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Robin~chan! Thank-you for the necklace! Just got it in the mail finally! <3

But I really have to ask. Crocodile wrapping paper? Why? Isn't that a little... strange? Cute though:

And I have no idea what to do with the erasers. Even if they're cute too:

~~If you're trying to send a message, it's unecessary. I got it. Jeez.~~

Also between this and Father's Day it got me wondering. There's thousands of types of wrapping paper with some strange, sometimes cute designs. Anyone have a favorite? Do you guys just use whatever's cheap/handy or get something personal for the person it's for, or personal coming from you?

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Is that so? I could never get into the other side of it. With a few exceptions that do not strictly count.

I have known children who are tolerable or amusing in spite of less appealing qualities, to be fair.

I'm going to regret this but I'm curious~ Which exceptions would these be?

Mn. But there's no garuntees they would be like that.

While hair-pulling is often used as an expression of dominance over a submissive partner, especially a masochistic one, some people simply enjoy it because it feels good to them - myself being one of them. Pain and dominance have nothing to do with it. And I have occasionally ended up with scratches on my back so deep that they bleed, but that is because I have third degree burn scar tissue over 70% of it and I cannot feel sensation there unless someone gouges into my flesh, and even then it doesn't actually hurt.

No, there are not. It all accounts to raising and genealogy, but no one can say for sure which percentage of either accounts for behavior.

I really shouldn't have asked.... Although the latter part is kind of interesting. I always wondered how you wound up with the World Government's symbol on your back. It doesn't seem like something someone would do to themselves but if it was the WG I'd think they'd resort to a simple tattoo.

Even genetically... I don't know. I mean I don't really know much about my family and I guess they'd probably be physically strong but the rest...

It was the result of a barrage of explosive gunfire aimed at my back during one of my earliest assignments. The pattern is purely coincidence; it's the one thing that used to make me believe in destiny.

If it means anything, I don't put much stock in genetics as an influence on behavior.

Interesting. But not anymore?

I don't know if it's good or not. I mean... hm. I think... Jyabura having kids; they'd be a handful but maybe kind of sweet, like him? But me... And as far as raising them... I have no idea. I don't exactly instill respect in kids. Clearly. But Jyabura kind of does and I could have backup plans and I really don't know.

Now it makes me believe in irony.

This is vexing. Normally I'm able to be of some help with the problems of other people.

Ah. I don't know. It seems kind of... strangely likely that you'd wind up with Straw-Hat. Maybe just because I didn't know you before. But you do seem to fit in a strangely destined kind of way.

Ah it's ... I'm sorry. I shouldn't have even brought it up. It's just on my mind and you're one of the few people I talk about serious things with.

Hmm. I know. That doesn't explain the scars away, but I understand the feeling.

No, don't apologize for bringing it up. I understand that it helps most people to talk to someone about things, and I'm willing to help in that regard. Only it would be nice if there were something I could say.

When did you get the scars? And how long were you in the government afterwards? Oh and isn't Luffy going to take over the world or something?

You've been helpful so far. Most girls just need to talk themselves through an idea before they figure it out.

I was thirteen; fifteen years; yes, in a sense. Why do you ask?

You have my permission to use me as a sounding board, in that case. Occasionally your externalized internal monologues amuse me.

Then it doesn't make it any less destiny. What would make it REALLY creepy is if the scars healed/replaced with Luffy's symbol if he succeed in overthrowing the World Government.

Awesome. I mentioned this before but I'm really doubting how responsible I am. I mean between you and others I keep sort of pissing people off and a lot of times it's not as accidental as I'd like to pretend. And a lot of it IS accidental which is worse. So they could just be like... tools against us. And it's not like I don't make enemies.

Are you telling me that I am symbolic?

To be fair, most people irritate me. But I see your point. I think that it takes a certain sort of person to understand you, that sort of person being either incredibly patient or very similar to you. On the bright side, if your hypothetical children end up being like their parents, there shouldn't be much of a problem.

More like you're striking me as a critical cog in the outcome.

Oh. Thanks ^_^ But uh... hmn. I was kind of more worried they'd be like me and wind up pissing people off. I've already had to pay ransom/protection money once tonight and if they're well... me that would probably happen a lot.

Ah. May I be symbolic anyway? I think I like the sound of it.

True, but all children are annoying. And they would grow up to be strong.

Fine by me~

Oh. Yeah... that's a good point I guess. Hm.

Hey how good are you at investigating?

I was the World Government's most prized black ops agent. I'd say I'm passable.

Mn.

I need a little ah... backup. Here. Obviously I don't trust the vixen. I can get the money and I'll pay it but I really want to make sure she stays away. Jyabura can take care of himself but the last thing I want is another wolf hunter after Toboe.

I'll take care of it.

Wait.

No I won't.

I'll find what I can and let you know. In the meantime, if it becomes an immediate issue, remember: she attacked first.

........

While I'm not adverse to killing her, I just want to make sure she stays away. ~~Although I did promise to tell you about anyone threatening me but...~~

There's little I can do to ensure that she stays away besides encouraging you to strike her down if she attacks, or to take the initiative on the grounds that she threatened your crew. I know that the mutt can handle a little girl with a gun, at least, and that he would protect Toboe. Still, I'll try to check her background to see if there's anything you can use against her.

I can't. She's got me on a strangle-hold. She knows about my past from newspapers in my world and wanted posters -- in my world I went through a dozen. I'd do favors for governments, get them removed and then they'd betray me and put up a new one for political reasons. Tch. And she knows a little about Lupin.

All I know is... Lucci, if she was just a little girl with a gun like me I wouldn't mention it. I've taught little girls with guns but she's not one of mine. And she goes after bounties and succeeds where I wouldn't... I'm not going on the offensive with her with 3 wolves on this crew when she's got such a vendetta. And she's not from my world but... I was hoping maybe you recognized her from around here.

...I don't. I can try, but I make no promises.

Did a wolf eat her grandmother?

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