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...Hey, this the fancy Blue-Rose establishment?

- @masked-spade // I did procrastinate sending this ask... My bad.

[Rell wipes her eyes and pulls the door wider for him with a nod and a shaky smile.]

Deuce, right? You've got the right place, but I wouldn't call it fancy. I'm Rell. It's good to finally out a face to the name.

@portgas-official is right inside, and uh— don't mind the tears. It's— kind of been a night.

[ Ace turns from where he was previously scowling at his snail, big grin on his face ]

Deucey, baby! I missed seein you in the flesh…c’mere!!

Hey! Been a while. Wow, you look...different? Good different. Not bad, just different.

You'd better hug him before he tackles you.

What can I get you two to drink? :)

Wouldn't be the first time.

Hm, how's a pisco sour?

One Pisco Sour, on the way!

... oh, I have to show you two the glass I got as a gift recently.

[Rell returns to behind the bar, hums thoughtfully, and lets out a triumphant little 'ah-ha!' As they turn around with This.]

{Snrrkt}.

Oh man, that's great. Funniest shit I've seen in a while, actually.

You know, when me and Ace were going around getting our bounties up, he'd light his middle finger on fire any time we came across Marines.

PFFT.

That's the most Ace thing I've ever heard, I think. My older brother used to tell stories of him doing that exact same thing.

There you are! One Pisco Sour.

@portgas-official

[ Ace is one again pulled back into the moment. He had been glaring down at his snail, typing angrily. It takes him a second to fix his face in to a less openly upset expression. ]

Uh- sorry, whats..uh..

We’re talking about me..?

[Rell misses nothing, keen eyes raking over the tension in his posture, then the snail in his hand.]

... a little. About how you'd flip off marines and light the bird on fire. And I was showing off my new glass. Thought you'd get a kick out of it.

[Their expression softens.]

You okay? Am I breaking out Slugger?

Ehh..not yet. I won’t get into it…

[ he clears his throat and looks to Deuce @masked-spade ]

Hey m’sure you’ve collected some pretty good stories out there, right..? I’m interested…

Oh, yeah, 'course.

Uh, after you and Pops died, I actually went further into journaling than what I could do back on the ship.

My stuff never got too famous, but a few of my things got attention. Enough attention for Big News Morgans to invite me to join him, apparently... That was interesting, to say the least. Still considering the offer.

But I know the Big News company will spread false information if it means more sales... It'd probably pay at least a decent amount, though. So as much as I'm not a fan of writing fake bullshit, it could make due.

Uh, what about you? I'm sure you have a lot to share. There's always something interesting going on in your life, after all.

Uh…Well, my biological father came back from the dead, and I think I patched things up with him. Not perfect but good…

Being part of the RA has been great. I missed Sabo so much and he’s so cool and SO fucking funny, I feel really lucky to be with him and the other revs. Like a…home away from home, y’know?

but..nothing all that interesting has happened to me besides the wedding..

#// Had to recount if Ace has ever mentioned Sabo to Deuce in the Anime #// Or manga.#// But I could be forgetting.#// Or Ace's Story.#// Pretty sure he never does?#// Oh well.#🌊.ㅤdiscussion #🌊.ㅤflame

Whoa—no shit?! You mean...Damn. I'm...glad you two patched things up the best you two could. That must be a little refreshing, huh?

Sabo...Sabosabosabo...Where've I heard that before... Isn't that the Revolutionary Chief of Staff? You know that guy?

Yeah, you mentioned the wedding. How was it?

...Hey, this the fancy Blue-Rose establishment?

- @masked-spade // I did procrastinate sending this ask... My bad.

[Rell wipes her eyes and pulls the door wider for him with a nod and a shaky smile.]

Deuce, right? You've got the right place, but I wouldn't call it fancy. I'm Rell. It's good to finally out a face to the name.

@portgas-official is right inside, and uh— don't mind the tears. It's— kind of been a night.

[ Ace turns from where he was previously scowling at his snail, big grin on his face ]

Deucey, baby! I missed seein you in the flesh…c’mere!!

Hey! Been a while. Wow, you look...different? Good different. Not bad, just different.

You'd better hug him before he tackles you.

What can I get you two to drink? :)

Wouldn't be the first time.

Hm, how's a pisco sour?

One Pisco Sour, on the way!

... oh, I have to show you two the glass I got as a gift recently.

[Rell returns to behind the bar, hums thoughtfully, and lets out a triumphant little 'ah-ha!' As they turn around with This.]

{Snrrkt}.

Oh man, that's great. Funniest shit I've seen in a while, actually.

You know, when me and Ace were going around getting our bounties up, he'd light his middle finger on fire any time we came across Marines.

PFFT.

That's the most Ace thing I've ever heard, I think. My older brother used to tell stories of him doing that exact same thing.

There you are! One Pisco Sour.

@portgas-official

[ Ace is one again pulled back into the moment. He had been glaring down at his snail, typing angrily. It takes him a second to fix his face in to a less openly upset expression. ]

Uh- sorry, whats..uh..

We’re talking about me..?

[Rell misses nothing, keen eyes raking over the tension in his posture, then the snail in his hand.]

... a little. About how you'd flip off marines and light the bird on fire. And I was showing off my new glass. Thought you'd get a kick out of it.

[Their expression softens.]

You okay? Am I breaking out Slugger?

Ehh..not yet. I won’t get into it…

[ he clears his throat and looks to Deuce @masked-spade ]

Hey m’sure you’ve collected some pretty good stories out there, right..? I’m interested…

#// We got Sir Yapper over here #// Almost typoed “my” as “mu” and thought: “Woah #// Deuce...what truly lies under that mask #// lol #🌊.ㅤdiscussion #🌊.ㅤflame

Oh, yeah, 'course.

Uh, after you and Pops died, I actually went further into journaling than what I could do back on the ship.

My stuff never got too famous, but a few of my things got attention. Enough attention for Big News Morgans to invite me to join him, apparently... That was interesting, to say the least. Still considering the offer.

But I know the Big News company will spread false information if it means more sales... It'd probably pay at least a decent amount, though. So as much as I'm not a fan of writing fake bullshit, it could make due.

Uh, what about you? I'm sure you have a lot to share. There's always something interesting going on in your life, after all.

...Hey, this the fancy Blue-Rose establishment?

- @masked-spade // I did procrastinate sending this ask... My bad.

[Rell wipes her eyes and pulls the door wider for him with a nod and a shaky smile.]

Deuce, right? You've got the right place, but I wouldn't call it fancy. I'm Rell. It's good to finally out a face to the name.

@portgas-official is right inside, and uh— don't mind the tears. It's— kind of been a night.

[ Ace turns from where he was previously scowling at his snail, big grin on his face ]

Deucey, baby! I missed seein you in the flesh…c’mere!!

Hey! Been a while. Wow, you look...different? Good different. Not bad, just different.

Flaterry will get you everywhere..

You look great. You cool with a hug, or..?

Fine by me. You owe me one anyways, you know. Hearing you died scared the hell out of me, asshole.

[ Ace shakes his head and laughs. ]

Oh whatever…

[ He stands up from his seat and brings Deuce in for a tight hug that is perhaps a little too warm to withstand for very long. ]

missed ya….

{Deuce's arms wrap around Ace in response, holding on until he felt Ace's own grip loosen}.

Missed you too... Let's not get too sappy, I'll start bawling like a baby.

{Deuce let out a dry laugh, though there was still emotion seeping through the cracks. He missed his captain a lot}.

I’ve already been a shoulder to cry on once tonight…but if you start cryin i’m done for.

Sit down and tell the world’s best bartender whatever drink is calling to you.

#// Owch #// The world is cruel to us sneezers and eaters...#🌊.ㅤdiscussion #🌊.ㅤflame

I've gotten a bit better at emotional regulation, actually! I can hold myself back from a few tears...

...Hey, this the fancy Blue-Rose establishment?

- @masked-spade // I did procrastinate sending this ask... My bad.

[Rell wipes her eyes and pulls the door wider for him with a nod and a shaky smile.]

Deuce, right? You've got the right place, but I wouldn't call it fancy. I'm Rell. It's good to finally out a face to the name.

@portgas-official is right inside, and uh— don't mind the tears. It's— kind of been a night.

[ Ace turns from where he was previously scowling at his snail, big grin on his face ]

Deucey, baby! I missed seein you in the flesh…c’mere!!

Hey! Been a while. Wow, you look...different? Good different. Not bad, just different.

You'd better hug him before he tackles you.

What can I get you two to drink? :)

Wouldn't be the first time.

Hm, how's a pisco sour?

One Pisco Sour, on the way!

... oh, I have to show you two the glass I got as a gift recently.

[Rell returns to behind the bar, hums thoughtfully, and lets out a triumphant little 'ah-ha!' As they turn around with This.]

#🌊.ㅤdiscussion #🌊.ㅤbartender

{Snrrkt}.

Oh man, that's great. Funniest shit I've seen in a while, actually.

You know, when me and Ace were going around getting our bounties up, he'd light his middle finger on fire any time we came across Marines.

...Hey, this the fancy Blue-Rose establishment?

- @masked-spade // I did procrastinate sending this ask... My bad.

[Rell wipes her eyes and pulls the door wider for him with a nod and a shaky smile.]

Deuce, right? You've got the right place, but I wouldn't call it fancy. I'm Rell. It's good to finally out a face to the name.

@portgas-official is right inside, and uh— don't mind the tears. It's— kind of been a night.

[ Ace turns from where he was previously scowling at his snail, big grin on his face ]

Deucey, baby! I missed seein you in the flesh…c’mere!!

Hey! Been a while. Wow, you look...different? Good different. Not bad, just different.

Flaterry will get you everywhere..

You look great. You cool with a hug, or..?

Fine by me. You owe me one anyways, you know. Hearing you died scared the hell out of me, asshole.

[ Ace shakes his head and laughs. ]

Oh whatever…

[ He stands up from his seat and brings Deuce in for a tight hug that is perhaps a little too warm to withstand for very long. ]

missed ya….

#🌊.ㅤdiscussion #🌊.ㅤflame #// I would've responded faster but I got hit by a wave of sneezes?#// And then I bit my tongue which was great. Ow.#// Oh well.

{Deuce's arms wrap around Ace in response, holding on until he felt Ace's own grip loosen}.

Missed you too... Let's not get too sappy, I'll start bawling like a baby.

{Deuce let out a dry laugh, though there was still emotion seeping through the cracks. He missed his captain a lot}.

...Hey, this the fancy Blue-Rose establishment?

- @masked-spade // I did procrastinate sending this ask... My bad.

[Rell wipes her eyes and pulls the door wider for him with a nod and a shaky smile.]

Deuce, right? You've got the right place, but I wouldn't call it fancy. I'm Rell. It's good to finally out a face to the name.

@portgas-official is right inside, and uh— don't mind the tears. It's— kind of been a night.

[ Ace turns from where he was previously scowling at his snail, big grin on his face ]

Deucey, baby! I missed seein you in the flesh…c’mere!!

Hey! Been a while. Wow, you look...different? Good different. Not bad, just different.

Flaterry will get you everywhere..

You look great. You cool with a hug, or..?

#🌊.ㅤdiscussion #🌊.ㅤflame #// Said with affection I prommy

Fine by me. You owe me one anyways, you know. Hearing you died scared the hell out of me, asshole.

...Hey, this the fancy Blue-Rose establishment?

- @masked-spade // I did procrastinate sending this ask... My bad.

[Rell wipes her eyes and pulls the door wider for him with a nod and a shaky smile.]

Deuce, right? You've got the right place, but I wouldn't call it fancy. I'm Rell. It's good to finally out a face to the name.

@portgas-official is right inside, and uh— don't mind the tears. It's— kind of been a night.

[ Ace turns from where he was previously scowling at his snail, big grin on his face ]

Deucey, baby! I missed seein you in the flesh…c’mere!!

Hey! Been a while. Wow, you look...different? Good different. Not bad, just different.

You'd better hug him before he tackles you.

What can I get you two to drink? :)

#🌊.ㅤdiscussion #🌊.ㅤbartender

Wouldn't be the first time.

Hm, how's a pisco sour?

...Hey, this the fancy Blue-Rose establishment?

- @masked-spade // I did procrastinate sending this ask... My bad.

[Rell wipes her eyes and pulls the door wider for him with a nod and a shaky smile.]

Deuce, right? You've got the right place, but I wouldn't call it fancy. I'm Rell. It's good to finally out a face to the name.

@portgas-official is right inside, and uh— don't mind the tears. It's— kind of been a night.

[ Ace turns from where he was previously scowling at his snail, big grin on his face ]

Deucey, baby! I missed seein you in the flesh…c’mere!!

Hey! Been a while. Wow, you look...different? Good different. Not bad, just different.

#🌊.ㅤdiscussion #🌊.ㅤflame

...Hey, this the fancy Blue-Rose establishment?

- @masked-spade // I did procrastinate sending this ask... My bad.

[Rell wipes her eyes and pulls the door wider for him with a nod and a shaky smile.]

Deuce, right? You've got the right place, but I wouldn't call it fancy. I'm Rell. It's good to finally out a face to the name.

@portgas-official is right inside, and uh— don't mind the tears. It's— kind of been a night.

#🌊.ㅤdiscussion #🌊.ㅤbartender #// “Don't mind the tears” oh don't worry Deuce is also a crybaby

Yeah? Looks pretty fancy to me. Nice to meet you, Rell.

hey im a doctor if you ever need like . antidepressants . or anxiety meds .

you seem like you need them

...You're five, there's no way you're a licensed doctor at five years old.

Uh, besides, I know a few things myself. I'm fine, really. I've been doing fine without any medications of any kind, so...Don't worry about me.

rheas-clinic

im not licensed, but ive been practicing for 8 years

and ok. but if i see you getting worse you are getting a mandatory checkup.

i dont wanna see my big brother’s friend sad

There is no way you're an eight year old, for one.

For two, I can give myself a check-up, I have medical knowledge as well. Even though a five year old probably could know better than me, I can handle myself...

rheas-clinic

ughghghh i dont wanna explain this again…….

yes, i am physically and mentally 5. however, as i am an angel, i do not age past a randomized set limit. it just so happened that for me, the limit was 5 .

chronologically, i am 15 years old .

...Oh. All right, strange, I'm not going to question it. That is interesting, I suppose...

#🌊.ㅤdiscussion #🌊.ㅤangel

hey im a doctor if you ever need like . antidepressants . or anxiety meds .

you seem like you need them

...You're five, there's no way you're a licensed doctor at five years old.

Uh, besides, I know a few things myself. I'm fine, really. I've been doing fine without any medications of any kind, so...Don't worry about me.

rheas-clinic

im not licensed, but ive been practicing for 8 years

and ok. but if i see you getting worse you are getting a mandatory checkup.

i dont wanna see my big brother’s friend sad