone seems to, he doesn't want, but now won't put them back.... Clowns are complicated.)
What?
[Buggy seems genuinely puzzled by that, actually.]
Why are you trying to understand me?
[Just because they're trying to survive together-- Buggy can't say he was expecting any actual sort of attempts at.
Whatever this is. Civility maybe. Not any sort of getting to know one another.]
[Buggy seems genuinely puzzled by that, actually.]
Why are you trying to understand me?
[Just because they're trying to survive together-- Buggy can't say he was expecting any actual sort of attempts at.
Whatever this is. Civility maybe. Not any sort of getting to know one another.]
From what the housekeeper says, they're rich enough for all of us. [ It had been a stroke of luck, running into one of the ladies who works at the manor she's leading them towards now, her pace slowed by the desire to stick to the shadows. ]
The head of the family sounds like a real prick too. [ Which makes her feel marginally better about falling back on her burglarizing ways to get ahead. At least now she's doing it for herself and her crew, and not to pay off Arlong - by Nami's estimate everything's better when it's not done for Arlong. ] I'm going for whatever's in the desk in the study first. We need more information than we have almost as much as we need money.
[ The outer wall of the domus slowly comes into view, making the pensive look on Nami's face deepen as they approach. ] Can we throw your head over to get a look around first? [ Would his body be attracted to it and just go over the wall? Most of Nami's experience with Buggy's abilities came from taking him apart, not trying to efficiently get him back together. ]
The head of the family sounds like a real prick too. [ Which makes her feel marginally better about falling back on her burglarizing ways to get ahead. At least now she's doing it for herself and her crew, and not to pay off Arlong - by Nami's estimate everything's better when it's not done for Arlong. ] I'm going for whatever's in the desk in the study first. We need more information than we have almost as much as we need money.
[ The outer wall of the domus slowly comes into view, making the pensive look on Nami's face deepen as they approach. ] Can we throw your head over to get a look around first? [ Would his body be attracted to it and just go over the wall? Most of Nami's experience with Buggy's abilities came from taking him apart, not trying to efficiently get him back together. ]
You don't have to throw anything! I can send it over, myself. [It's not a ball you can toss around, Nami. Let him have some dignity.
He pauses, looking over at her before giving a playful wink.]
I can pull you over too, if you need a hand up.
He pauses, looking over at her before giving a playful wink.]
I can pull you over too, if you need a hand up.
Okay, send it over, whatever, stop being so loud. [ How is she supposed to know how this works Buggy? For what it's worth she wasn't going to toss it that hard.
Her glance shifts from the wall to him just in time to catch that wink and reward the offer with a dubious roll of her eyes and a weary sigh. ] Would you just go see if we're in a good spot to get in through the atrium roof? [ Nevermind that if it is easier to get over this wall with his help she'll take it, she's not going to mention that after that wink, thanks. ]
Her glance shifts from the wall to him just in time to catch that wink and reward the offer with a dubious roll of her eyes and a weary sigh. ] Would you just go see if we're in a good spot to get in through the atrium roof? [ Nevermind that if it is easier to get over this wall with his help she'll take it, she's not going to mention that after that wink, thanks. ]
[He's not being loud! And fine. He rolls his shoulders a little as he steps ahead and. Well, off goes the head to check out what they're dealing with.
She's so bent out of shape over a wink. It was all in good fun. Just like when a head hops back up on the wall some time later with a quick nod right before it swiftly reattaches to his body.]
We're good to go, don't worry.
She's so bent out of shape over a wink. It was all in good fun. Just like when a head hops back up on the wall some time later with a quick nod right before it swiftly reattaches to his body.]
We're good to go, don't worry.
We're all stuck here, why wouldn't I?
( Luffy blinks at that question, just as puzzled in return. Sure they could just fight all the time, but right now Buggy is behaving and it would be remiss of Luffy to trigger the other into falling back into old habits.
He thinks over something before grinning. )
Ah, you know, we need to go deeper. ( Yeah, Luffy's going there. ) Let's see. What makes a pirate like you want to be a clown?
( A pause, wait no that can't be right. )
I mean. What makes a clown like you want to be a pirate?
( Luffy blinks at that question, just as puzzled in return. Sure they could just fight all the time, but right now Buggy is behaving and it would be remiss of Luffy to trigger the other into falling back into old habits.
He thinks over something before grinning. )
Ah, you know, we need to go deeper. ( Yeah, Luffy's going there. ) Let's see. What makes a pirate like you want to be a clown?
( A pause, wait no that can't be right. )
I mean. What makes a clown like you want to be a pirate?
[Buggy is expecting something to come that's more of a jab, more of an asshole response than what's already been put out, but Luffy almost seems-- sincere. Friendly.
It's weird and it makes Buggy want to lash out. It's easier when the idiot is forgetting his name or reminding him of all the stuff he's done that's wrong.
There's a long pause before he offers--]
I've never really known anything else, I guess. I was raised in this life, and I enjoy it. The freedom, the treasure, the recognition.
[Mostly.]
You never did tell me what inspired you. Was it really Shanks?
It's weird and it makes Buggy want to lash out. It's easier when the idiot is forgetting his name or reminding him of all the stuff he's done that's wrong.
There's a long pause before he offers--]
I've never really known anything else, I guess. I was raised in this life, and I enjoy it. The freedom, the treasure, the recognition.
[Mostly.]
You never did tell me what inspired you. Was it really Shanks?
Huh, sounds about right. Who'd want to be stuck in a normal job, right? Best to have the wind at our backs, the ocean in front of us.
(There's no jabs here, even if Buggy technically deserves it after the stunts he's pulled prior. Luffy may be friendly but he'll be sure to keep half an eye on what Buggy is up to in this new place, feeling almost responsible for anything that could happen.
That and, quite simply, Luffy is nosey.)
Yeah. He's really cool and the crew would let me hang out when they docked.
(There's no jabs here, even if Buggy technically deserves it after the stunts he's pulled prior. Luffy may be friendly but he'll be sure to keep half an eye on what Buggy is up to in this new place, feeling almost responsible for anything that could happen.
That and, quite simply, Luffy is nosey.)
Yeah. He's really cool and the crew would let me hang out when they docked.
Edited 2023-11-02 14:16 (UTC)
Exactly. Anything else sounds boring, and I don't like boring.
[He does deserve it, really. He wouldn't ever say otherwise after he's screwed Luffy over at every turn. But he doesn't have it in his mind at the moment. For better or worse, Luffy and his crew are familiar bits of home and Buggy maybe needs that right now as he learns to navigate this new scenario.
Doesn't mean he won't screw them over later, but right now? He can be friendly, himself.
Even if talking about Shanks has his mood darkening, even if he brought it up.]
Yeah. He is. [He can't argue that. He's cool and charming and everyone loves him so easily. Not like Buggy, a little unhelpful voice chimes in.]
You must have left quite an impression on him to leave you that hat. He always loved it.
[He does deserve it, really. He wouldn't ever say otherwise after he's screwed Luffy over at every turn. But he doesn't have it in his mind at the moment. For better or worse, Luffy and his crew are familiar bits of home and Buggy maybe needs that right now as he learns to navigate this new scenario.
Doesn't mean he won't screw them over later, but right now? He can be friendly, himself.
Even if talking about Shanks has his mood darkening, even if he brought it up.]
Yeah. He is. [He can't argue that. He's cool and charming and everyone loves him so easily. Not like Buggy, a little unhelpful voice chimes in.]
You must have left quite an impression on him to leave you that hat. He always loved it.
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